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Brad Smith joins Seattle Sounders on season-long loan from Bournemouth

Brad Smith during the Premier League match between Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light on April 29, 2017 in Sunderland, England.
Image: Brad Smith made 11 first-team appearances for Bournemouth after joining from Liverpool in 2016

Bournemouth defender Brad Smith has joined MLS club Seattle Sounders on a season-long loan.

The Australia international made 11 first-team appearances for Bournemouth after moving from Liverpool in 2016, and missed the majority of last season with a hip injury.

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Bournemouth retain the option in January to recall Smith from Seattle, who are currently eighth in the Western Conference.

"Brad is a good player with a strong background and a skillset that we believe fits the style we want to play in the most important part of our season," Seattle head coach Brian Schmetzer told the club's website.

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"He has participated at some of the elite levels of professional football, and we think he can give us some immediate help down the homestretch."

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