Derrek Chan

Derrek Chan (born August 8, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II.

Derrek Chan
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-08-08) August 8, 1998
Place of birth Cowan Heights, California, United States
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 81
Youth career
West Coast FC
Cal South ODP
LA Galaxy
Strikers FC
FC Golden State
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 UC Davis Aggies 16 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Orange County SC U23 1 (0)
2022– New York Red Bulls II 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 2, 2022

Career

Youth

Chan played high school soccer at Orange Lutheran High School, where he was a three-time team defensive MVP and arned All-Trinity League honors in his final prep season. Chan also played club soccer for various teams in California, including West Coast FC, who he helped to titles at the National Cup, the Surf Cup Super Cup, and the Vegas Cup, as well as a SCDCL Flight One title. Chan also competed for the CalSouth ODP, LA Galaxy Academy, Strikers FC Academy, and FC Golden State Academy teams.[1]

College & Amateur

In 2017, Chan attended the University of California, Davis to play college soccer. Chan made 16 appearances for the Aggies, 15 of those in his final season in 2021, where he recorded 45 saves, and tallied four shutouts.[1]

While at college, Chan also appeared in the USL PDL for Orange County SC U23 in 2018, making a single appearance.[2]

Professional

On March 3, 2022, Chan signed with USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II.[3] He made his professional debut on April 2, 2022, coming on as a 2nd–minute substitute in a 3–2 loss to FC Tulsa following a sending off to starting goalkeeper Giannis Nikopolidis.[4]

References
  1. "Derrek Chan - Men's Soccer". UC Davis Athletics.
  2. "Orange County SC U23 - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #30 - Derrek Chan - GK". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls II Sign Goalkeeper Derrek Chan". New York Red Bulls.
  4. "Match Center | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
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