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Bradley Soccer Names Ryan Smith Assistant Coach

PEORIA, IL – Former Louisville star Ryan Smith, who boasts seven years of competitive soccer coaching experience, has joined the Bradley Soccer staff as an assistant coach, according to an announcement by Braves head coach Jim DeRose Friday.

Smith fills the position vacated by Joe Burger, who joined the Minnesota United FC Development Academy as youth programs technical director during the 2017 season.

"We are very excited to welcome Ryan to our staff and the Bradley community," said DeRose. "Ryan's background as a player and young coach to date is very impressive.