[1] She attended Lake Oswego High School and Stanford University, graduating in 2000.
While studying at Stanford University, Smolak played for the school's soccer team.
[3] She transferred to the San Diego Spirit in 2001, where she remained for two seasons before playing for the New York Power.
[5] Smolak has served as the head coach for the San Francisco Iron Maiden, during which the team won two national championships.
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