DC defender Brad Smith needs surgery for torn left ACL
DJULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRAD SMITH #3 - DEFENDER - HOUSTON DYNAMO
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Torn ACL suspected Smith may have torn his ACL during Friday's 7-0 loss to Philadelphia, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Smith's status should be cleared up early in the week but after leaving on a stretcher during Friday's match, his prognosis isn't so high in the short term. Tony Alfaro replaced Smith after his injury and could take over his spot in the lineup long-term as well.
JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves on stretcher Smith left the field on a stretcher in the 67th minute of Friday's match against Philadelphia.
Impact Smith was replaced by Tony Alfaro in what unfortunately looked like a non-contact leg injury. With a solid 53 crosses from 14 starts in 16 appearances, replacing Smith for however long it takes will be more trouble after a lopsided loss Friday.
JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts Saturday Smith (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Chicago.
Impact Smith is back in the starting XI after coming off with a knock against NYRB before the international break. The defender makes the start at left-back, and should be a contender to go a full 90 in the match.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Off early Saturday Smith was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match with the Red Bulls due to injury.
Impact Smith lasted just 18 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced. More information about the extent of injury should be available following the conclusion of the match.
MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Houston Smith took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Dynamo. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Smith grabbed his first assist for D.C. on Saturday in setting up a Taxiarchis Fountas strike with a cross. He also kept his first clean sheet since the first two games of the season and he'll want to have a similar performance next weekend against Inter Miami, which are second-last in the Eastern Conference table.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seven crosses Saturday Smith sent in seven crosses (two accurate), creating three chances during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Columbus.
Impact Smith sent in seven crosses, the second highest tally of the season for the wing-back. The wide midfielder has been a consistent fantasy producer as far as volume goes, but has yet to get on the scoresheet for D.C. Smith will hope to break that barrier against Houston on Saturday.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in loss Smith made a clearance and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Fire. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Smith has created two chances in all three of D.C.'s games this season, but his side did concede its first goals of the campaign to Chicago on Saturday. He will be ready for next weekend's clash against Toronto FC.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leader in tackles, chances created Smith took one shot (on goal), crossed three times inaccurately, created two chances and made six tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.
Impact Smith was held off the scoresheet but active on both sides of the ball Saturday. The wing-back finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team while leading United in tackles and chances created in the win.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Whips in six crosses Smith crossed six times (one accurate), created two chances and made two tackles (winning both) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Charlotte.
Impact Smith was held off the scoresheet but played well in attack from his wingback role. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while tying for team-high totals in chances created and tackles in the win.
FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to D.C. Smith has joined D.C. United after being traded from Seattle in exchange for $750,000 in General Allocation Money, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Smith tallied three goals and four assists in 28 MLS appearances (21 starts) last season at left back/left midfield, but his second stint with the Sounders has ended now as he moves to D.C. United. Kevin Paredes currently is the starter in that position, but he is linked with a move to Europe in the offseason which would free up Smith to take over.
JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in playoff loss Smith took a shot and won two of two tackles in last week's 0-0 (6-5 after penalties) Round One defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance and an interception in the m...
Impact Smith tallied three goals and four assists in 28 MLS appearances (21 starts) this season for Seattle, but he will face a strong challenge from Jimmy Medranda to keep his starting spot at left back/left midfield next year.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Seattle Sounders host the LA Galaxy in conference action
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Starts against LAFC Smith (shoulder) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's match against LAFC.
Impact Smith has returned to the side earlier than expected, but he will be playing in a different position this time. He will slot as a central midfielder alongside Joshua Atencio.
OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Smith (shoulder) fully participated in practice on Monday, according to SB Nation's Jeremiah Oshan.
Impact Smith has missed Seattle's last six MLS games with a shoulder injury, but he is nearing his return now as the regular season winds down.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Western Conference-leader Seattle and Los Angeles FC square off
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Provides assist during win Smith provided an assist, put in three crosses (two accurate) and made two tackles (won two) during Sunday's 2-1 win over Sporting KC.
Impact Smith found Cristian Roldan in the 31st minute to open up the scoring. Smith has been in and out of the starting XI as of late, but did manage to justify his inclusion Sunday with his fourth assist of the season. Seattle will travel to San Jose Wednesday, where he'll have another chance to start.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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