Missouri State

Honors
MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll: Fall 2025

2025 (Sophomore)
Started all 20 matches on the back line, totaling 1,542 minutes … Recorded three shots with two on goal … Made a significant impact on the Bears’ defensive unit ... Named to the MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the Fall semester.

Houston  
Appeared in seven games for the University of Houston for the 2024 season … made her first career start as a true freshman against No. 25 Texas Tech … tallied one assist against Texas State. 
 
Background 
Played club soccer or KC Athletics in 2023 and 2024 ... Tabbed as a First Team All-Conference selection at Lee's Summit Senior High School all four years ... Named the 2023 Conference Player of the Year ... Garnered First Team All-Region, All-District and All-State recognition in 2023 ... Scored 15 goals and tallied seven assists as a freshman ... Also played golf and basketball for the Tigers. 
 
Personal  
Kayla Vychell Smith was born 03/09/06 in Lee’s Summit Mo. … Daughter of Roxie and Timothy Smith Sr. ... Has two brothers, Jeremy and Timothy Jr. ... Timothy Jr. plays soccer at Marquette University ... Majoring in Marketing.