| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 10, 2002 | ||
| 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 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 28, 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- As of match played May 28, 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 | 2024 | League1 Alberta | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "Cavalry FC Signs Gareth Smith-Doyle to 2022 Roster". Our Sports Central. August 18, 2022.
- ^ a b "Gareth Smith-Doyle Calgary Dinos profile". Calgary Dinos.
- ^ "Dinos move into top spot in division". Calgary Dinos. October 8, 2021.
- ^ "CW names four Dinos all-stars, all-rookies". Calgary Dinos. October 29, 2021.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 18, 2022). "Cavalry Signs Local Lad Gareth Smith-Doyle To Multi-Year Deal". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Prahl, Tim (August 24, 2022). "Smith-Doyle signs with Cavalry FC". Calgary Dinos.
- ^ Prahl, Tim (December 15, 2022). "Cavalry keeps it close to home in drafting Dinos Omoreniye, Kobza". Calgary Sun.
- ^ "Cavalry FC Confirms Nine Core Players for 22/23 Season". Cavalry FC. January 6, 2023.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd. "'Fantastic' core players re-up with Cavalry for CPL campaign". Calgary Sun.
- ^ Saelhof, Todd (September 30, 2023). "Cavalry tops Valour on Smith-Doyle's first-ever CPL goal". Calgary Sun.
- ^ "Cavalry FC Announces End of Season Roster Updates". Cavalry FC. November 30, 2023.
- ^ Gareth Smith-Doyle at Soccerway
External links[edit]
- Gareth Smith-Doyle at Soccerway