Damien Pottinger
Encyclopedia
Damien Pottinger is a professional soccer player who played for the Orlando Sharks
in the Major Indoor Soccer League
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, Pottinger was selected second overall by Edmonton Aviators
in the 2004 A-League draft. Though he never signed a professional contract with the club. In 2005 Pottinger signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
of the USL Second Division
where he played 14 games and scored 3 goals.
In 2006 Pottinger was spotted by Toronto Lynx
Head Coach Duncan Wilde and was offered a contract. He made his debut on Sunday June 4, 2006 against Virginia Beach Mariners
which ended in a 0-0 draw. On June 15 Pottinger scored his first goal against Miami FC
. With the Lynx, Pottinger formed a strong partnership with Kevin Jeffrey
up front where he scored 5 goals in 21 games. He helped the Lynx to a 10 home game undefeaded streak. Pottinger helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
which the team lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
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Orlando Sharks
The Orlando Sharks were an American indoor soccer was based in Orlando, Florida, USA. Founded in 2007, the team played in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
in the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
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Career
After playing college soccer with Duquesne UniversityDuquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
, Pottinger was selected second overall by Edmonton Aviators
Edmonton Aviators
The Edmonton Aviators were a soccer club based in Edmonton, Alberta. The club was founded in 2003 as a member of the United Soccer League's North American A-League and folded after playing only one season, 2004. Midway through the season, with the club in financial trouble, the league took it over...
in the 2004 A-League draft. Though he never signed a professional contract with the club. In 2005 Pottinger signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
where he played 14 games and scored 3 goals.
In 2006 Pottinger was spotted by Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
Head Coach Duncan Wilde and was offered a contract. He made his debut on Sunday June 4, 2006 against Virginia Beach Mariners
Virginia Beach Mariners
The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer...
which ended in a 0-0 draw. On June 15 Pottinger scored his first goal against Miami FC
Miami FC
Fort Lauderdale Strikers is an American professional association football team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. With the Lynx, Pottinger formed a strong partnership with Kevin Jeffrey
Kevin Jeffrey
Kevin Jeffrey is a former professional football forward who spent eight season in the USL First Division...
up front where he scored 5 goals in 21 games. He helped the Lynx to a 10 home game undefeaded streak. Pottinger helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
which the team lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
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