Youth and college Waltman began his soccer career with Solaris '81,
Washington state champions each of his seven seasons. He attended
Bellarmine Preparatory School in
Tacoma, Washington. While there, he was a four-year starter on the boys' soccer team. In those four seasons, the school was undefeated in league play. Waltman earned All-League honors four years running and was All-Area for two years. He holds the Bellarmine records for games started, wins and
goals against average. He then attended the
University of Washington, playing on the school's soccer team from 1999 to 2002. He started 18 of 19 games in his senior year, had 12 wins, 7 shutouts. He was All-Pac-10 second team, Pac-10 second team all academic, was co-captain and was voted
Most Inspirational by his teammates. He graduated
bachelor's degree in business. During his college years Waltman also played for the
Yakima Reds in the
USL Premier Development League.
Professional In April 2004, Waltman signed with the
Seattle Sounders of
USL First Division where he spent the season as a backup goalkeeper. On October 18, 2004, the Chicago Storm of
Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) announced they had signed Waltman on loan from the Sounders. He was first team All-Rookie, with multiple keeper-of-the-week awards. In September 2006, he signed a three-year contract extension with the Storm, was traded two days later to the
Detroit Ignition in exchange for
Jim Larkin. In 2006-2007 Waltman was the back-up for Sanaldo, but achieved a 5–1 record. As the starter in the 2007–2008 season Waltman led the MISL in minutes played, wins, assists by a goalkeeper, and save percentage, helping the Ignition to their second straight regular season championship. He was named second team MISL all-league. Danny achieved his 1000th MISL career save in 2008. In 2008-2009 Waltman led the Detroit Ignition to the Championship of the new
Xtreme Soccer League. He led in almost all statistical categories, started all 20 games, was Keeper-of-the Month twice, was named to the XSL All-Star team, and was voted MVP of the XSL, the first keeper to win that award in indoor soccer since the legendary
Victor Nogueira in 1998. Danny prides himself as being a team player. Commenting on the XSL championship, he quoted Michael Jordan: "Talent wins games. Intelligence and teamwork win championships." And on winning the MVP award, Waltman said " It's a team award. I benefit from the great play of my teammates." Waltman signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds for the
2009 season. For the Riverhounds Waltman collected 5 wins, 4 shutouts, and had a GAA of 1.27, He was 3rd in the league with 61 saves and received one Team-of-the-Week recognition. Of the season Danny said "It was great to play outdoor again. I did well, but I can do a lot better. The Riverhound organization was outstanding, and the fans were great." Waltman was the first player signed by the
MISL 1st year
Missouri Comets. == References ==