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Liam Smith '24 Recruiting Profile
ClubMichigan Rangers National League 05
Height5'10"
Weight170lbs
Age19
Primary PositionAttacking Midfielder
Secondary PositionForward
Dominant FootRight
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2021 HighlightsPersonal Statement
I play for Reeths-Puffer High School and Michigan Fire Jrs 05 National Elite Academy. My goals are to one day play professional soccer in Europe and to play for a competitive college program, while obtaining a quality education in a health & human service field for a great life after soccer. For my club season, I hope to win our state cup and be at the top of the table in our national academy. I play with heart and passion. Some of my elite attributes are great vision and I am reliable on the ball. In each game and training I hope to improve and make my teammates better.
Through the game of soccer, I have learned that each day to have a positive influence on the people around me and realize what an honor it is to be able to grow as a person through the discipline, coaching and culture of the club and teams I play. My hope is to use the platform of soccer to leave a positive impact on the community I live and the people that I walk in life.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Conference
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-State, 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, All District, 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2023 Michigan Rangers National League 05 (National League, Elite Academy, National PRO)
- 2022 Grand Haven Admirals Men (MWPL Men)
- Rostered and played in 8 games. Started 6 games in attacking position.
- 2021 Grand Rapids Football Club USL Academy (USL Academy)
- Started 5 games and roster for all games
- 2021 Michigan Fire Jrs. 05 Elite Academy (National Academy)
- Captain
- 2020 Michigan Fire Juniors 05B Navy (NCL)
- 2019 Michigan Fire Juniors (US Youth Soccer National League)
- State quarter finalists. Rush Kickoff Classic champions. Midwest Regional P1
- 2018 Vardar (MI) (State P1)
- State quarter finalists. Rush classic champions. Junior Irish champions.
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Stu Collins
- High School Head Coach
- Kody Harrell
- Club Coach
- Ben Ritsema
Events
- Camp/Event
- Western Michigan University Mens Soccer ID camp
- 7/14/22 to 7/14/22
- Camp/Event
- Michigan State ID Camp
- 7/07/22 to 7/07/22
- Attended as an attacking player
- Camp/Event
- Elite Academy Spring National Showcase
- 3/31/22 to 4/04/22
- Won all 3 games and secured an at large bid to the EA National Championships
- Camp/Event
- Indiana Winter ID Camp
- 1/15/22 to 7/16/22
- Camp/Event
- EA Winter Showcase
- 12/03/21 to 12/05/21
- Nation Elite Academy Showcase. Captain of team played all 270 minutes
- Camp/Event
- Saint Louis University ID Camp
- 6/16/21 to 6/16/21
- Camp/Event
- Circle City College Showcase
- 2/26/21 to 2/28/21
- Starter at attacking mid for all 3 games against NPL opponents
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Region Showcase
- 7/24/20 to 7/26/20
- Selected to play with Michigan Fire Jr 03 national league team. Started as the attacking midfielder.
- Camp/Event
- Fire Jr college showcase
- 2/15/20 to 2/17/20
- Set goals for the season both as a team and individually.
- Camp/Event
- ODP Inter Regional tournament
- 12/17/19 to 12/20/19
- Helped the team win the 05 boys tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Region 2 ODP event
- 7/08/19 to 7/12/19
- Selected to college showcase game and Midwest Region 2 05 boys team.
- Camp/Event
- ODP Inter Regional tournament
- 12/17/18 to 12/20/18
- Started and nominated as elite 18 player for the tournament.
- Camp/Event
- Michigan State summer camp 2018
- 7/16/18 to 7/20/18
- Awarded best Midfielder at camp and Best Juggler Award with 1600+ juggles
- Camp/Event
- Midwest Region 2 ODP event
- 7/09/18 to 7/13/18
- Selected to the college showcase game and Midwest Region 2 05 boys team. Won 4v4 camp tournament
- Camp/Event
- International friendly vs Northern Ireland
- 4/13/18 to 4/15/18
- Selected to represent the ODP national program to play against the Northern Ireland national 06 boys team. Won 6-2.
- Camp/Event
- Hearts FC Easter Tournament
- 4/06/18 to 4/15/18
- Defeated Arsenal FC Academy 1-0. Started as left back in the tournament. I was selected to play Northern Ireland 06 boys team in an International friendly in Belfast, Ireland.
Training
- ODP State
- 3 years
- Qualified to play for the ODP 05 Michigan State team all three years.
- ODP Regional Team
- 3 years
- Played for the Midwest Region 2 team. Selected in 2018-19 as a top 18 performer at the Inter Regional tournament at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. 2020 canceled due to Covid-19.
- ODP International training and tournament Edinburgh, Scotland
- 1 year
- Trained at Hearts FC Academy with the Midwest Region 2 team. We played in the Easter tournament against Aberdeen FC, Arsenal Academy and Rangers FC.
- Michigan Fire Jrs Elite Training's
- 2 years
- Specific position training and technical work with college coaches.
- Stength and Agility Training Joseph Johnson
- 2 years
- https://uaconcepts.com/
Additional Sports
- Other
- 4 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Participated in West Michigan Futsal league and other futsal tournaments.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 Grand Haven Ad | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 Grand Rapids F | 2020 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 28 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 4 goals |
| Assists | 14 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 assists |
| Games Played | 22 | 8 | 21 | 7 | 18 Games Started |
| Shots on Goal | NA | NA |
Academics
Grades
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Test Scores
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsSelected Middle School Leadership Team Calling All Colors
- ActivitiesCertified US Referee Help with Church Garden Advertisement Coordinator for school yearbook