Former Liverpool defender Brad Smith has won the MLS Cup with the Seattle Sounders.
Smith joined the European champions in 2008 as a 14-year-old when he was scouted from his local high school.
The Australian made 11 first team appearances for the Reds, scoring one solitary goal.
The full-back made his professional debut for Liverpool when he replaced an injured Joe Allen in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Smith would go on loan to Swindon where he played ten games.
He would score his first professional goal against Exeter in the FA Cup.
The 25-year-old was then sold to fellow Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.
Smith would see limited playing time with Charlie Daniels being the preferred option at left-back.
The Aussie was able to find some brilliant form when he completed his loan move to current MLS Cup champions, Seattle Sounders.
He instantly became a fan favourite amongst the Sounders’ fans. With his ability to bomb forward down the wing, he tallied up seven assists in 28 appearances.
Thank you, for giving us a chance and sticking around a bit longer than originally planned. Whether you stay permanently or not, it’s been an absolute pleasure and wishing you nothing but the best! #EBFG #MLSCupFinal
— Better Than Bob FC (@barca_forever69) November 11, 2019
i hope things work out and we find a way to bring you back for good. you were incredible for us and i enjoyed watching you play for us.
— james (@itsjameshayes) November 11, 2019
You have been an absolute pleasure to watch this season, an integral part of our cup run. Congratulations on an excellent season, for bringing home the cup, and I wish you success in the future, whether as our long-term LB (?) or elsewhere.
— Brendan Davy (@brendandavy) November 11, 2019
Smith was a prominent figure in the Seattle side as they secured their second MLS Cup.
The fullback also became the first Australian to win the trophy.
The Sounders defeated Toronto FC 3-1 in the final, with Smith registering 61 minutes before being substituted for the future final MVP Victor Rodriguez.
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