Smith was very active on the wings and did a good job of keeping FC Dallas ‘ backline under constant pressure. Very quick and direct, he spent time on both wings and consistently got to the end line. Smith had his best moments on the right, where he was taken down inside the box in the play that led to Austin’s equalizer. The winger was also very committed defensively and provided nice support to the team’s outside backs by dropping back and helping them work off the ball.

Smith last played for Silicon Valley SA in California in the MLS Next League and will be another interesting addition to Austin’s U15 team. A dynamic and creative attacking player, he can play more centrally, as a midfielder, or on the wings. Smith stands out for his quality on the ball and for how quick and direct he is, especially when dribbling the ball upfield through the center of the field. He does a great job of getting into good spots inside the box to finish chances, is very calm in front of the goal, and is extremely accurate with his set-piece deliveries, be it a long-distance shot or a cross out of a corner kick.

Smith is an attacking talent on the SVSA 2012 MLS Next team. He can play as a midfielder or a forward. He will pop up in a number of different spots from game-to-game. The key aspect of his game is how frequently he is involved in the play. Smith earns a lot of touches on the ball and makes the most of his chances. It has been an up-and-down campaign early for SVSA, but the peaks for the team have been brilliant and extremely promising. Smith has been heavily involved in those best moments. He’s quick with his decisions and decisive in the final third. He’s got the skill to be a key player for his club team for a long time.