Al Smith (soccer)

Alfonso "Al" Smith, Jr. is a retired American soccer defender.

Al Smith

Personal information
Full name	Alfonso Smith, Jr.
Date of birth	October 6, 1962
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1985–1988	Wichita Wings (indoor)	61	(10)
National team
	US U-20
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Smith grew up in Ellenwood, Georgia where he was a Parade All American soccer player at Cedar Grove High School. He played one game for the United States U-20 men's national soccer team at the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship. In July 1984, Smith was named to U.S. soccer team at the 1984 Summer Olympics. However, he and several other collegiate players were replaced by professionals before the tournament. On June 19, 1985, the Wichita Wings selected Smith in the first round (fourth overall) of the Major Indoor Soccer League draft.

External links

• MISL stats
• Al Smith – FIFA competition record