COACH JOHN ANTULOV
"I've really seen Ryder grow over the last four or five years, he's someone I've worked extensively with as a youth soccer player. I've seen his growth with KUFC and working with Darren Sarll (KUFC Technical Director) over the last six months I've really seen his game improve and I've been impressed with his growth. Sarll and Pasqualino Cuzzetto (KUFC Director of Male Programming) have done an outstanding job helping Ryder's game over the last six to eight months."
"Absolutely it's great to sign a local recruit like Ryder. We have seen Ryder start to step up in his attacking, his quickness and his confidence to take players on and that's just a testament to the work that he has been doing with KUFC."
RYDER EMSLIE
"I knew TRU and the WolfPack was where I wanted to go as soon as John talked to me about playing here. I've been coached by him for a number of years, so he knows me well as a player and a person, which made choosing to join the WolfPack an easy decision. After training with TRU and seeing the hard work and dedication of the team, I'm excited to be part of it, continue working hard and contribute to the program as much as I can."
"I've really enjoyed my soccer journey. I grew up playing locally here in Kamloops before I spent a few years with TOFC. Coming back to play for KUFC was one of the best decisions I've made. The club has been so supportive and really helped me reach my goals. I've been lucky to have support from people like Lyle Dos Santos, who has done so much to create opportunities for players here, and Darren Sarll, whose coaching and guidance has really helped me grow as a player. I'm excited to keep improving as a player and a person with TRU and the WolfPack."
"Being from Kamloops, playing for the WolfPack has always been a goal for me. I grew up coming to games regularly, and watching TRU win nationals in 2022 was a really cool experience. Seeing that group of players from Kamloops compete at that level really inspired me and made me want to be a part of that group of Kamloops guys playing for the WolfPack. The soccer community here has given me so much support over the years, and I want to give back in any way I can."
Ryder Emslie
POSITION: Midfielder
CLUB TEAM: Kamloops United Football Club
HIGH SCHOOL: South Kamloops Secondary School
HOME TOWN: Kamloops, BC
