Collin Smith (born December 4, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays as a

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for

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of the

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Career

North Texas

Smith made his league debut for the club on July 25, 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Beni Redžić in a 2–1 home victory over

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FC Dallas

On April 28, 2021, Smith signed as a homegrown player with

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. Smith was loaned to

side

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on March 10, 2023. Smith was recalled from his loan by Dallas on July 4, 2023. Smith was released by Dallas following the 2023 season. On January 8, 2024, Smith signed with

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. On March 29, 2024, Smith mutually agreed to part ways with New England Revolution II. That same day, it was announced that he signed a contract with

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during their debut season in the

. He was released by Rhode Island following the 2024 season.

Phoenix Rising FC

Smith signed with

on December 23, 2024.

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Collin Smith
at FC Dallas
Collin Smith
at US Soccer Development Academy 2003 births Living people American men's soccer players FC Dallas players North Texas SC players Birmingham Legion FC players Phoenix Rising FC players Men's association football defenders Homegrown Players (MLS) MLS Next Pro players Soccer players from Jacksonville, Florida Soccer players from Texas USL League One players New England Revolution II players Major League Soccer players USL Championship players Rhode Island FC players 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-footy-defender-stub