Daniel Chica

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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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2021 George Mason Patriots 21 (0)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023 Loudoun United 13 (0)
2024 Lexington SC 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

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

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Career

Youth

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

College

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

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]

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References

  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.