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Ralph Priso

Ralph Priso

Canadian soccer player

Ralph-William Johnson Priso-Mbongue (born August 2, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

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Early career

He began playing soccer at the age of four with Clairlea-Westview SC,[1] before moving to the North Toronto Nitros when he was eleven.[2] In 2016, he was invited to Adidas's Elite Soccer Program.[3] He tried out for the Toronto FC Academy at ages 11, 12, and 13, failing to make the program,[4] before finally being accepted in 2017, at age 14.[5]

Club career

Early career

In 2018, he played with Toronto FC III in the semi-professional League1 Ontario, making six appearances. He scored his first goal against Darby FC on July 17, 2018.[6] On March 5, 2019, he signed his first professional contract, joining Toronto FC II in USL League One.[7] His debut professional appearance came when he started against the Richmond Kickers on August 17, 2019.[8]

Toronto FC

On October 14, 2020, he signed with first team Toronto FC, becoming the 25th player to sign as a Homegrown Player from the TFC Academy.[9] He made his debut on October 24, coming on as a substitute for Nick DeLeon against the Philadelphia Union.[10] He was loaned to the second team for some matches in 2021.[11] On July 21, 2021, he scored his first goal for Toronto FC in a 1-1 draw against the New York Red Bulls.[12] On August 19, Toronto FC announced Priso would undergo season-ending ankle surgery after suffering an injury on August 14 against the New England Revolution.[13]

Colorado Rapids

In July 2022, Priso was traded from Toronto FC to fellow MLS club Colorado Rapids for Mark-Anthony Kaye. Colorado would also receive $1.025 million in General Allocation Money, and an international roster slot in the trade.[14][15] He made his debut on July 17, against the LA Galaxy.[16]

Vancouver Whitecaps

In March 2024, Priso was traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for 1st and 3rd round MLS SuperDraft picks and up to $150,000 in General Allocation Money.[17][18] He made his debut for the club on April 6 against his former club, Toronto FC.[19]

International career

In 2016, at age 13, he made his debut in the Canadian youth program at an identification camp with coach Ante Jazic.[1] He represented Canada at the 2017 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship, serving as team captain.[3] He played for the Canadian U17 team at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship[20] and the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[21] He was called to the Canada national team camp for January 2021.[22]

Personal life

Priso is of Cameroonian descent through his parents.[23][24] He is the older brother of fellow professional soccer player Hugo Mbongue.[25]

Career statistics

As of match played April 27, 2024[26]
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  1. Includes appearance in 2020 Canadian Championship final (played in 2022)

Honours

Toronto FC

References

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    Canton, Tom (January 27, 2021). "Exclusive interview: Toronto FC starlet Ralph Priso opens up about developing during the rise of North American soccer". 101 Great Goals.
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    Fourneau, Lina (April 4, 2018). "Ralph Priso Mbongue, le nouvel espoir franco-torontois du foot" [Ralph Priso Mbongue, the new Franco-Torontonian football hope]. L'Express.
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    Guillemette, Raphaël (October 17, 2020). "Un Franco-Torontois signe un premier contrat professionnel avec le Toronto FC" [Franco-Torontonian signs first professional contract with Toronto FC]. Ici Radio-Canada Télé (in French).
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    Bogert, Tom (October 14, 2020). "Toronto FC sign Canada youth international Ralph Priso to Homegrown deal". Major League Soccer.
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    Walker, Laura (July 20, 2018). "Second-Half Abdi Double Gets TFC III 5-2 Win Away At Darby". League1 Ontario.
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    "Toronto FC II signs Luke Singh and Ralph Priso". Toronto FC. March 5, 2019.
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    "Toronto FC Sign Ralph Priso". Toronto FC. October 14, 2020.
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  11. [11]
    "Toronto FC loan three players to Toronto FC II". Toronto FC. June 9, 2021.
  12. [12]
    Davidson, Neil (July 21, 2021). "Teenage substitute Priso scores to give TFC tie with Red Bulls". TSN.
  13. [13]
    Signh, Michael (August 19, 2021). "Ralph Priso will undergo surgery; expected to miss remainder of season".
  14. [14]
    "Colorado Rapids Acquire Midfielder Ralph Priso from Toronto FC in Exchange for Mark-Anthony Kaye". Colorado Rapids. July 8, 2022.
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    "Ralph Priso primed to make an impact as young addition to Rapids squad". Colorado Rapids. July 8, 2022.
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    Fleming, Richard (August 30, 2022). "Growing into the Game: Ralph Priso positioned to become influential asset to Rapids' play". Colorado Rapids.
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    "Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian midfielder Ralph Priso from Colorado Rapids". The Province. March 12, 2024.
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    "Whitecaps FC acquire Canadian midfielder Ralph Priso from Colorado Rapids". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 11, 2024.
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    Vallejo, Felipe (April 6, 2024). "'Caps move into first in the West!". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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    Singh, Michael (October 14, 2020). "Toronto FC sign Homegrown midfielder Ralph Priso to a first-team contract". Waking The Red.
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    Davidson, Neil (December 23, 2020). "TFC's Ayo Akinola accepts invite to Canadian national team camp". CBC.
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    Singh, Michael (April 7, 2021). "Exclusive | Out of the shadows and into the spotlight: The emergence of Ralph Priso". Waking The Red.
  24. [24]
    Ralph Priso at the Canadian Soccer Association
  25. [25]
    Latulippe, Anaïs (October 27, 2020). "De Viamonde au Toronto FC!" [From Viamonde to Toronto FC!]. Franchement Famille (in French).
  26. [26]
    Ralph Priso at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  27. [27]
    "2018 Statistics". League 1 Ontario. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  28. [28]
    "At last, Toronto FC capture 2020 Canadian Championship over Forge FC". Major League Soccer. June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
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