Schmitt signed for Phoenix FC in November 2012, joining from FC Tucson. During his season with Tucson, Schmitt played all 16 regular season matches, playing 1,175 minutes which was the 3rd highest of the team. He scored one goal and had two assists. He also played in all 90 minutes of the playoff game against Seattle Sounders U-23, coming out on the losing side 1–0.
Schmitt made his first professional appearance in Phoenix FCs opening match of their inaugural season in Los Angeles against the Blues. Schmitt played the first 61 minutes of the 2–0 loss.
Schmitt made a total of 17 appearances for Phoenix FC during the 2013 season.
