Tate Schmitt

BIOGRAPHY

Tate Schmitt was born May 28, 1997 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is defender in Major League Soccer.

On January 3, 2019, Schmitt signed as a Homegrown Player for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. Schmitt made his RSL and MLS debut on March 23, getting the start in a 2–1 loss against Los Angeles FC. He ended his rookie season with 8 total appearances for RSL, 6 MLS appearances, plus an appearance each in the Open Cup and Leagues Cup. Schmitt primarily played for RSL's USL Championship affiliate, Real Monarchs. He scored 2 goals and had an assist in 15 regular season games for the Monarchs, while adding 1 goal and 3 assists in 4 playoff games, helping the Monarchs win the 2019 USL Championship Playoffs.

In a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Schmitt made 4 appearances for RSL.

On June 10, 2021, Schmitt was loaned to his hometown club Phoenix Rising. On June 12 he made his debut and scored his first goal for Phoenix in a 3–1 win over the Tacoma Defiance. Schmitt ended the regular season with 22 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist, helping Phoenix finish 1st in the Western Conference. Rising lost in the first round of the playoffs on penalties to Rio Grande Valley FC.

Following the 2021 season, Schmitt's contract option was declined by Salt Lake, but was re-signed on January 19, 2022. He scored his first goal for RSL on March 11, finding the right side netting in the 90+3rd minute to beat the New England Revolution 3–2. Schmitt ended the regular season with 14 appearances and 2 goals, helping RSL finish 7th in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs. RSL lost in the first round on penalties to Austin FC, with Schmitt not appearing in the match.

Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Salt Lake. On February 17, 2023, Schmitt signed with the Houston Dynamo. He made his Dynamo debut and scored his first goal for the club on February 26 in a 2–1 loss to FC CIncinnati in the opening match of the season.