| Duran Ferree | |
| Birth Date: | 28 September 2006 |
| Birth Place: | San Diego, California, United States |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Currentclub: | Orange County SC (on loan from San Diego FC) |
| Clubnumber: | 20 |
| Youthyears1: | 2016–2022 |
| Youthclubs1: | San Diego Surf |
| Youthclubs2: | Del Norte Nighthawks |
| Youthclubs3: | San Diego Loyal Select |
| Years1: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs1: | San Diego Loyal |
| Caps1: | 5 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2023– |
| Clubs2: | San Diego FC |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | → Orange County SC (loan) |
| Caps3: | 3 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023–2024 |
| Nationalteam1: | United States U17 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam2: | United States U20 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 0 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 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]
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]
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] San Diego Loyal SC goalkeeper Duran Ferree became the youngest goalkeeper to record a shutout in the USL Championship’s history.[10] Ferree, in 2023, at 16 years, 6 months, 27 days became the youngest goalkeeper to record a shutout in the USL Championship’s regular season when San Diego Loyal SC played the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
In December 2023, Ferree was signed by San Diego FC, becoming the inaugural signed player in the team's history.[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]
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.[16] During his two seasons with San Diego Loyal, Ferree appeared in five games.[16] 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.[16]
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.[16] [17] He made five appearances for the United States, achieving two clean sheets during the qualifying rounds and the competition itself.[16] [17]
In 2024, Ferree was named to the U.S. Under-20 Men’s Youth National Team’s 21-player roster that will represent the USA at the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship[18]