Daniel Chica (born February 18, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for MLS Next PRO side Carolina Core FC.

Daniel Chica
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-02-18) February 18, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2020 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 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

Career

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Youth

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Chica attended Tuscarora High School and played club soccer with the Virginia Development Academy until 2020.[1]

College

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In 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

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In 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] On July 11, 2024, it was announced that Chica would be departing the club for unannounced reseason.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Virginia Development Academy". www.vdasoccer.org.
  2. ^ "Daniel Chica - Men's Soccer". George Mason University Athletics.
  3. ^ "Loudoun United FC Sign Defender Daniel Chica".
  4. ^ Lukat, Carl (December 23, 2022). "Leesburg native Daniel Chica signs with Loudoun United FC". LoudounTimes.com.
  5. ^ "Friday Freedom Kicks: FIFA tournament announcements, Loudon United sign Daniel Chica, and more". Black And Red United. December 16, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lexington Sporting Club upgrades defender Daniel Chica from trialist to full-roster member". Lexington Sporting Club. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Lexington Sporting Club announces mid-season roster change". Lexington Sporting Club. Retrieved July 11, 2024.