Daniel Chica

Daniel Chica (born February 18, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender for the USL Championship club Loudoun United.

Daniel Chica
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-02-18) 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
 Loudoun United
Number 20
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

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]

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.
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