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Darren Smith scores five goals in Detroit City FC win over Sporting Jax

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Darren Smith scores five goals in Detroit City FC win over Sporting Jax
Summary

Darren Smith of Detroit City FC tied the USL Championship single-game record with five goals in a 6-2 victory against Sporting Club Jacksonville on June 13 at Hodges Stadium. Smith opened the scoring in the 13th minute, added goals in the 26th and stoppage time of the first half, and struck twice more in the second half. Sporting Jax initially took the lead with a ninth-minute header from Emil Jaaskelainen but could not maintain momentum, suffering its 15th consecutive match without a win. Following this loss, Sporting Jax remains at home for a match against the Charleston Battery on June 20.

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By the Numbers
  • •Darren Smith ties USL record with five goals.
  • •Detroit City FC beats Sporting Jax 6-2.
  • •Sporting Jax now 0-10-3 this season.
  • •Emil Jaaskelainen gives Sporting Jax an early lead.
  • •Next match for Sporting Jax is June 20 against Charleston Battery.
Latest Updates
  • 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — A Detroit City FC player just scored five goals in a match. Seriously
  • 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Wait, how many goals? Detroit forward nets record vs. Sporting Jax men
What they're saying
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Darren Smith, a forward from South Africa, tied the USL regular-season record with five goals in a 6-2 win in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday.

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Sporting Jax men's soccer is now on the wrong side of a USL Championship league record, thanks to Detroit City FC and forward Darren Smith.

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