Gareth Smith-Doyle

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

Gareth Smith-Doyle
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-06-10) 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 7 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 25, 2024

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.[2][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
As of match played June 25, 2024[12]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cavalry FC 2022 Canadian Premier League 500000—50
2023 1610000—161
Total 211000000211
Calgary Foothills 2024 League1 Alberta 7400000074
Career total 285000000285

References
  1. "Cavalry FC Signs Gareth Smith-Doyle to 2022 Roster". Our Sports Central. August 18, 2022.
  2. "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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