AJ Smith
AJ Smith Pronunciation
Virginia
2024
• Selected 78th overall by New York City FC in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft (Round 3, Pick 18)
• Made three starts in eight appearances on the season
• Logged a total of 352 minutes
• Made his Virginia debut in a 1-1 draw at California (9/21)
• Scored his first goal as a Cavalier in a 2-0 win at No. 9 Pitt in the ACC Quarterfinal (11/10)
• Recorded a career-high three points (1g, 1a) in Virginia’s comeback win over West Virginia in NCAA Second Round (11/24)
• His goal against West Virginia marked the first game-winner of his NCAA career
Tyler JC (2023)
• Made 20 starts in 22 appearances
• Scored 18 goals and added six assists to total 42 points
• Tallied six game-winning goals
• Led his team to a runner-up finish in the Junior College National Championship
Background
• Made seven appearances for Amager Academy and recorded three goals and one assist
• Made three appearances for Fremad Amager first team
Personal
• Parents are Ato Smith and Roberta Aba Smith
• Has two siblings, Ebenezer and Elyona