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FC Cincinnati Signs Local Fullback Kyle Smith to 2026 Deal With June 2027 Option

The contract aligns with MLS’s 2027 calendar shift, signaling Cincinnati’s move for veteran depth at fullback.

Mar 15, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Orlando City defender Kyle Smith (24) in action during the first half against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The club announced the La Salle High School graduate signed for 2026 with a club option through June 2027, covering MLS’s planned early-2027 sprint season.
  • Smith, 33, spent seven seasons with Orlando City, making 216 appearances across competitions and helping win the 2022 U.S. Open Cup.
  • Before MLS, he featured for Louisville City in the USL, contributing to back-to-back championship teams in 2017 and 2018.
  • General manager Chris Albright described Smith as an experienced player and a winner, welcoming him back to his hometown.
  • Smith said returning to Cincinnati means a lot to him and that he is eager to compete for trophies at TQL Stadium.