Forward Jarrod Smith Placed on Injured Reserve

Published on March 5, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release

RENTON, WASH. - The Seattle Sounders FC announced today forward Jarrod Smith has been placed on injured reserve due to a hip flexor injury.

As a result, Smith is required to miss the first six games of the season. He is eligible to return to league play for the May 2 game at Chicago.

Smith could train with the team and play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in scheduled for April 28.

Smith, a second-year forward from New Zealand, was selected by Seattle in the MLS Expansion Draft. He played 20 games during his rookie season with Toronto, starting six.

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