[1] Smethurst spent time with three amateur teams, Glenwood, Berea Park and Addington, in his early career.
Despite missing a large part of the 1969–1970 season with an injury, Smethurst still compiled 20 goals in 42 games with the reserves.
[3] In 1978, he began the season with Tampa Bay, but in May 1978 at his own request, he was traded to the San Diego Sockers in exchange for Peter Andersen.
In the spring of 1982, he joined the Carolina Lightnin' of the American Soccer League, and after six games retired from outdoor football.
[8][9][10][11] Now an accomplished author and sports consultant, Smethurst lives in Valrico, Florida, and runs a professional soccer training academy.