| Daniel Chica | |
| Birth Date: | 18 February 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Leesburg, Virginia, United States |
| Height: | 188 cm |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthyears1: | –2020 |
| Youthclubs1: | Virginia Development Academy |
| Collegeyears1: | 2020–2021 |
| College1: | George Mason Patriots |
| Collegecaps1: | 21 |
| Collegegoals1: | 0 |
| Years1: | 2023 |
| Clubs1: | Loudoun United |
| Caps1: | 13 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | October 18, 2023 |
| Years2: | 2024 |
| Clubs2: | Lexington SC |
| Caps2: | 5 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
Daniel Chica (born February 18, 2002) is an American soccer player who most recently as a defender for USL League One side Lexington SC.
Chica attended Tuscarora High School and played club soccer with the Virginia Development Academy until 2020.[1]
In 2020, Chica attended George Mason University to play college soccer. In two seasons with the Patriots, Chica made a total of 21 appearances and was named tom the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll in his freshman year.[2]
In 2022, Chica spent time with the VDA-D.C. United U23 side and trained with Loudoun United. On December 15, 2022, it was announced Chica would sign a professional contract with Loudoun ahead of their 2023 season in the USL Championship.[3] [4] [5]
In March 2024, Lexington SC announced that Chica would be upgraded from a trialists to a full roster spot with the team.[6] On July 11, 2024 it was announced that Chica would be departing the club for unannounced reseason.[7]