Transylvania University

Kyle Smith was a member of the Men's Soccer program from 2010-2013. Smith was named Co-Freshman of the Year for the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) in 2010. Smith led the Pioneers to three consecutive HCAC regular-season titles in 2010, 2011 and 2012 - the Pioneers advanced to the NCAA Division III National Tournament in the 2010 and 2012 seasons. Smith is the program's all-time leader in points (110), goals (47), points per game (1.43), goals per game (0.61), game winning goals (15) and second in career assists (16). Smith also set a program record in 2012 with 40 points in one season, before breaking his own record with 44 in 2013. Smith was named HCAC Most Valuable Offensive Player in 2012 and 2013. 

Smith became the first Transylvania Men's Soccer player to compete in Major League Soccer (MLS), signing with Orlando City SC in 2018. Prior to signing with Orlando City, Smith spent three seasons with Louisville City SC in the United Soccer League (USL). He also played with the Cincinnati Dutch Lions of the Premier Development League in 2014 and 2015. Most recently, Smith signed with FC Cincinnati in January of 2026 after spending the previous seven seasons with Orlando City SC.