Resende Overview

Rangers are facing an uphill battle to retain the services of their South African star as interest from the English Premier League continues to intensify. The young defender has become a vital component of the Gers backline, but his rapid rise since arriving from Major League Soccer has not gone unnoticed by top-tier scouts across the border.

Ryan Richter tells GOAL how exhaustive preparation, belief in Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre, and stunning comebacks fueled the Union's eight straight MLS wins.

GOAL sat down with the Philadelphia Union defender to discuss his passions, his time with the USMNT and, yes, his tendency to score on set pieces.

The Philadelphia Union teenager's movement and pressing show why his USMNT breakthrough is about more than one spectacular goal. The challenge is balancing freedom with restraint.