WHILE WITH THE RAMS:
● Received back-to-back starts against Bryant (9/5/08) and Seton Hall (9/7/08) in the VCU Nike/Alltel Classic.
● Appeared in 11 games for the Rams in 2007, receiving the starting nod in nine contests.
● Came on strong as a stalwart on the Black and Gold’s back line after being pushed into the starting lineup in the final eight games of the 2007 season.
● Helped limit opponents to just eight goals during the final eight games of his sophomore campaign, while the Rams’ offense found the back of the net on 25 occasions.
● Tallied his first collegiate goal in a 6-0 road victory over UNC Wilmington (11/2/07).
● Registered a career-high three shots with two on goal in a 3-2 home win against Towson (10/28/07).
● Speed and athleticism impressed the VCU coaching staff and was invited to join the squad as a walk-on late in the 2006 season.

PRIOR TO VCU:
● Was a three-year member of nearby Atlee High School’s varsity soccer team.
● Helped the Raiders capture the district championship during his sophomore and junior seasons, and the regular season title as a senior.
● Also played one year of baseball at Atlee.

GETTING TO KNOW DAMIAN:
● Born September 16, 1988 in Glen Allen, Va.
● Son of Roscoe and Belinda Friday, who attended Virginia State University
● Majoring in urban studies and geography at VCU