Ryan McDermott Ryan McDermott 6'1" | 165 lbs | LSM/D | Right Hand Lake Braddock Secondary School | 2028 VA first popped onto my radar in the fall when I saw him playing with Madlax. The first thing you notice about his game is how much he loves the opportunity to play on the other side of the midline. He is an LSM who can force turnovers, pick up ground balls, push transition, and stay on the field offensively until the sub game dries up. On day one of The Show, he had several good shots and tallied an assist while I was watching. He uses his pole well on stepdowns, gripping and ripping straight overhand that will make most goalies tense up. He is not just a stepdown shooter, though. He is also comfortable staying inside and finishing with some crafty touch around the cage.

On the defensive side, his athleticism shows up in many ways. On the ball, he has an active stick and active feet. He stays on gloves without compromising his footwork. He could still add some weight for the next level, but he plays bigger than his build might suggest because he is not afraid to body up when needed. He is active off the ball as well. At The Show, he got his stick into passing lanes, knocked down some skip passes, and looked like he was shot out of a cannon when he slid. That forces dodgers to make quicker decisions than most are used to. McDermott is an LSM you cannot miss when watching Madlax this summer, and one that college coaches should go out of their way to see.

Ryan McDermott is a 6’1 right-handed long-stick midfielder from Lake Braddock who brings a physical, relentless presence to the defensive midfield. He is aggressive and disciplined on-ball, consistently applying pressure and disrupting opponents with his toughness and motor. McDermott excels off the ground, winning contested possessions and turning them into opportunities the other way. His advanced stickwork allows him to confidently push the ball in transition and contribute to offensive flow. With his blend of physicality, effort, and skill, McDermott impacts the game well beyond just the defensive end.