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Chris Pontius (Christopher Richard Pontius) was born on 12 May, 1987 in Yorba Linda, California, U.S., is an American soccer player. Discover Chris Pontius's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
Popular As |
Christopher Richard Pontius |
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N/A |
Age |
36 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
12 May, 1987 |
Birthday |
12 May |
Birthplace |
Yorba Linda, California, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 36 years old group.
Chris Pontius Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Chris Pontius height is 6ft 0in .
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6ft 0in |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chris Pontius Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chris Pontius worth at the age of 36 years old? Chris Pontius’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Chris Pontius's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Chris Pontius Social Network
Timeline
Christopher Richard Pontius (born May 12, 1987) is an American former professional soccer player.
Pontius attended and played central midfield for Servite High School.
He played club soccer with the Irvine Strikers.
In 2006, Pontius and the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos won the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship.
He played college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was named Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2007, and Hermann Trophy candidate in 2008.
Despite being originally named to Ventura County Fusion's roster in 2008 along with a number of other Gauchos, he did not appear in any matches for the club.
Pontius was drafted in the first round (7th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United.
He made his professional debut, and scored his first professional goal, on March 22, 2009, in D.C. United's first game of the 2009 MLS season against Los Angeles Galaxy.
On December 22, 2009, Pontius received his first call up to train with the senior U.S. national team.
On May 23, 2010 Pontius scored D.C.'s 2nd goal in the 3–2 victory against Italian giants A.C. Milan.
In September 2010, he had a hamstring injury that required surgery and ended his season.
Training in Carson, California began for Pontius and the other players called up on January 4, 2010, leading up to a friendly match against Chile.
Again in 2011, his season ended early with a fractured tibia.
On August 29, 2011, Pontius was called up by the U.S. National Team for friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium.
On July 25, 2012 he scored the MLS All-Star's 2nd goal against Chelsea F.C. to equalize their eventual 3–2 win.
Also in 2012, Pontius emerged as D.C. United's leading goal scorer with 10 goals through the first 27 league matches.
On September 14, 2012, D.C. United announced Pontius' signing to a long-term contract extension with the club (terms of the extension are as yet undisclosed).
Pontius has had a career riddled with injuries.
In 2012, his first injury free season since his debut, he scored a career high 12 goals.
Injuries again plagued Pontius in 2013 and he only played in 22 of the 34 matches that year.
D.C. United announced in April 2014, that Pontius would again undergo hamstring surgery and would likely miss most of the 2014 season.
Pontius eventually returned to the lineup as a substitute on September 10, 2014 with a mere 8 games left in the regular season.
He played 182 games, scored 37 goals, and recorded 23 assists for DC.
On December 7, 2015, Pontius was traded to Philadelphia Union for allocation money.
Pontius saw a resurgence to form and became a major contributor to the Union's 2016 season as he led the team in scoring with 12 goals from 34 appearances on the left wing.
This return to form earned him the 2016 MLS Comeback Player of the Year.
Pontius made his debut for the national team on January 29, 2017 as a substitute in a friendly against Serbia.
Pontius signed as a free agent with LA Galaxy in January 2018.
Pontius's contract with LA Galaxy concluded at the end of their 2018 season.
He re-signed with the club on December 19.
Pontius announced his retirement from professional soccer on October 29, 2019.