Bayete Smith (born April 11, 1972) is a Canadian former soccer player who played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League, and the USL A-League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bayete Smith | ||
| Date of birth | April 11, 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Canada | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | Caribbean Stars | ||
| 1998–2001 | Toronto Olympians | ||
| 2002 | Toronto Lynx | 2 | (1) |
| 2002–2003 | Vaughan Sun Devils | ||
| 2004 | Brampton Hitmen | 20 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 18, 2015 | |||
Playing career
editSmith began playing at the college level with Florida International University, and later with Sheridan College in 2000.[1] In 1995, he played in the Canadian International Soccer League with the Caribbean Stars for two seasons.[2]
In 1998, he played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League with the Toronto Olympians. In his debut season with Toronto he contributed in securing the double by winning the regular season and the League Cup. In his sophomore season he assisted Toronto in securing the CPSL Championship. During the 2000 season, Smith was instrumental in Toronto's successful campaign as they secured their second double (regular season and league cup). For his efforts he was awarded the CPSL Defender of the Year, and was selected for the CPSL All-Star team.[3][4]
In 2002, he signed with the Toronto Lynx in the USL A-League.[5] He made his debut for the Lynx on May 3, 2002 in a 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Silverbacks.[6] The next day Toronto faced Charlotte Eagles and Smith scored his first goal for the club in a 2-1 defeat.[7] Following his short tenure with the Toronto Lynx he returned to the CPSL to sign with Vaughan Sun Devils.[8] In 2004, he signed with Brampton Hitmen and helped the club reach the postseason by finishing fourth in the Western Conference.[9] In 2008, he played with Markham Soccer Club Lightning, and secured the Ontario Cup master’s title.[10]
Managerial career
editIn 2001, he served as an assistant coach under Vito Colangelo for Seneca Sting.[11] In 2005, he was the assistant coach for the Seneca Sting men's indoor soccer team.[12] After his retirement from soccer he was employed as an athletic therapist and as a personal trainer.[1]
Honors
editToronto Olympians
edit- CPSL Championship (1): 1999
- CPSL League Cup (3): 1998, 1999, 2000
- Canadian Professional Soccer League Regular Season Champions (3): 1998, 1999, 2000
References
edit- ^ a b "KICKSTART Fitness - Bayete Smith Bio". www.kickstartfitness.com. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ McGill, Aldwyn. Aldwynable - Vintage Midget. Star Soccer Review. pp. 78, 80.
- ^ "CSL to Select Two All Star Teams For Upcoming Season". canadiansoccerleague.ca. Canadian Soccer League. June 25, 2019. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ Rumleski, Kathy (October 2, 2000). "Croatia bags Primus Cup by upsetting Olympians". The London Free Press.
- ^ "Bayete Smith | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
- ^ Michalko, Eric. "Rookie Becomes Fourth Lynx Ever To Score a Goal In Three Straight Games". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Toronto Lynx Game Report. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ Michalko, Eric. "Lynx Late Game Rally Falls Short – Club Gives Up Two First Half Goals But Nearly Force OVertime As Time Winds Down". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Toronto Lynx Game Report. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2003-04-23. Archived from the original on April 23, 2003. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League". 2004-06-22. Archived from the original on June 22, 2004. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "Lightning strike, grab provincial title". YorkRegion.com. Markham Economist & Sun. 2008-09-10. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "2001-02 Seneca Sting Men's Soccer Roster". Seneca College. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
- ^ "2004-05 Seneca Sting Men's Indoor Soccer Roster". Seneca College. Retrieved 2020-04-04.