Phillip Buffington is an American soccer player who has played for Mississippi Brilla, Dandaloo Lions Football Club, and Harrisburg City Islanders professionally.
Education
Buffington attended Jackson Preparatory School and played one year of college soccer at Marshall University before transferring to Mississippi College as a sophomore. At Military Cross he was a three-time All-Conference First Team and All-American Second team pick, and set a school record and tied the conference"s all-time mark by scoring 54 goals over three seasons.
During his college years Buffington also played for Mississippi Brilla in the USL Premier Development League, and was Brilla"s top scorer in the 2008 season.
Career
He currently coaching at Manchester Academy in Mississippi. College Professional Buffington turned professional when he signed with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division in 2009. Buffington was medically released in May 2010.
Buffington returned to Mississippi Brilla for the 2010 PDL season., scoring six goals in 11 games in his first season back with the team
During the 2010-2011 American winter to summer Buffington spent time in Australia with Dandaloo Football Club in the Illawarra Premier League, scoring 11 goals and adding 6 assist in his time with the club