Good luck from all at the Sharks on your tour to England Ryan
With the recent news that Philadelphia will be the first domestic Team to play competitive games outside of the continental US, it has also created an opportunity for a small number of players outside of the Fight organization to gain a wealth of experience from this trip.
The Sharks have a vested interest in the fight with some of there players opting to play for them in the year that the Sharks were inactive. This also created an opportunity that could not be missed by a player with such caliber as Ryan Sodano. The tour of England is an event organized by former sharks players Stephen Thompson and Phil Shipos and is a player funded personal trip and commitment. It was discussed that the squad consist of a minimum of 20 players and spots would be made available to other players around the country. With the Fight having 15 players committed they opened up this opportunity to others.
Ryan, the sharks full back and winger, was one of the first players to jump at this opportunity and was smart to do so as others showed interest but places were filled fast. Whilst in England, Ryan will benefit from a wealth of experience and interaction with some of the biggest rugby league organizations in the world. This includes Training sessions with St helens Rugby League Club. (St Helens are the most successful British Rugby League team since the summer era of rugby began). Rochdale Hornets Rugby League Club. (Rochdale are one of the longest running clubs in the UK and have been at the forefront of rugby for a long time). At Rochdale they will be playing a 9 a side game and will be put through there paces by Rochdale coach and former super league and challeneg cup winner, John Stankovitch. Whilst in the UK Philadelphia have also secured the services of Scotland RL and swinton Lions RL Head coach Steve McCormack to be there guest head coach. During this time Ryan will be involved in 2 full competitive games and will take in the Biggest Domestic Rugby League rivalry game in the world, St Helens v Wigan Warriors. This Super League Match up is not for the faint hearted. With Wigan being the most successful British team and St Helens being the most dominant of the summer era, add to the fact that both towns are split by mere miles and you have the recipe for heated battle.
Look for big things from Ryan Sodano in the upcoming season for the Sharks. This experience will surely push one of Americas brightest young talents to the forefront of the Sharks playing staff.
With the recent news that Philadelphia will be the first domestic Team to play competitive games outside of the continental US, it has also created an opportunity for a small number of players outside of the Fight organization to gain a wealth of experience from this trip.
