Ryan Richter - Interim Head Coach

Ryan Richter, a Philadelphia native, former Union draft pick, and longtime member of the organization, most recently served as head coach of Philadelphia Union II, a position he assumed in January 2025. In his first season at the helm of Union II, Richter led the squad to 58 points, tying for the most in the east. Prior to that, he spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Union’s first team from 2022-24, contributing to one of the most successful periods in club history, including an appearance in the 2022 MLS Cup Final.

He began his coaching career with the Union Academy in 2018, holding roles across multiple age groups and serving as Director of the Junior Academy. At the youth level, he led the U-15 team to the inaugural MLS NEXT Cup Final.

As a player, Richter was selected fifth overall by the Union in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft following a standout collegiate career at La Salle University. He went on to play professionally for seven years, including stints with Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and in the North American Soccer League, where he earned All-Decade Best XI honors.