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Shawn Smart

b. 2004

American soccer player

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About Shawn Smart

Born 2004. Shawn Smart is an American association football player.

Shawn Smart (born February 24, 2004) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship.

Career Youth and college Smart attended the Montverde Academy in Florida, where he was a teammate with Hamady Diop and Ousmane Sylla. In 2022, he attended Clemson University to play college soccer, where he went on to make 36 appearances, scoring two goals and tallying three assists. In 2023, Smart helped the Tigers to win the NCAA Division I College Cup with their victory against the University of Notre Dame, scoring the winning goal.

Professional After two years of college soccer, Smart left Clemon to sign his first professional contract, joining USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights on February 26, 2024.

On December 21, 2024, Smart was selected 68th overall in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by Colorado Rapids. However, he wasn't signed by Colorado and instead signed a two-year contract extension with Las Vegas Lights.

Honours Clemson University NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament: 2023

Personal Shawn's sister, Shayla, plays college soccer at Wake Forest University.

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Important facts

Born
24 February 2004
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United States

People in Shawn Smart's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shawn Smart?

American soccer player

When was Shawn Smart born?

Shawn Smart was born on 24 February 2004.

What is Shawn Smart's occupation?

Shawn Smart is an association football player.

What nationality is Shawn Smart?

Shawn Smart is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shawn Smart

· Wikidata: Q125760929

· DBpedia: Shawn Smart

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