Owen Damm Explained

Owen Damm
Birth Date:22 August 2003
Birth Place:Versailles, Kentucky, United States
Height:1.83m (06feet)
Position:Defender, Midfielder
Currentclub:Louisville City
Clubnumber:67
Youthyears1:–2021
Youthclubs1:Louisville City
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Louisville City
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Northern Colorado Hailstorm (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:FC Tulsa (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Club-Update:October 19, 2023

Owen Damm (born August 22, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for FC Tulsa on loan from USL Championship club Louisville City.

Club career

Youth

Damm attended Woodford County High School where he played high school and three times made all-state lists, including a first team spot in 2020, and helped his school to a trio of district titles from 2019 to 2021.[1] [2]

In February 2021, Damm signed a USL academy contract with USL Championship side Louisville City, which allowed him to retain his NCAA eligibility.[3]

Professional

On December 21, 2021, it was announced that Damm had signed a professional deal with Louisville City, which included a scholarship at Bellevue University.[4] [5]

On April 6, 2022, Damm was loaned to USL League One's ahead of their inaugural season.[6] He made his professional debut the same day, appearing as a half-time substitute in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[7]

On May 17, 2024, Damm was loaned to USL Championship side FC Tulsa for the remainder of the 2024 season.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owen Damm.
  2. Web site: Versailles native Owen Damm signs with Louisville City FC. December 21, 2021. WLEX.
  3. Web site: Louisville City FC signs seven youth players to USL Academy contracts.
  4. Web site: Academy standout Damm signs pro deal including scholarship.
  5. News: Drummond . Cameron . 2021-12-21 . Kentucky high school soccer star turns pro. But college education is part of the deal. . . live . subscription . 2023-07-15 . https://archive.today/20230715141700/https://www.kentucky.com/sports/article256669897.html . 2023-07-15.
  6. Web site: Damm, Faundez sent out for League One loans.
  7. Web site: Colorado Springs vs. Northern Colorado - 7 April 2022 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  8. Web site: FC Tulsa acquires Owen Damm on Loan from Louisville City FC.