Duran Ferree
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 28, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Orange County SC (on loan from San Diego FC) | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2022 | San Diego Surf | ||
| Del Norte Nighthawks | |||
| San Diego Loyal Select | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | San Diego Loyal | 5 | (0) |
| 2023– | San Diego FC | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Orange County SC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | United States U17 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 25, 2024 | |||
Duran Ferree (born September 28, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side Orange County SC, on loan from Major League Soccer club San Diego FC.[1][2]
Career[edit]
Youth[edit]
Ferree began his soccer career in the San Diego Surf youth program, later playing for Del Norte High School.[3][4]
In April 2021, Ferree joined the developmental program of Loyal Select, attracting attention for his goalkeeping skills.[5][6] During his time with Loyal Select, Ferree was trained under Matthew Hall, the team's head coach and goalkeeping coach.[3]
Ferree joined Loyal Select in April 2021 and quickly drew the attention of the coaching staff, including Matthew Hall.[3] In his initial season with Loyal Select, Ferree achieved two shutouts and continued this form into the following season.[3] His role at Loyal involved both training and participating in matches while concurrently managing his academic studies through a combination of in-person and online classes.[3]
For his performance in the 2021-22 youth soccer season, Ferree was recognized as the ECNL Boys Southwest Conference U16 Player of the Year and was named to the All-Conference First Team.[6]
Professional[edit]
In September 2022, his performance led to a professional contract with San Diego Loyal, becoming the first player from the Loyal Select program to do so.[7][6] He made his debut on October 9, 2022.[8] At San Diego Loyal, he was coached by Landon Donovan.[9]
In December 2023, Ferree was signed by San Diego FC, becoming the inaugural signed player in the team's history.[10][11][12][13]
On January 25, 2024, it was announced that Ferree would join USL Championship side Orange County SC on a loan deal for the 2024 season.[14][15]
International[edit]
In February 2023, Ferree was a part of the U.S. national team that reached the final of the Concacaf U-17 Championship, where they were defeated by Mexico with a score of 3–1 on February 26.[10] During his two seasons with San Diego Loyal, Ferree appeared in five games.[10] Notably, he was the starting goalkeeper in the team's 2nd round victory against Albion San Diego in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a match held at the San Diego State University Sports Deck on February 23.[10]
In 2023, Ferree also played for the United States in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, contributing to the team's advancement to the round of 16.[10][16] He made five appearances for the United States, achieving two clean sheets during the qualifying rounds and the competition itself.[10][16]
References[edit]
- ^ "Duran Ferree". U.S. Soccer.
- ^ Yutig, Jayne (December 13, 2023). "This 17-year-old is the first player signed to San Diego FC in club history". KFMB-TV.
- ^ a b c d e Carter, Ivan (September 14, 2022). "Loyal have themselves a keeper in 15-year-old Duran Ferree". San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ "San Diego Loyal signs local 15-year-old goalkeeper". KGTV. September 14, 2022.
- ^ "'It's a dream come true' | San Diego Loyal signs local 15-year-old goalkeeper". KFMB-TV. September 14, 2022.
- ^ a b c Sklar, Debbie L. (September 15, 2022). "SD Loyal Signs Local 15-Year-Old Goalkeeper Duran Ferree". Times of San Diego.
- ^ Strain, Todd (13 September 2022). "Meet San Diego Loyal Soccer's New Teen Goalie". KNSD.
- ^ "Late replacement, SD Loyal goalkeeper posts shutout for U.S. in tournament". KGTV. February 12, 2023.
- ^ "SD Loyal Signs First Loyal Select Player to Professional Contract".
- ^ a b c d e f Trujillo, Hector (December 13, 2023). "San Diego FC signs former Loyal goalkeeper Duran Ferree".
- ^ "U.S. U-17 goalkeeper Ferree is San Diego FC's first player". December 13, 2023.
- ^ Candelieri, Domenick (December 14, 2023). "Local teen becomes first player to sign with San Diego FC". KSWB-TV.
- ^ "G Duran Ferree is first-ever signing for San Diego FC".
- ^ "SAN DIEGO FC LOANS GOALKEEPER, DURAN FERREE TO ORANGE COUNTY SC FOR 2024 USL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON". SanDiegoFC.com. San Diego FC. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Orange County acquires USYNT goalkeeper Duran Ferree". USLChampionship.com. USL Championship. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ a b Zeigler, Mark (December 13, 2023). "MLS expansion club San Diego FC signs its first-ever player". San Diego Union-Tribune.