USL-1 Rochester Rhinos

Rhinos Sign Defender Smith

Published on December 18, 2008 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Rhinos President Matthew Ford announced today that the club has re-signed defender Ross Smith to a one year deal for the 2009 season. The deal is subject to USL and USSF approval.

Smith, a Canadian born defender played the latter half of the 2008 season with the Rhinos and bolstered the defense with many stellar performances. Smith accumulated almost 1300 minutes with the Rhinos in 2008 scoring two goals in the process. Prior to joining the Rhinos in 08, Smith had been playing with Dagenham and Redbridge F.C. in England's Second Division where he represented the club in England's prestigious FA Cup.

His European experience also includes time with Montrose, a Scottish semi-professional club and Ebbsfleet United which plays its games in the English Conference National.

Additionally, Smith had a four-year stint with the University of Rhode Island.

"It's great to have Ross back in a Rhinos Shirt," said Rhinos President and General Manager, Matthew Ford. "He brought a new dimension to our team with his aerial prowess on defense and on offense and we're confident he'll play a big role in our success in 2009.



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