Kelly Smith

English footballer (born 1978)

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Kelly Jayne Smith is an English former football forward who spent three spells with FA WSL club Arsenal Ladies. After moving to the United States, Smith broke records with Seton Hall University then played professionally with Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) franchise Philadelphia Charge. After returning to Arsenal for a period which included a 2007 UEFA Women's Cup win, Smith was tempted back to America with another professional contract, this time with Boston Breakers in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She accumulated 117 caps for the England national team after making her debut in 1995. Despite being hit by serious injury during her career, Smith is England's second-highest goalscorer with 46 goals. She played for Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Arsenal legend Smith appointed assistant coach Kelly Smith, who won 11 trophies with Arsenal during her playing career, is named assistant coach. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023
Former forward Smith joins Arsenal coaching team Former Arsenal forward Kelly Smith rejoins the Women's Super League title contenders as a coach until the end of the season. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2023
Kelly Smith column: Why England must embrace Euros challenge In Kelly Smith's first BBC Sport column, she discusses England's opening game of the Euros, why they cannot afford to lose and how they can go far in the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on July 5, 2022

Emma Hayes and Kelly Smith: Chelsea boss and former Arsenal and England star inducted into WSL Hall of Fame Chelsea manger Emma Hayes and ex-Arsenal and England striker Kelly Smith are the latest names to be inducted into the Women's Super League Hall of Fame. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2021