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18 Rylan Smith

18 Rylan Smith

  • Position:
    Defender
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Littleton, Colo.
  • High School:
    Highlands Ranch HS

Summary

Biography

HONORS & AWARDS:
  • WCC All-Freshman Team - 2023
  • WCC Honorable Mention - 2024
  • WCC Honorable Mention - 2025
2025 (JUNIOR):
  • Appeared and started in 13 matches, totaling 1,099 minutes.
  • Recorded one goal on Sept. 4 against San Jose State.
2024 (SOPHOMORE):
  • Appeared in all 17 games for San Francisco, making 17 starts
  • Totaled 1378 minutes across the season. 
2023 (FRESHMAN):
  • Appeared in all 17 games for San Francisco, making 16 starts; earned WCC All-Freshman Team honors for his efforts
  • Started in his collegiate debut on Aug. 24 against Utah Tech, attempting two shots and playing all 90 minutes of the game
  • Scored his first collegiate goal on Aug. 27 against Detroit Mercy
  • Tallied 13 total shots across the season
  • Played all 90 minutes in two games, totaling 1,204 minutes for the season
HIGH SCHOOL:
  • Played for the MLS Next Frontier Division
  • Signed Professional Academy Contract senior year
  • First Place in the Frontier Division, #2 team in the country junior year
PERSONAL:
  • Hobbies/Interests: Sports
  • The best thing about being a student-athlete is: Being able to get the most out of one’s self
  • I chose USF because: I loved everything about the school
  • The thing I like most about San Francisco is: The different cultures
  • The thing I will miss most about home is: My family
  • The best advice I have ever been given is: Never give up
  • My favorite quote is: “Everything is 90% mental”
  • If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Iceland
  • If I wasn't playing sports, I would be: An accountant
  • After I graduate, I plan to: Play professional soccer and own or invest in a business
  • If I could be anyone for a day, I would be: Myself
  • My hero is: Everyone in my family
  • My pet peeve is: Slow walkers
  • Favorite book: Hatchet
  • Favorite movie: Gray Man
  • Favorite television show: Last Chance U
  • Favorite musical artist/song: No Wahala
  • Favorite food: Street Tacos
  • Favorite athlete: Thiago Silva
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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 18

    2023Freshman

    Defender
    6'0" 175 lbs
    18
  • 18

    2024Sophomore

    Defender
    6'0" 0 lbs
    18
  • 18

    2025Junior

    Defender
    6'0" 0 lbs
    18
  • 18

    2026Senior

    Defender
    6'0" 0 lbs
    18