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San Antonio FC Signs Kimarni Smith for 2023 Season

January 12, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release


SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC has signed Kimarni Smith, pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Smith spent 2021 and 2022 with D.C. United of MLS, as well as on loan with Loudoun United FC, D.C.'s USL Championship affiliate.

"We are excited to welcome Kimarni to San Antonio. He is an elite athlete who is a two-way player, positionally versatile, excellent in one-versus-one situations and committed to aggressive pressing actions," said head coach Alen Marcina. "We look forward to seeing Kimarni's contributions to the team as we collectively strive to defend our title."

Smith appeared in 17 matches with D.C. last season, scoring once and assisting three times in just 347 minutes played. In 12 matches, 11 starts, on loan with Loudoun, the 24 year old scored twice.

Smith was drafted by D.C. fourth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft out of Clemson. In his collegiate career, the native of Nottingham scored 26 goals to go along with 11 assists.

The 2023 SAFC roster currently stands as follows, with more moves to be announced in the coming weeks:

Goalkeepers (1) - Jordan Farr

Defenders (6) - Fabien Garcia, Shannon Gomez, Connor Maloney, Carter Manley, Mitchell Taintor, Juan Carlos Azocar

Midfielders (4) - Mohammed Abu, Victor "PC" Giro, David Loera, Niko Hansen

Forwards (3) - Ignacio Bailone, Justin Dhillon, Kimarni Smith

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