Ryan signed for Rugby Town in June 2026 from Dudley Town.

The 26-year-old centre back joins following a lengthy and successful spell with Lye Town, where he worked under manager Grant Joshua and played a key role in the club's promotion from Step 5 before helping establish them in the NPL Midlands.

Bridgewater was a standout performer throughout his time at Lye and picked up both the Managers' Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards during the 2023/24 campaign before suffering a serious ACL injury in April 2024.

Having worked his way back to full fitness, the defender returned to action last season with Gornal Athletic and Dudley Town, and now reunites with Joshua once again.