Full name Derek J. Szanto Number 14 Height 1.93 m | Playing position 2008–2012 West Coast FC Current team Kitsap Soccer Club | |
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Date of birth (1994-08-17) August 17, 1994 (age 22) Place of birth San Diego, California, United States | ||
Derek J. Szanto (born 17 August 1994) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Kitsap Pumas in the United States Soccer League/Premier Development League.
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Career
Kitsap Pumas
In February 2015, signed for Premier Development League team Kitsap Pumas, helping the team to an undefeated 2015 Northwest PDL title, and getting to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup 2nd Round. After several weeks on trial at Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente did not yield a first team contract. He would make several appearances in friendly games, however failed to make a competitive debut. Initially began preseason with United States Soccer League team Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC re-signed with the Kitsap Pumas club for the 2016 season. In 2016 helped Kitsap Pumas reach the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup where they lost 2-0 to Seattle Sounders FC.
Youth
West Coast FC
Captain of West Coast FC team under head coach Oliver Wyss that won 2 US Youth Soccer National Championships, Region IV Championships, National League, Region IV league, Surf Cup. Also apart of the Cal South Olympic Development Team 94' that won two regional championships and a national championship. Selected to be apart of the Region IV Olympic Development Team and U17 USYNT team pool.
College
On December 22, 2011, committed to UC Irvine men's soccer. In August 2012 attended and captained SDSMT men's soccer. On August 1, 2014 transferred to Oregon State University men's soccer.