Gareth Smith-Doyle Explained

Gareth Smith-Doyle
Birth Date:June 10, 2002
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Calgary Foothills FC
Clubnumber:9
Youthclubs1:Calgary Foothills FC
Youthclubs2:Cavalry FC
Collegeyears1:2021
College1:Calgary Dinos
Collegecaps1:10
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Cavalry FC
Caps1:21
Goals1:1
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Calgary Foothills FC
Caps2:8
Goals2:4
Club-Update:July 24, 2024

Gareth Smith-Doyle (born June 10, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for League1 Alberta club Calgary Foothills FC.

Early life

Smith-Doyle played youth soccer with Calgary Foothills SC. He later played with the Cavalry FC U20 in the Alberta Major Soccer League.[1]

University career

In 2021, he began attending the University of Calgary, where he played for the men's soccer team. He made his debut on September 24 against the Mount Royal Cougars.[2] He scored his first two goals for the Dinos on October 8 against the Saskatchewan Huskies.[3] He was named to the Canada West Conference All-Rookie Team.[4]

Club career

In August 2022, he signed a multi-year professional contract with Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League.[5] [6] In his debut season, Smith-Doyle would make 5 appearances for Cavalry.[7] Upon completion of the 2022 season, it was clarified that Smith-Doyle was signed for the 2023 season, with a club option for 2024.[8] [9] On September 29, 2023, he scored his first professional goal, netting the game-winner, in a 2-1 victory over Valour FC.[10] Upon completion of the 2023 season, Smith-Doyle's club option for the 2024 season would be declined, ending his time with the club.[11]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cavalry FC2022Canadian Premier League500000—50
20231610000—161
Total211000000211
Calgary Foothills FC2024League1 Alberta8410——94
Career total295100000305

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cavalry FC Signs Gareth Smith-Doyle to 2022 Roster. August 18, 2022. Our Sports Central.
  2. Web site: Gareth Smith-Doyle Calgary Dinos profile. Calgary Dinos.
  3. Web site: Dinos move into top spot in division. October 8, 2021. Calgary Dinos.
  4. Web site: CW names four Dinos all-stars, all-rookies. October 29, 2021. Calgary Dinos.
  5. Web site: Cavalry Signs Local Lad Gareth Smith-Doyle To Multi-Year Deal. August 18, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  6. Web site: Smith-Doyle signs with Cavalry FC. Tim. Prahl. August 24, 2022. Calgary Dinos.
  7. Web site: Cavalry keeps it close to home in drafting Dinos Omoreniye, Kobza. Calgary Sun. Tim. Prahl. December 15, 2022.
  8. Web site: Cavalry FC Confirms Nine Core Players for 22/23 Season. Cavalry FC. January 6, 2023.
  9. Web site: 'Fantastic' core players re-up with Cavalry for CPL campaign. Calgary Sun. Todd. Saelhof.
  10. Web site: Cavalry tops Valour on Smith-Doyle's first-ever CPL goal. September 30, 2023. Calgary Sun. Todd. Saelhof.
  11. Web site: Cavalry FC Announces End of Season Roster Updates. Cavalry FC. November 30, 2023.

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