Kadin Chung Explained

Kadin Chung
Fullname:J. Kadin Brian Chung
Birth Date:1998 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Position:Full-back
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:2
Youthclubs1:Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
Youthyears2:2011–2015
Youthclubs2:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps1:45
Goals1:2
Years2:2018
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2021
Clubs3:Pacific FC
Caps3:57
Goals3:2
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Toronto FC
Caps4:8
Goals4:0
Years5:2022
Clubs5:→ Toronto FC II (loan)
Caps5:7
Goals5:1
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Vancouver FC
Caps6:13
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Canada U16
Nationalyears2:2015
Nationalteam2:Canada U17
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2016–2017
Nationalteam3:Canada U20
Nationalcaps3:8
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2017
Nationalteam4:Canada U23
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Pcupdate:October 6, 2023
Ntupdate:March 29, 2017

J. Kadin Brian Chung (born September 5, 1998) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Chung began playing youth soccer at age six with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC.[1] [2] In his youth he also played hockey, swimming, and ran track and field.[3] He played for the British Columbia provincial soccer team at U13 level.[4] In September 2011, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[4] [5]

Club career

In August 2015, he signed his first professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in the USL.[6] [7] On September 13, 2015, he made his professional debut against Orange County Blues FC.[8] Ahead of the 2016 season, he was invited to training camp with the Vancouver Whitecaps first team.[9] In May 2016, he was named to the USL Team of the Week, after recording his first professional assist in a 3-2 win over Tulsa Roughnecks FC.[10] [11] In 2018, rather than sign a USL deal with the Whitecaps new affiliate, Fresno FC, Chung would elect to pursue opportunities outside of Canada.[12]

In February 2018, Chung joined German club 1. FC Kaiserslautern II.[13] He made eight appearances in the fifth-tier Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar.[14]

In November 2018, Chung became the first ever player to sign with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League, ahead of their debut season in 2019.[15] [16] He scored his first goal on September 14, 2019, to give the team a 1-0 victory over FC Edmonton.[17] [18] In November 2020, he re-signed with the club for the 2021 season.[19] [20] On September 4, 2021, he scored a highlight reel goal in a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton.[21] In 2021, he won the CPL Championship with the club[22] [23] and was ranked #22 on the league's top 50 player for 2021 list.[24] Over his three seasons with Pacific, he scored two goals in 63 appearances, across all competitions.[25] [26]

In January 2022, Chung went on trial with Major League Soccer club Toronto FC.[27] [28] In February, he officially signed a two-year contract with club options for 2024 and 2025 with the club.[29] [30] He became only the third player to move from the Canadian Premier League to Major League Soccer.[31] He made his debut for the club on March 5, coming on as a substitute, against the New York Red Bulls.[32] [33] He made his first start in the next match on March 12 against the Columbus Crew.[34] On March 19, he suffered a hamstring injury against D.C. United, which caused him to miss three weeks of action.[35] He won the delayed 2020 Canadian Championship with the club in 2022.[36] In June 2022, he was sent on loan to the second team, Toronto FC II, in MLS Next Pro, after his playing time with the first team stalled.[37] [38] On February 28, 2023, Chung and Toronto FC agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.[39] [40]

In March 2023, he signed with Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.[41] [42] After playing as a right back throughout his career, he was shifted into a midfield role at the beginning of the 2023 season.[43] He would make his debut on April 15 against his former club Pacific FC.[44] In May, he suffered a broken collarbone during a match, keeping his out for the bulk of the 2023 season, eventually returning to action in late August.[45]

International career

Born in Canada, Chung is of Chinese and Filipino heritage on his father’s side.[46]

In June 2013, he made his debut in the Canadian youth program, attending a camp for the Canada U15 team. In April 2014, he was named to the Canada U16 squad for the Montaigu Tournament in France,[47] as well as for the U16 Copa Mexico de Naciones.

Chung was named to the Canada U17 squad for the 2015 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. Prior to the tournament, he was named man of the match in a friendly against Guatemala U17.[48] He scored in the team's first match of the tournament against Haiti U17 on February 28.[49] He was named the 2015 Canadian U17 Player of the Year.[50] [51]

In November 2015, he was called up to the Canada U20 for a camp for the first time.[52] In March 2016, he was called up to the U20 squad in their two games against England U20[53] and scored a goal to open the scoring in a 2–1 victory on March 27.[54] [55] In August 2016, he was called up to the U-20 team for a pair of friendlies against Costa Rica[56] In February 2017, Chung was named to Canada's roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship[57] [58]

In March 2017, he played with the Canadian U23 at the 2017 Qatar U23 tournament.[59] He was named to the provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in February 2020 and on the revised list in February 2021, following the postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[60]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2015USL20——20
201619030—220
2017242——242
Total4523000482
1. FC Kaiserslautern II2017–18[61] Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar80——80
Pacific FC2019Canadian Premier League241—10251
202090——90
20212412030291
Total5722040632
2022Major League Soccer80—1090
Toronto FC II (loan) 2022MLS Next Pro7120—91
Vancouver FC2023Canadian Premier League130—10140
Career total138570601515

Honours

Club

Pacific FC

2021

Toronto FC

2020

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘I carry a responsibility’: Pacific FC’s Chung returns to west coast for new chapter. December 7, 2018. Canadian Premier League.
  2. Web site: 'Telepathic' trio hooks talent, soccer dreams to WFC2 playoff wagon. Marc. Weber. October 7, 2016. The Province.
  3. Web site: Unity in Faith and Footie: World Cup 2022 Special Edition. November 8, 2022. The B.C. Catholic. Pat. Macken.
  4. Web site: Kadin Chung Vancouver Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  5. Web site: Kah: Chung At National Team Doorstep. September 7, 2020. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  6. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign three local Residency players to pro contracts with WFC2. August 26, 2015. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  7. Web site: Whitecaps of the Future: Kadin Chung. June 12, 2017. Eighty-Six Forever. Andrew. Bahl.
  8. Web site: WFC2 earn a draw against Orange County Blues. September 14, 2015. Eighty-Six Forever. Jorge. Mendoza.
  9. Web site: WFC2’s Chung on Rapid Ascent after Whirlwind Ride. April 1, 2016. USL Championship. Michael. McColl.
  10. Web site: Port Coquitlam's Kadin Chung named to USL Team of the Week. https://web.archive.org/web/20160603111042/https://www.whitecapsfc.com/wfc2/post/2016/05/10/kadin-chung-named-usl-team-week. June 3, 2016. dead. May 10, 2016. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  11. Web site: Must see: 17-year-old Kadin Chung with the sweet spin and set up. May 5, 2016. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  12. Web site: Whitecaps FC assign three players to USL affiliate Fresno FC. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. December 8, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171208070721/https://www.whitecapsfc.com/usl/post/2017/12/04/whitecaps-fc-assign-three-players-usl-affiliate-fresno-fc. December 7, 2017.
  13. Web site: Neuzugänge in den Nachwuchsteams. de. Newcomers to the Junior Team. February 5, 2018. 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
  14. Web site: Toronto FC signs Kadin Chung, close to acquiring Domenico Criscito. February 24, 2022. Toronto Sun. Steve. Buffery.
  15. Web site: Canadian U-20 star Kadin Chung first to sport Pacific FC jersey. November 29, 2018. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  16. Web site: Kadin Chung returns to B.C. hungry to prove himself at Pacific FC. November 29, 2018. Canadian Premier League. Marty. Thompson.
  17. Web site: Kadin Chung proud to net Pacific FC's winner against Edmonton. September 14, 2019. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  18. Web site: CPL Roundup: Kadin Chung lifts Victoria’s Pacific FC over FC Edmonton. September 14, 2019. Sportsnet.
  19. Web site: Pacific FC re-signs 4 for 2021 including Chung, Meilleur-Giguère. November 13, 2020. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  20. Web site: PFC signs back-line core, including breakout performer Kadin Chung. November 14, 2020. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  21. Web site: Highlights: Kadin Chung rocket earns Pacific FC 2-1 win over FC Edmonton. September 4, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
  22. Web site: 5 Things to Know about Toronto FC's Kadin Chung. Casey. Telford. March 2, 2022. The Other Football.
  23. Web site: Kadin Chung joins Toronto FC. February 23, 2022. Pacific FC.
  24. Web site: CPL50 – 22. Kadin Chung (Pacific FC). December 16, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.
  25. Web site: Pacific FC defender Kadin Chung reportedly jumping to Toronto FC. February 18, 2022. Times Colonist. Cleve. Dheensaw.
  26. Web site: Kadin Chung joins Toronto FC after 3 years with Pacific FC: ‘Someone’s always watching’. February 23, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  27. Web site: Kadin Chung On Trial With Toronto FC. January 27, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  28. Web site: Toronto FC Sign Defender Kadin Chung. February 23, 2022. Waking the Red. Andrew. Hockridge.
  29. Web site: Toronto FC signs Kadin Chung amidst talk a more experienced fullback in on his way. February 23, 2022. Toronto Star. Neil. Davidson.
  30. Web site: Toronto FC Signs Pacific Original Kadin Chung. February 23, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  31. Web site: Former Pacific FC fullback Kadin Chung joins Toronto FC. February 23, 2022. OneSoccer. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  32. Web site: New York Red Bulls run wild in 4-1 victory to spoil Toronto FC's home opener. March 5, 2022. CBC Sports.
  33. Web site: Toronto FC's Kadin Chung: 'Things aren't promised to you in this game'. March 10, 2022. TFC Republic. John. Molinaro.
  34. Web site: MacNaughton, Chung Impress In First MLS Starts. March 13, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  35. Web site: Chung ready to return to the TFC lineup for Saturday's match in Salt Lake. April 7, 2022. Toronto Sun. Steve. Buffery.
  36. Web site: ‘Once you get a taste of winning, that’s all that consumes you’: Kadin Chung ready to bring CPL success to Vancouver FC. March 6, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  37. Web site: Toronto FC loan three players to TFC II for upcoming match against Union II. June 11, 2022. Toronto FC.
  38. Web site: TFC's Kadin Chung: 'Just to be here every day is a blessing in itself'. August 23, 2022. TFC Republic. John. Molinaro.
  39. Web site: Toronto FC, Kadin Chung Mutually Agree to Terminate Contract. February 28, 2023. Toronto FC.
  40. Web site: TFC and defender Kadin Chung part ways. Steve. Buffery. Toronto Sun. February 28, 2023.
  41. Web site: Kadin Chung returns to CPL with hometown Vancouver FC. March 6, 2023. Canadian Premier League.
  42. Web site: Kadin Chung: 'I thought it was the best move' to leave TFC. TFC Republic. March 30, 2023. John. Molinaro.
  43. Web site: How Vancouver FC’s Kadin Chung is ‘reinventing’ himself as a midfielder. May 5, 2023. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  44. Web site: Callum Irving and Kadin Chung ready for return to Pacific FC for season opener. April 14, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  45. Web site: Kadin Chung Nears Return As Derby Day Approaches. August 17, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  46. Web site: Kadin Chung: Be a Changemaker. May 31, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
  47. Web site: Canadian U-16 roster announced for Montaigu Tournament in France. April 11, 2014. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  48. Web site: WFC2 fullback Kadin Chung named 2015 Canadian U-17 Player of the Year. Farhan. Devji. December 13, 2015. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  49. Web site: Canada 3, Haiti 1 - CONCACAF U-17 Championship Recap. Daniel. Squizzato. February 28, 2015. Major League Soccer.
  50. Web site: Chung, Faulknor named 2015 Canadian U-17 Players of the Year. Canadian Soccer Association. December 13, 2015.
  51. Web site: WFC2’s Chung Claims Canadian U17 POY Award. United Soccer League. December 13, 2015.
  52. Web site: WFC2 and Residency defender Kadin Chung called up to Canada U-20 national team. November 4, 2015. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  53. Web site: Four 'Caps called up to Canada U-20 for friendly versus England. March 16, 2016. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  54. Web site: Bustos, Chung score for Canada U-20 in upset 2-1 win over England U-20. Farhan. Devji. Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 27, 2016.
  55. Web site: WFC2’s Chung, Bustos Lead Canada U20s Past England. March 28, 2016. United Soccer League.
  56. Web site: Canada m20 announces squad and matches against Costa Rica. Canadian Soccer Association. August 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160826060558/http://canadasoccer.com/canada-m20-announces-squad-and-matches-against-costa-rica-p159838. August 26, 2016. dead.
  57. Web site: Vancouver Whitecaps Kadin Chung and Thomas Hasal Called Up To Canada U-20 Team. Nic. Hendrickson. February 9, 2017. Last Word on Sports.
  58. Web site: Propelled by WFC2, Chung Amped for National Stage. February 15, 2017. Nicholas. Murray. USL Championship.
  59. Web site: Canada U23s Earn Sweep in Qatar. March 29, 2017. USL Championship.
  60. Web site: Pacific FC’s Kadin Chung optimistic on Olympic team chances after solid 2020. March 2, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  61. Web site: Kadin Brian Chung FuPa profile. FuPa.

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