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Gareth Smith-Doyle

Gareth Smith-Doyle
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-06-10) June 10, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Calgary Foothills FC
Number 9
Youth career
Calgary Foothills FC
Cavalry FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Calgary Dinos 10 (2)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Cavalry FC 21 (1)
2024– Calgary Foothills FC 8 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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

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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

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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.[2][3] He was named to the Canada West Conference All-Rookie Team.[4]

Club career

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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

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As of match played July 26, 2024[12]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cavalry FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 5 0 0 0 0 0 — 5 0
2023 16 1 0 0 0 0 — 16 1
Total 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 1
Calgary Foothills FC 2024 League1 Alberta 8 4 1 0 — — 9 4
Career total 29 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 5

References

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