In 2020, Carmichael would be given an opportunity of a four-year scholarship to play in the United States of America at an NCAA Division I school, which would be Hofstra University or continue to play in Northern Ireland with Portadown.[3] He would choose to leave Northern Ireland and move to the United States of America to represent Hofstra University and play for Hofstra Pride men's soccer team.[4] Carmichael made 75 appearances and recorded 46 goals and 18 assists for Hofstra University in 4 seasons.[5]
Club career
Carmichael made his professional debut for Portadown in the NIFL Championship in March 2018 against Institute.[6] He made over 60 appearances for the team across all competitions, scoring six league goals.[6]
In December 2023, Ryan Carmichael was one of the four players selected by Inter Miami in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. He was drafted in the first round (24th overall).[9] Although drafted by Inter Miami, Ryan Carmichael was signed to the reserved team, Inter Miami II for the 2024 season.[10] He made his MLS Next Pro debut with Inter Miami II on 2 April 2024 in a 2–0 win against Orlando City B, he recorded an assist.[11] He scored his debut goal the following match against Huntsville City on 7 April 2024, in a 2–1 win.[12] That goal later earned him MLS Pro Next Goal of Matchweek 4.[13]