Timbers Sign Defender Ross Smith

The Timbers acquired another player for the 2010 campaign, a 29year old Canadian defender Ross Smith. Smith joined the Rochester Rhinos midway through the season in 2008 and won USL team of the week honors three times that year. Smith signed with the Colorado rapids last season, however his contract was terminated after doctors found a problem with his heart. He had heart surgery to correct the problem and last November signed with the somewhat famous Ebbsfleet United. In December he expressed his intent to come to the States and is now officially a Timber.

His career in England before returning to the states, from portlandtimbers.com

The Milton, Ontario, native has played a majority of his professional career in Europe. After his rookie season with Scotland’s Montrose FC in 2003-04, Smith played for English clubs Margate FC (2004-05), Gravesend & Northfleet FC (2005-07) and League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge (2007-08). During his time in England, Smith was named the 2006 Player of the Year for Gravesend & Northfleet, and reached the third round of the 2007-08 FA Cup with Dagenham & Redbridge.

Highlights from his years in England