Smith has three goal contributions in over 1,500 minutes played in the regular season
Phoenix Rising FC today announced it has signed defender Collin Smith to a contract extension through the 2027 season, pending league and federation approval.
Smith, 21, joined Rising ahead of the 2025 season from Rhode Island FC. The outside back has made three goal contributions (1G, 2A) in his first season with the club, netting his first goal against Detroit City FC on April 12.
“Phoenix is my home away from home,” Smith said. “From the coaching staff to the front office, top to bottom, there are a lot of great people around me. All those things made it the right decision to stay.”
Smith is one of six Rising players to surpass 1,500 minutes played in the regular season. Notably, he has started 17 of the 20 regular season matches he has been available.
“I’m fortunate to have worked with (Smith) prior, and to have him trust me with his growth and development means a lot,” Rising Head Coach Pa-Modou Kah said. “(The extension) is a straight testament to him, but also in the trust he has put in me and the club to help with his development.”
Transaction: Phoenix Rising signs defender Collin Smith to a contract extension through the 2027 season, pending league and federation approval.
