Ricardo Clark (born February 10, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American soccer player, who currently plays defensive midfielder for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.

Clark played college soccer at Furman University in 2001 and 2002, and was named an first-team All-American in his second season. After his sophomore year, he signed a Project-40 contract with MLS, and entered the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, where he was selected second overall by the MetroStars. Clark was excellent from the first game with the Metros, playing a vital role in the team's midfield, and finishing the season first on the team in minutes. Although Clark was an early favorite to be named MLS Rookie of the Year, he faded near the end, but still was a finalist for the award.

In his second year with the Metros, Clark struggled to find playing time in a very crowded midfield and find his form after some minor injuries, but he came on strong at the end of the year, becoming an automatic starter. In two years in MLS, Clark scored four goals and added two assists. He was traded to the Earthquakes for an allocation before the 2005 season.

Clark has played for several youth United States national teams. He played for the US at the 2003 World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates and since has moved up to the Under-23 team.

See also

• List of current MLS players