Derek Waldeck
Derek Waldeck (born February 1, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for North Texas SC in the USL League One.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | February 1, 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Santa Clarita, California, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | North Texas SC | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Youth career | |||
2012–2013 | FC Los Angeles | ||
2014–2015 | SCV Magic | ||
2015–2016 | Real So Cal | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2019 | Stanford Cardinal | 89 | (6) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2019 | Southern California Seahorses | 12 | (1) |
2020– | North Texas SC | 16 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020 |
Playing career
Youth, college and amateur
Waldeck played youth soccer with FC Los Angeles, SCV Magic and Real So Cal in California before playing college soccer at Stanford University.[1] During his time at Stanford, Waldeck made 89 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 22 assists.[1] Waldeck won two NCAA National Championships with Stanford, and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region First Team and All-Pac-12 First Team in his senior season.[2]
While at college, Waldeck played with USL League Two side Southern California Seahorses in both 2018[3] and 2019.[4]
MLS SuperDraft
On January 13, 2020, Waldeck was selected 66th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas.[5]
North Texas SC
On February 14, 2020, Waldeck signed with North Texas SC, the USL League One affiliate of FC Dallas.[6] He made his professional debut on July 25, 2020, starting in a 2–1 victory over Forward Madison.[7]
References
- "Derek Waldeck – Men's Soccer". Stanford University Athletics.
- "Derek Waldeck | MLSsoccer.com".
- "Southern California Seahorses – 2018 Regular Season – Roster – #3 – Derek Waldeck -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Southern California Seahorses | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "FC Dallas Selects Three More Players in Final Rounds of 2020 MLS SuperDraft | FC Dallas".
- Epperley, Drew (February 14, 2020). "North Texas SC Signs Midfielders Anders Engebretsen and Derek Waldeck". Big D Soccer.
- "North Texas SC vs. Forward Madison FC - July 25, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.