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Plays well in return from injury Ruan took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made two clearances and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Ruan returned from a minor thigh injury and was only in the XI Saturday because Andy Najar (undisclosed) was a late scratch in the warmups, but he was solid on both sides of the ball from right wing-back against Cincinnati.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Ruan (thigh) is no longer listed in D.C.'s injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Ruan missed last weekend's loss to Charlotte FC with a thigh injury, but he could be available to return to the squad against Cincinnati. Even if fit, he is likely to be the backup option to Andy Najar on the right wing.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with thigh injury Ruan (thigh) will face a fitness test in order to be available for Saturday's clash against Charlotte FC, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Ruan has started seven of his side's last eight matches in all competitions since Andy Najar went down with a hamstring injury in early March. But Ruan was subbed out at halftime of the U.S. Open Cup win over Richmond on Wednesday and is now questionable to be able to feature against Charlotte this weekend.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist against former team Ruan assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Ruan provided the through ball that Taxiarchis Fountas used to score his and D.C. United's first goal. That was Ruan's measure of revenge for Orlando City SC trading him back in December.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances off bench Ruan registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Ruan produced off the bench Saturday, as he created four chances in just 28 minutes of action. He also took one off-target shot whipped in four crosses with a season high two accurate crosses.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates first assist Ruan assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against New England Revolution.

Impact Ruan created the assist for United's only goal of the game on Saturday. The Brazilian defender has made three appearances (all starts). This was his first assist and he is yet to contribute to a clean sheet.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in club debut Ruan took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City. He also made a clearance and won two of five tackles in the match.

Impact Ruan made his first appearance for D.C. against his former club in Orlando on Saturday. He seems to be the backup option behind Andy Najar (undisclosed) at right-back to begin the campaign.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to D.C. Ruan was traded to D.C. United for the second overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, Orlando announced.

Impact Ruan joins D.C. United who are looking to bounce back after a disastrous 2022. The right-back is one of the best in MLS producing four goals and 12 assists across four seasons with Orlando. Ruan will be the immediate starter at right-back in 2023 and likely will be a key part of a new-look D.C. defense.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DC United acquire Ruan from Orlando City for No. 2 MLS SuperDraft pick | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - DC receive: Ruan - ORL receive: No. 2 overall pick in 2023 MLS SuperDraft D.C. United have acquired Brazili...

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Maintains starting role this season Ruan tallied two goals, an assist and three clean sheets in 32 MLS appearances (30 starts) this campaign.

Impact Ruan remains the undisputed starter at right-back for Orlando, and the 27-year-old has wracked up four goals and 12 assists across his four seasons in the league.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses; costly hand ball Ruan had four crosses (one accurate) and one tackle (one won) during Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Inter Miami.

Impact Ruan came onto the pitch in this match as a half time substitute for Kyle Smith. He was called for a hand ball inside the area just five minutes later, which led directly to Miami's third goal of the evening from the penalty spot. He's usually a regular starter in Orlando, so his absence from the XI was a bit peculiar and something to monitor in the season finale.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three chances created in win Ruan created three chances and won a tackle during Saturday's 1-0 win over Miami.

Impact Ruan had a strong performance creating several opportunities and keeping Orlando a contender during the match. With 17 starts in 17 appearances, the defender has proven he can do many things on the field regardless of defending and will likely be a main piece of Orlando's starting XI.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Ruan scored once on one shot on goal during Sunday's two-all draw with Austin.

Impact Ruan scored his second goal of the season during Sunday's two-all draw. The defender isn't a major offensive threat generally, but already has two goals in his first 12 appearances. Ruan is looking set for the best offensive return of his career from right-back, as he looks to match a career best of two goals and four assists from 2021. Next up is a Saturday clash with Dallas.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, assist against Charlotte Ruan scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Ruan defended well on Saturday, but his headline contribution was in going forward where he scored his first goal of the season and then set up another just before halftime for Facundo Torres. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against CF Montreal, which have scored 16 goals in nine MLS matches, but have also conceded 18.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses Saturday Ruan provided the secondary assist and sent in three crosses during Saturday's 1-0 win over LA Galaxy.

Impact Ruan earned his first helper of the season, a secondary assist on the games only goal. The defender has been one of the few creative sparks on the Orlando team and has had at least three crosses in all four of the first MLS games to open the season. The defender will hope to keep finding offensive volume against Portland next time out.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Orlando Ruan has signed a two-year extension with Orlando City with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Ruan posted two goals and four assists in 25 appearances (22 starts) for Orlando at right back last season, and the 26-year-old has now signed on with the club through 2023 at least.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in playoff loss Ruan completed 27 passes in last week's 3-1 Round One defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Ruan wasn't very effective as his side got knocked out of the playoffs by Nashville, but he had his best MLS season overall with two goals and four assists in 25 appearances (22 starts). The 26-year-old has locked down Orlando's right back spot heading into 2022.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Ruan assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Ruan was virtually nonexistent in Sunday's game until he set up Daryl Dike's late goal that clinched the win over Montreal, and playoff qualification for Orlando. It was his fourth assist of the season, and he will be looking for more in the playoffs against Nashville SC, which are the third seed in the Eastern Conference.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in draw Ruan provided one assist, took one shot on target, created two chances, delivered four crosses, made one interception and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Montreal FC.

Impact Ruan had a great offensive outing Wednesday as he provided one assist to open the scoring in the first half. This was the fullback's second assist in his last two appearances, along with producing two shots, six chances created and nine crosses. He will look for another strong performance Sunday versus New England Revolution.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Ruan provided one assist on four chances created, sending in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Ruan provided the games only assist, putting together a solid performance on both sides of the ball. The right-back loves to get forward and whenever he has the chance he will try and join the attack giving him solid fantasy upside. Next up for Ruan is a midweek clash with Montreal.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Philadelphia Ruan scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against the Union.

Impact Ruan scored a header on Sunday, so he has two goals in his last two games after previously going almost three years in MLS without a single one. But he needs to be more effective defensively as well, and next weekend won't be any easier against Eastern Conference leaders New England.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Montreal Ruan scored a goal and created a chance in Wednesday's 4-2 defeat against CF Montreal. He also made four clearances in the match.

Impact Ruan scored the equalizer on Wednesday, briefly getting his side back in the game before the wheels came off at in the final 20 minutes. He will not be happy with conceding four goals but the two reds cards his side suffered are mitigating factors, and he will try to bounce back Sunday against the Union, which have scored 28 goals in 23 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Columbus Ruan assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in one accurate cross and made one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

Impact Ruan assisted Silvester van der Water in the 29th for their second goal in the match. That was his first assist in the season, as the right-back started for the third straight game. He will now look to get the nod again at Atlanta on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Sunday Ruan (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against NYC FC.

Impact Ruan has been training for about a week and he's in his first squad Sunday since May 8 when he injured his calf. He's expected to retake his role at right-back once completely healthy, but Kyle Smith has been there the last two months.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy but building fitness Ruan (calf) is healthy but needs to build up his fitness before playing, according to manager Oscar Pareja via Julia Poe of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Ruan hasn't played since the fourth match of the season and his return is still unclear, even with this news.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE