Derrek Chan

Derrek Tsitin Chan (born August 8, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for New York Cosmos in the USL League One.

Career Youth Chan played high school soccer at Orange Lutheran High School, where he was a three-time team defensive MVP and earned 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.

College and 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.

Professional

New York Red Bulls II On March 3, 2022, Chan signed with USL Championship club New York Red Bulls II. 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. On May 11, 2022, New York announced that Chan had been loaned to Rochester New York FC for their U.S. Open Cup match against New York City FC. The Red Bulls recalled Chan immediately after the game. Chan made his first professional start for New York Red Bulls II on May 21, 2022, during a 2–0 loss to Indy Eleven.

On June 10, 2022, Chan joined USL League One side Charlotte Independence on a short-term loan deal. He started for the Independence the following day in a 4–0 loss to Richmond Kickers.

Real Monarchs On March 31, 2023, Chan signed with MLS Next Pro club Real Monarchs. In one season with the club, Chan appeared in 4 league matches.

Mülheimer FC 97 During August 2024, Chan signed his first contract in Europe with Oberliga side Mülheimer FC. On October 3, 2024, Chan made his debut as a starter for Mülheimer FC in a 1-1 draw with TSV Meerbusch.

New York Cosmos On December 12, 2025, Chan joined USL League One side New York Cosmos ahead of their return to professional competition. On March 28, 2026 Chan made his debut for the club, recording a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory over Fort Wayne FC.

International career Chan was called up to the Chinese Taipei national team for a set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in June 2024.

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