Ryan Guy
A speedy winger who became a foundational figure for Guam's national team, propelling its rise in international soccer.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Soccer player·Birthday: September 5·Millennials
Biography
Ryan Guy's story intertwines with the remarkable ascent of Guam's national soccer team. Born in the US territory, the pacy winger and forward pursued a solid club career, most notably with the New England Revolution in MLS and St Patrick's Athletic in Ireland. But his true legacy was written in the blue and red of Guam. As one of the team's first fully professional players, he brought experience and quality to a squad in its infancy. Guy was instrumental during a transformative period for the Matao, contributing crucial goals and leadership as the team climbed the FIFA rankings from among the world's absolute lowest. His 33 caps and 4 goals represent the hard yards of a pioneer, helping to build a competitive culture for future generations of Guamanian players.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ryan was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
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Ryan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned 33 caps and scored 4 goals for the Guam national team during its early development phase.
- Played in Major League Soccer for the New England Revolution from 2011 to 2013.
- Won the Football Association of Ireland Cup with St Patrick's Athletic in 2014.
- Helped Guam achieve its first-ever victory in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match in 2015.
Did You Know?
He played college soccer at the University of San Diego.
His brother, Shawn Guy, also played professionally and represented Guam.
He served as an assistant coach for the Guam national team after his playing career.
“Playing for Guam was about representing every kid on the island who ever kicked a ball.”
