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Smith wants to stay in Seattle, not return to Bournemouth

Forgotten Socceroo Brad Smith wants to extend his stay at MLS club Seattle Sounders despite a return to Premier League side Bournemouth on the horizon.

The 24-year-old is currently on loan from the English south-coast club with his time in Seattle set to end on June 30 - with the Cherries opting not to recall Smith during the January transfer window.

Smith has been a regular fixture at left back for the Sounders and feels his career will benefit from remaining in the MLS.

"I think it’s definitely possible for me to stay.