Issa Rayyan (born August 24, 2000) is an American soccer player who plays for

Las Vegas Lights Las Vegas Lights FC is an American professional soccer team based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that plays in the USL Championship. The team made its debut in 2018 and plays its home games at Cashman Field. The team employs neon imagery in its crest a ...

in the

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Career

Rayyan appeared as an amateur player for

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side

Bethlehem Steel FC Philadelphia Union II is an American professional soccer team based in Chester, Pennsylvania competing in MLS Next Pro. Founded in 2015 as Bethlehem Steel FC, the team is the official affiliate of the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. ...

during their 2017 season. Rayyan committed to play

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at Duke University in 2018. On February 26, 2019, Rayyan left Duke after just one season to sign a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel. On March 16, 2021, Rayyan signed with USL Championship side

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. On December 16, 2021, Rayyan moved to USL Championship club

Colorado Springs Switchbacks Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC is a professional soccer team based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founded in 2014, the team is a member of the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. The franchise is owned by Martin E R ...

ahead of their 2022 season. Rayyan was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side

on January 25, 2023.

Personal life

Rayyan was born in the United States to Jordanian parents.

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* 2000 births Living people American men's soccer players American people of Jordanian descent Men's association football midfielders Philadelphia Union II players Duke Blue Devils men's soccer players Soccer players from Michigan Sportspeople from Dearborn, Michigan Sportspeople from Grand Rapids, Michigan USL Championship players Tacoma Defiance players Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC players Las Vegas Lights FC players {{US-footy-midfielder-stub