Daniel Chica (born February 18, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One side Lexington SC.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 18, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Leesburg, Virginia, United States | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lexington SC | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Virginia Development Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | George Mason Patriots | 21 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Loudoun United | 13 | (0) |
| 2024– | Lexington SC | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023 | |||
Career
editYouth
editChica attended Tuscarora High School and played club soccer with the Virginia Development Academy until 2020.[1]
College
editIn 2020, Chica attended George Mason University to play college soccer. In two seasons with the Patriots, Chica made a total of 21 appearances and was named tom the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in his freshman year.[2]
Professional
editIn 2022, Chica spent time with the VDA-D.C. United U23 side and trained with Loudoun United. On December 15, 2022, it was announced Chica would sign a professional contract with Loudoun ahead of their 2023 season in the USL Championship.[3][4][5]
In March 2024, Lexington SC announced that Chica would be upgraded from a trialists to a full roster spot with the team.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Virginia Development Academy". www.vdasoccer.org.
- ^ "Daniel Chica - Men's Soccer". George Mason University Athletics.
- ^ "Loudoun United FC Sign Defender Daniel Chica".
- ^ Lukat, Carl (December 23, 2022). "Leesburg native Daniel Chica signs with Loudoun United FC". LoudounTimes.com.
- ^ "Friday Freedom Kicks: FIFA tournament announcements, Loudon United sign Daniel Chica, and more". Black And Red United. December 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lexington Sporting Club upgrades defender Daniel Chica from trialist to full-roster member". Lexington Sporting Club. Retrieved March 27, 2024.