Get To Know The Huskies: Ryan Sailor
October 09, 2019 | Men's Soccer
Ryan Sailor has made his mark along the Washington back line this season, including playing the full 90 in the Huskies' 1-0 win at California this year. He has appeared in six matches this season, making two starts.
Let's get to know Ryan!
1. Why did you choose Washington?
I chose to go to UW because it is a great school both athletically and academically. Also being from Denver, I wanted to go out of state for college to experience a new environment.
2. When did you start playing soccer?
I started playing soccer when I was 4.
3. What is your earliest or favorite soccer memory?
My earliest soccer memory is when I was 6 or 7 or so; I stole the ball from my own teammate when he was on a breakaway so I could score instead of him.
4. Who are your four favorite soccer players?
Well besides the best to ever do it, Peter Crouch, my 4 favorite players are Matthijs de Ligt, Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, and Frenkie de Jong.
5. What is your favorite professional soccer team? How did you become a supporter?
My favorite team is FC Barcelona. I started supporting them 2 or 3 years ago because of their history, the beautiful football they play, and Messi.
6. What sport would you play if you didn't play soccer?
Baseball or basketball
7. What is the best advice you have ever received?
Always stay humble and kind.
8. What is your favorite place to go around Seattle?
Dick's Drive-In
9. What is one random fact that people wouldn't know about you?
I am a Pokemon Master.
10. What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
11. What is your pet peeve?
When people chew/eat their food obnoxiously loud.
12. What is your favorite movie?
Groundhog Day (or anything Bill Murray)
13. What is your favorite quote?
"I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!"
-George H.W. Bush
14. What is your favorite show to binge watch?
Game of Thrones for sure.
15. If you could choose where UW would go on its next foreign tour, where would it be?
Barcelona, Spain
16. Would you rather go 30 days without your phone or never play soccer again?
30 days without my phone.
17. If you could only have three apps on your phone, which would you pick?
Spotify, Twitter, One Bite by Barstool Sports.
18. If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?
Teleportation
19. What are the top three things to still do on your bucket list?
Go skydiving, go to the Kentucky Derby, visit all 7 continents.
20. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose?
My dog
Let's get to know Ryan!
1. Why did you choose Washington?
I chose to go to UW because it is a great school both athletically and academically. Also being from Denver, I wanted to go out of state for college to experience a new environment.
2. When did you start playing soccer?
I started playing soccer when I was 4.
3. What is your earliest or favorite soccer memory?
My earliest soccer memory is when I was 6 or 7 or so; I stole the ball from my own teammate when he was on a breakaway so I could score instead of him.
4. Who are your four favorite soccer players?
Well besides the best to ever do it, Peter Crouch, my 4 favorite players are Matthijs de Ligt, Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, and Frenkie de Jong.
5. What is your favorite professional soccer team? How did you become a supporter?
My favorite team is FC Barcelona. I started supporting them 2 or 3 years ago because of their history, the beautiful football they play, and Messi.
6. What sport would you play if you didn't play soccer?
Baseball or basketball
7. What is the best advice you have ever received?
Always stay humble and kind.
8. What is your favorite place to go around Seattle?
Dick's Drive-In
9. What is one random fact that people wouldn't know about you?
I am a Pokemon Master.
10. What song would you sing at Karaoke night?
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
11. What is your pet peeve?
When people chew/eat their food obnoxiously loud.
12. What is your favorite movie?
Groundhog Day (or anything Bill Murray)
13. What is your favorite quote?
"I do not like broccoli. And I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I'm President of the United States and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!"
-George H.W. Bush
14. What is your favorite show to binge watch?
Game of Thrones for sure.
15. If you could choose where UW would go on its next foreign tour, where would it be?
Barcelona, Spain
16. Would you rather go 30 days without your phone or never play soccer again?
30 days without my phone.
17. If you could only have three apps on your phone, which would you pick?
Spotify, Twitter, One Bite by Barstool Sports.
18. If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?
Teleportation
19. What are the top three things to still do on your bucket list?
Go skydiving, go to the Kentucky Derby, visit all 7 continents.
20. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose?
My dog
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