Gareth Smith-Doyle

Gareth Smith-Doyle
Personal information
Date of birth	June 10, 2002 (age 22)
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
2021	Calgary Dinos
Senior career*
Years	Team
2022–2023	Cavalry FC
2024–	Calgary Foothills FC
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 24, 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

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 July 26, 2024^[12]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		Domestic Cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	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	Canadian Premier League	16	1	0	0	0	0	—		16	1
	Total		21	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	21	1
Calgary Foothills FC	2024	League1 Alberta	8	4	1	0	—		—		9	4
Career total			29	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	30	5

References

^ "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

Gareth Smith-Doyle at Soccerway

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

[dino-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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