SDFC sends Duran Ferree on loan to USL’s Orange County SC
Duran Ferree in goal of an US Open Cup match between Albion SC & San Diego Loyal SC
SAN DIEGO, Calif.— San Diego FC announced today their first signing, 17-year-old goalkeeper Duran Ferree, will be sent on loan for the 2024 season to the USL Championship’s Orange County SC.
Ferree became San Diego FC’s first signing in December 2023 when he signed a four-year contract that extends through the 2027 MLS season with a club option for 2028.
“We are grateful to San Diego FC for the trust they have placed in OCSC to continue Duran’s professional development,” OCSC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Peter Nugent said. “He is a talented young keeper with a bright future ahead of him and we are looking forward to working with him.”
Ferree is a San Diego native from 4S Ranch and began his professional career signing a contract as a 15-year-old with the now defunct USL Championship club San Diego Loyal SC. He made his first appearance at 16 years old on October 9, 2022, against New Mexico United when the Loyal had already secured their position in the playoffs
“This is a very exciting time in my professional career,” said Ferree. “To be on loan with Orange County SC during the 2024 season not only allows me to train and play at a high level, it also places me in a league environment where I have familiarity and will allow me to flourish. The proximity to San Diego is an added bonus and I look forward to continuing to play in front of Southern California fans.”
Ferree has also played for the U.S. Under-17 Youth National Team making five appearances. He featured in four matches in the CONCACAF Championship and one match in the Under-17 World Cup.
Sources tell SanDiego.Fútbol that SDFC’s next signing is close with Marcus Ingvartsen, a Danish forward with FC Nordsjælland. FCN is a part of the Right to Dream group and is holding part of its preseason in San Diego where they have faced Club Tijuana and will face the MLS’ LA Galaxy and LAFC in the coming weeks.
SanDiego.Fútbol reached out to SDFC, they declined to comment.
