matches while suspended for violent conduct and scoring four goals. He also appeared in one of Louisville's two US Open Cup matches as all four of Louisville's USL Cup Playoff matches. Although he didn't score in regulation time during any of the USL Cup matches, he converted the first shot of the penalty shoot-out in the Eastern Conference final against New York Red Bulls II. Smith and Louisville won the USL Cup Final against Swope Park Rangers, with Smith being named Midseason USL Defender of the Year. 2018 season Smith had his contract renewed with Louisville and he made his season debut on March 17 against USL expansion side Nashville SC. He went on to appear in all but one of Louisville's 34 league matches and had more minutes played than any other Louisville player. He scored his first goal of the season on April 14 against Richmond and he went on to score three goals in USL competition. He also appeared in all five of Louisville's U.S. Open Cup matches scoring one goal as Louisville reached the quarter finals of the competition for the first time in its history. This included a 3–2 victory over the New England Revolution of MLS; Louisville's first victory over an MLS side. He also appeared in all four of Louisville's USL Cup playoff matches going goalless. Smith and Louisville went on to win the USL Cup Final for the second consecutive season. This time against Phoenix. Orlando City On December 19, 2018, Kyle moved to MLS side Orlando City, reuniting him with head coach James O'Connor who had left Louisville earlier in the year. On March 29, 2021, Smith signed a new two-year deal with Orlando City, keeping him with the club through the end of the 2022 with an option for 2023. On December 5, 2022, Orlando City announced that they had re-signed Smith to a one-year deal for the 2023 season with an option for 2024. Personal life Smith graduated from Transylvania University with a degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine after graduation and before signing his first professional soccer contract. He is currently studying for the CPA exam and plans to be an accountant after retiring from soccer. Club statistics Honors Louisville City FC USL Cup: 2017, 2018 Orlando City U.S. Open Cup: 2022 References External links Kyle Smith at