| Damien Pottinger | |
| Birth Date: | 17 January 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Position: | Forward |
| Youthyears1: | 2000–2003 |
| Youthclubs1: | Duquesne University |
| Years1: | 2002 |
| Years2: | 2004–2005 |
| Years3: | 2004–2006 |
| Years4: | 2006 |
| Years5: | 2006 |
| Years6: | 2007 |
| Years7: | 2007–2008 |
| Years8: | 2009 |
| Clubs1: | Vaughan Sun Devils |
| Clubs2: | Pittsburgh Riverhounds |
| Clubs3: | Philadelphia KiXX (indoor) |
| Clubs4: | St. Louis Steamers (indoor) |
| Clubs5: | Toronto Lynx |
| Clubs6: | GS United |
| Clubs7: | Orlando Sharks (indoor) |
| Clubs8: | Italia Shooters |
| Caps1: | 1 |
| Caps2: | 22 |
| Caps3: | 21 |
| Caps4: | 22 |
| Caps5: | 21 |
| Caps7: | 28 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 4 |
| Goals3: | 5 |
| Goals4: | 4 |
| Goals5: | 5 |
| Goals7: | 12 |
Damien Pottinger (born January 17, 1982) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a forward.
Pottinger began playing at the college level with Duquesne University in 2000, where he is currently the University's all-time leading goal-scorer with 34 goals.[1] [2] After a successful stint with Duquesne, he was named to the Atlantic 10 Pre-Season All-Conference Team and the Most Valuable Offensive Player. His achievements were recognized in 2009 when he was inducted into the university's hall of fame.[3]
He played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League during the college offseason with Vaughan Sun Devils making his debut on June 21, 2002, against the Ottawa Wizards where he registered a goal in a 3–1 victory.[4] After the conclusion of his college career, he was selected second overall by Edmonton Aviators in the 2004 A-League draft.[5] [6] [7] Instead, he would sign a contract with Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Pro Soccer League where he appeared in eight matches and recorded a goal.[8] [9] He returned to Pittsburgh for the 2005 season where he appeared in 14 matches and recorded three goals.[10] [11]
In 2006, he was acquired by the Toronto Lynx of the USL First Division.[12] He made his debut on June 4, 2006, against Virginia Beach Mariners which ended in a scoreless draw.[13] On June 15 he recorded his first goal with Toronto against Miami FC in a 2–2 draw.[14] In his debut season, he scored 5 goals in 21 games. He participated in the 2006 Open Canada Cup final where Toronto was defeated by Ottawa St. Anthony Italia.[15]
In 2009, he appeared in a semifinal match in the Canadian Soccer League with Italia Shooters against Trois-Rivières Attak, where he recorded a goal.[16] In 2014, he played in the Ontario Soccer League with GS United where he finished as the top goal scorer in the Provincial Elite division.[17]
In the winter of 2004, he played in the Major Indoor Soccer League with Philadelphia KiXX.[18] In his debut season with Philadelphia, he assisted the club in securing a playoff berth.[19] He re-signed with Philadelphia for the 2005-2006 season.[20] Midway through 2006 he played with league rivals St. Louis Steamers in 2006.[21] [22] During the 2007-08 indoor season he played with the Orlando Sharks.[23] [24]
GS United