Garrett Smith
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Garrett Smith is a former U.S. soccer defender
who played professionally in the Western Soccer League
, American Professional Soccer League
, Major Indoor Soccer League
and Continental Indoor Soccer League
. Since 1992, he has served as an assistant coach with the University of Portland
’s men’s and women’s soccer teams. In 2003, he became the head coach of the women’s team, winning the 2005 National Championship. He was 2007 NCAA Coach of the Year.
where he played on the school’s soccer team while also playing with the Washington State U-19 State team. He then attended the University of Portland
where he played on the men’s soccer team under Clive Charles
from 1986 to 1989. Smith was a 1989 first team All-West Coast Conference and a three time All-Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference selection. The most Notable team of that era was the 1988 team which went 22-1 , their only loss being a 1-0 loss in the semi-finals to eventual NCAA champions Indiana.
of the Western Soccer League
in 1989. In 1990, he signed with the Seattle Storm
of the American Professional Soccer League
. On November 23, 1990, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League. When his contract expired at the end of the season, Smith left professional soccer. On April 28, 1993, the Portland Pride
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
drafted Smith. He retired from professional soccer after the 1995 season.
as an assistant coach to Clive Charles
for the women’s soccer team. When Charles died from cancer in 2003, Smith was promoted to head coach, a position he holds today. In 2005, he led the team to the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship
. In 2007, he was named the NCAA Coach of the Year. In addition to his duties as head coach for the Pilot’s women’s team, Smith has served as the university’s associate director for soccer since 2003.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played professionally in the Western Soccer League
Western Soccer League
Western Soccer Alliance was a professional soccer league featuring teams from the West Coast of the United States and Western Canada. The league began in 1985 as the Western Alliance Challenge Series. In 1986, it became the Western Soccer Alliance...
, American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
, Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
and Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
. Since 1992, he has served as an assistant coach with the University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
’s men’s and women’s soccer teams. In 2003, he became the head coach of the women’s team, winning the 2005 National Championship. He was 2007 NCAA Coach of the Year.
High school and college
Smith attended Nathan Hale High SchoolNathan Hale High School
Nathan Hale High School is a public high school in Seattle, Washington. Nathan Hale is part of the Coalition of Essential Schools.-Early years:...
where he played on the school’s soccer team while also playing with the Washington State U-19 State team. He then attended the University of Portland
University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
where he played on the men’s soccer team under Clive Charles
Clive Charles
Clive Charles was a football player, coach and television announcer. Charles began his career with West Ham United and finished it in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later coached at the high school, collegiate and international levels in the United States.-Player:Charles was born in London,...
from 1986 to 1989. Smith was a 1989 first team All-West Coast Conference and a three time All-Northwest Collegiate Soccer Conference selection. The most Notable team of that era was the 1988 team which went 22-1 , their only loss being a 1-0 loss in the semi-finals to eventual NCAA champions Indiana.
Professional
While still in college, Smith played a single season with the Portland TimbersF.C. Portland
Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came...
of the Western Soccer League
Western Soccer League
Western Soccer Alliance was a professional soccer league featuring teams from the West Coast of the United States and Western Canada. The league began in 1985 as the Western Alliance Challenge Series. In 1986, it became the Western Soccer Alliance...
in 1989. In 1990, he signed with the Seattle Storm
Seattle Storm (soccer)
Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. On November 23, 1990, he signed with the San Diego Sockers of the Major Indoor Soccer League. When his contract expired at the end of the season, Smith left professional soccer. On April 28, 1993, the Portland Pride
Portland Pride
The Portland Pride are a defunct indoor soccer team that played in the Continental Indoor Soccer League from 1993 to 1997.-History:In 1993, a new league, the Continental Indoor Soccer League began its first season. Traditionally, indoor soccer has been a winter sport, but the CISL decided to...
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
drafted Smith. He retired from professional soccer after the 1995 season.
Coaching
In 1992, Smith was hired by the University of PortlandUniversity of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Roman Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and is the sister school of the University of Notre Dame. Founded in 1901, UP has a student body of about 3,600 students...
as an assistant coach to Clive Charles
Clive Charles
Clive Charles was a football player, coach and television announcer. Charles began his career with West Ham United and finished it in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He later coached at the high school, collegiate and international levels in the United States.-Player:Charles was born in London,...
for the women’s soccer team. When Charles died from cancer in 2003, Smith was promoted to head coach, a position he holds today. In 2005, he led the team to the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship
NCAA Women's Soccer Championship
NCAA Women's Soccer Championships are divided into three divisions. This article lists NCAA Women's soccer championships.-Division I:The NCAA began conducting a Women's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1982 with a 12-team tournament...
. In 2007, he was named the NCAA Coach of the Year. In addition to his duties as head coach for the Pilot’s women’s team, Smith has served as the university’s associate director for soccer since 2003.