Position: LW / LB / CM
Club: Bishop McNamara High School & Bethesda MLS NEXT

DOB: 11 February 2008
Foot: Right
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 135 lbs
Availability: Fall 2026

Rickai comes out of Bishop McNamara High School, where he produced 9 goals and 4 assists in 14 matches — strong attacking output that reflects both efficiency in the final third and his ability to impact games across multiple phases. His development in both high school and MLS NEXT environments highlights his versatility and adaptability.

Rickai is a fluid, intelligent facilitator who keeps the ball moving and connects phases with control. He receives confidently under pressure, using body orientation and awareness to shield, turn past markers, and open the field. His first touch is deliberate — setting up progression into space or creating clean combination opportunities. He’s reliable linking play, progressing the ball, and operating between lines.

Disciplined and consistent in his defensive work rate. He tracks runners well, recovers into structure quickly, and engages opponents with timing rather than overcommitting. His awareness helps him read developing patterns and transition smoothly between defensive support and attacking involvement.

Rickai has a clean first touch, strong ball manipulation, and comfort receiving in tight areas. His dribbling is confident and efficient, especially when isolating fullbacks. He has a solid passing range capable of line-breaking passes, sharp combinations, and switches of play. From wide areas, he provides accurate service into the box.

At 5'6" and 135 lbs, he’s mobile, agile, and balanced in duels. He has enough quickness to create separation off the dribble and to recover defensively. He uses his body intelligently to protect the ball, maneuver through pressure, and cover ground effectively — traits that support his ability to play wide, central, or in wingback roles.

Rickai is a versatile, tactically intelligent midfielder/wingback who influences multiple phases of play. He links the game, breaks pressure, creates attacking moments, and provides reliable defensive support. His combination of technical quality, mobility, and awareness gives him a high-upside profile across several positions.

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