it was reported that Smith would join Kansas City Wizards on trial during their preseason training camp in Arizona, and on 2 March he signed a two-year deal with the club. Smith scored on his Kansas City debut in a 4–0 win over D.C. United. While still under contract to Sporting Kansas City, Smith left in June 2011, eventually trialing in Spain with Real Zaragoza in July. Kansas City declined to transfer him, however. Chivas USA On 21 November 2011, Sporting Kansas City traded Smith's rights to Chivas USA in exchange for two 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft picks. Xanthi Smith signed with Greek club Skoda Xanthi on 29 December 2012. Career statistics (correct as of 30 March 2010) Personal Smith's father is American, from Alaska and his mother is of English heritage, with his grandparents hailing from Montego Bay. He first attended St. Aloysius College secondary school, which was attended by West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole, before moving on to Highams Park School, where he was a classmate of Jamie O'Hara. References External links Official website: www.ryansmith11.com 1986 births Footballers from Archway, London Living people Association football midfielders English footballers English expatriate footballers Arsenal F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Millwall F.C. players Southampton F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Sporting Kansas City players Chivas USA players Xanthi F.C. players English Football League players Major League Soccer players Super League Greece players Black British sportsmen England youth international footballers Expatriate soccer players in the United States Expatriate footballers in Greece English expatriate sportspeople in the United States