Nicolas Pinto

Canadian soccer player

Nicolas PintoPersonal information

Place of birth|  Quebec, Canada
Position(s)|  Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2000|  Montreal Impact|  2|  (0)
2001–2005|  Montreal/Laval Dynamites|  30|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nicolas Pinto is a former Canadian soccer player who had stints in the USL A-League and the Canadian Professional Soccer League.

## Playing career

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Pinto began his professional career in 2000, with the Montreal Impact in the USL A-League. He was one of the several new signings conducted by new Montreal head coach Zoran Jankovic.[1] During his tenure with Montreal he mostly served as a backup goalkeeper, and appeared in two matches. On May 16, 2001, he was signed by newly expansion franchise Montreal Dynamites of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[2] He helped Montreal finish fourth in the overall standings, thus qualifying for the playoffs. In the playoffs the Dynamites faced St. Catharines Wolves, but were defeated by a score of 2–1. Pinto returned to the organization for the 2002 season.[3] Montreal would finish second in the Eastern Conference and secure a postseason berth. The club was eliminated early on in a wildcard match against the Metro Lions in a 3–1 defeat.

In 2004, the Dynamites took a sabbatical for the 2004 season, which resulted in Pinto re-signing with the organization for the 2005 season. The Laval franchise finished third in the Eastern Conference, and reached the quarterfinals.

## References

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1. ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.ca. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
2. ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.ca. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
3. ^ Glover, Robin. "June 8, 2002 CPSL Toronto Croatia vs Montreal Dynamites (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-05-31.

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals