ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Friday the club had acquired left wingback Ryan Spaulding on loan from Major League Soccer’s New England Revolution for the remainder of the USL Championship season.

After a full week of training with his new teammates, Spaulding will be available for selection for the Rowdies in the club’s contest against San Diego Loyal SC on Sunday afternoon (6 p.m. ET | ESPN+)

“Bringing in Ryan on loan is a huge addition for us,” said Rowdies Head Coach Neill Collins. “We’ve been missing on that left side. Since preseason, it’s been an area we’ve been looking to add, especially with a couple of injuries we’ve picked up. He’ll definitely come in and bring a balance to the team, and most importantly competition. I think competition is vital. Everyone has to earn the right to wear the jersey. Ryan will certainly come in and add to that competition.”

A native of Cary, N.C., Spaulding signed for New England in February of last year after impressing in two seasons with the New England Revolution II. In 2021, Spaulding appeared in every match for New England Revolution II, tallying three goals and one assist while earning All-USL League One First Team honors.

The 24-year-old played two years of collegiate soccer close to home at UNC-Charlotte. During college, Spaulding also spent time in USL League Two with North Carolina FC’s U23s squad and led the team in scoring with five goals in 2017. Following his sophomore year at UNC-Charlotte, Spaulding signed his first professional contract with French third-division side Stade Briochin, where he made nine appearances.

In 2019, Spaulding returned home to join North Carolina FC’s First Team in USL League One before moving on to New England. Last year, he appeared in seven MLS fixtures and two U.S. Open matches for the Revolution.

“The guys here have made the transition pretty easy,” said Spaulding. “They’re all super great guys who are easy to get along with. We’re all going to push each other and get the best out of everyone. Coach Collins has made me feel welcome since the minute I came down here. He was reassuring me that I’m here to make an impact on this team and hopefully help us win some games.”