Kyle Smith - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Nets on Saturday Smith scored one goal to go with an own goal, one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Smith netted an own goal in the 65th minute, but made amends by netting just seven minutes later. Smith recorded five clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. This was his second start of the campaign in three appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with Cincinnati Smith has signed with Cincinnati out of free agency, according to his new club.

Impact Smith has found his new club after he was out of contract with Orlando, as the defender is inking a deal through the 2026 season with Cincinnati. The defender started in 12 of his 29 appearances last season with Orlando, recording two assists in his time on the field. More of a rotational role will likely come for him with Cincinnati, hoping to do well with his hometown team.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pasalic scores a goal, Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 1-1 tie with Crew

Marco Pasalic scored in the 34th minute and Pedro Gallese had six saves for Orlando City in a 1-1 tie with the Columbus Crew

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists in win Smith created one chance and logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over Nashville SC.

Impact Smith contributed his third assist of the season. He's not typically relied on for attacking contributions, as his last assist came back in May. Up next is a tough road fixture against FC Cincinnati on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Costly mistakes leads to loss Smith registered an own goal and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Smith failed to clear the ball of the line for Orlando, resulting in an own goal that cost the team points Wednesday. He has not been much of an option to start since May 14, only starting once in the last 10 MLS games. He has also only recorded six starts in 19 appearances in 2025, maintaining just a bench role for the team.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Alonso Martínez scored in stoppage time to help New York City FC rally and beat Orlando City 2-1

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Pedro Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 0-0 tie with Montreal

Pedro Gallese had six saves for Orlando City in a 0-0 tie with CF Montreal

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Provides assist in win Smith assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Smith delivered a well-placed assist for Alex Freeman in the first half, picking out the right-back with a precise long ball over the defense from 50 meters. This was his first start of the season, and his solid performance could lead to more opportunities, especially with the current injuries in the back line. His next chance to feature comes against New York City on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

César Araújo, Alex Freeman help Orlando City beat Toronto 4-2

César Araújo had a goal and an assist, Alex Freeman scored his first MLS goal and Orlando City beat Toronto FC 3-1

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

In talks to sign new deal Smith is in talks to extend his contract with Orlando City SC after his current deal expired at the end of the 2024 MLS season, the club announced.

Impact Smith alternated between the starting lineup and the bench all season long. Even though he appeared in each of Orlando's 34 regular-season contests, he was part of the starting lineup just 12 times. He recorded 38 clearances, 23 tackles and 10 interceptions while adding one assist, 23 crosses and nine chances created.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Smith had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing three times (two accurate), creating a chance and making three interceptions during Saturday's match against Cincinn...

Impact Smith set up Ramiro Enrqiue in the 10th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Orlando in crosses and interceptions as of his substitution in the 81st minute. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Smith who has now started three straight matches at right back.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses top job Smith finished the season on the bench for all three playoff matches.

Impact Smith was a solid depth option throughout the season but when everyone else was fit he was a very limited bench option. That depth role saw his contract option exercised for 2024, but it means Smith will likely be left to only start when injuries hit elsewhere in the backline.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in second half Smith assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Smith didn't really start too many games during the regular season, but he made his presence felt in this game with a beautiful through ball that allowed Duncan McGuire to complete his brace. Despite his solid performance in this one, Smith should be a bench option in the playoffs with Dagur Dan Thorhallsson expected to start at right-back when fit.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends two crosses in shutout win Smith generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-0 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Smith and the Orlando back line have been on fire of late with four clean sheets over the past seven matches while allowing just six goals in that span. The full-back has also added one goal and one assist in that span and has been a brilliant fantasy weapon of late.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Chicago Smith created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Fire. He also took a shot, made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Smith set up Facundo Torres' opener Saturday for his first MLS assist since October 2020. Smith could continue as the starting right-back if Michael Halliday (hamstring) remains sidelined with his injury.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Smith will be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Union after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Smith missed Saturday's loss to the Revolution while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be eligible to return to the squad and face Philadelphia this week. Smith had started seven of Orlando's last eight league games prior to his suspension, but the return of Michael Halliday at right-back could push Smith down to the bench once again.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against New England Smith created two chances and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Rapids. He also picked up a booking in the match.

Impact Smith has started each of Orlando's last four league games at right-back while Michael Halliday was away at the u-20 World Cup, but he'll now be suspeneded for next weekend's New England match due to yellow card accumulation.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Smith scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Smith logged his first goal of the 2023 MLS season. The defender has already tied his 2021 MLS goal tally and is only one short of tying his career-best amount in that category, which is two he logged as an all-purpose defender across the 2022 MLS season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On suspension watch Smith recorded three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Smith has moved from center back to left back with Rodrigo Schlegel transitioning to the center back role. He's totaled 11 tackles (five won) and 11 clearances in the last six games. However, he is one yellow card away from a suspension if he sees one in the next five contests.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. Nashville Smith created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Smith continued as the starter at right-back on Saturday and he got involved in the attack despite his side's loss. Michael Halliday (not injury related) seems to be the preferred option in the position at the moment, but Smith should continue getting opportunities regardless thanks to his versatility along the back line.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Smith made a block, an interception and eight clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against the Union. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Smith helped his side to an impressive win Saturday over the defending Eastern Conference Champions in Philadelphia. He has started three of Orlando's first five MLS matches this season, and while that is partly due to squad rotation for the CONCACAF Champions League and the international window, he is a capable and versatile backup option along the back line for this team.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Orlando Smith has signed a new one-year contract with Orlando City with the option to extend for an additional season, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Smith has made 101 MLS appearances (63 starts) across his four seasons in Orlando, tallying three goals and an assist mostly from either left-back or right-back in that span. The 30-year-old has now re-signed with the club through the 2023 campaign at least.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City sign defender Kyle Smith to new contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: New deal Orlando City SC have signed defender Kyle Smith to a new contract through the 2023 MLS season with an opti...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Useful squad player in 2022 Smith scored two goals and kept three clean sheets in 29 MLS appearances (14 starts) this season.

Impact Smith was fielded all across the back line as a stop-gap whenever injuries ruled out one of the regular starters for Orlando City. The 30-year-old has never played more than 1,800 minutes across an MLS campaign in his career, but he's also never gone below 1,200 minutes either.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith scores as Orlando City defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2

Kyle Smith's goal proved to be the game-winner for Orlando City in a 3-2 win against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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Pasalic scores a goal, Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 1-1 tie with Crew

Alonso Martínez scores in stoppage time, Matt Freese has 6 saves, NYCFC beats Orlando 2-1

Pedro Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 0-0 tie with Montreal

César Araújo, Alex Freeman help Orlando City beat Toronto 4-2

Smith scores as Orlando City defeats Seattle Sounders 3-2