Kadin Chung
Personal information
Full name J. Kadin Brian Chung
Date of birth (1998-09-05) September 5, 1998 (age 25)
Place of birth New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 2
Youth career
Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
2011–2015 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Whitecaps FC 2 45 (2)
2018 1. FC Kaiserslautern II 8 (0)
2019–2021 Pacific FC 57 (2)
2022–2023 Toronto FC 8 (0)
2022 → Toronto FC II (loan) 7 (1)
2023– Vancouver FC 13 (0)
International career‡
2014 Canada U16
2015 Canada U17 6 (1)
2016–2017 Canada U20 8 (1)
2017 Canada U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 6, 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 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][3] In his youth he also played hockey, swimming, and ran track and field.[4] He played for the British Columbia provincial soccer team at U13 level.[5] In September 2011, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[5][6]

Club career

In August 2015, he signed his first professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in the USL.[7][8] On September 13, 2015, he made his professional debut against Orange County Blues FC.[9] Ahead of the 2016 season, he was invited to training camp with the Vancouver Whitecaps first team.[10] 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.[11][5][12] In 2018, rather than sign a USL deal with the Whitecaps new affiliate, Fresno FC, Chung would elect to pursue opportunities outside of Canada.[13]

In February 2018, Chung joined German club 1. FC Kaiserslautern II.[14] He made eight appearances in the fifth-tier Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar.[15]

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.[16][17] He scored his first goal on September 14, 2019, to give the team a 1-0 victory over FC Edmonton.[18][19] In November 2020, he re-signed with the club for the 2021 season.[20][21] On September 4, 2021, he scored a highlight reel goal in a 2-1 victory over FC Edmonton.[22] In 2021, he won the CPL Championship with the club[23][24] and was ranked #22 on the league's top 50 player for 2021 list.[25] Over his three seasons with Pacific, he scored two goals in 63 appearances, across all competitions.[26][27]

In January 2022, Chung went on trial with Major League Soccer club Toronto FC.[28][29] In February, he officially signed a two-year contract with club options for 2024 and 2025 with the club.[30][31] He became only the third player to move from the Canadian Premier League to Major League Soccer.[32] He made his debut for the club on March 5, coming on as a substitute, against the New York Red Bulls.[33][34] He made his first start in the next match on March 12 against the Columbus Crew.[35] On March 19, he suffered a hamstring injury against D.C. United, which caused him to miss three weeks of action.[36] He won the delayed 2020 Canadian Championship with the club in 2022.[37] 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.[38][39] On February 28, 2023, Chung and Toronto FC agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.[40][41]

In March 2023, he signed with Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.[42][43] After playing as a right back throughout his career, he was shifted into a midfield role at the beginning of the 2023 season.[44] He would make his debut on April 15 against his former club Pacific FC.[45] 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.[46]

International career

Born in Canada, Chung is of Chinese and Filipino heritage on his father’s side.[47]

In June 2013, he made his debut in the Canadian youth program, attending a camp for the Canada U15 team.[1] In April 2014, he was named to the Canada U16 squad for the Montaigu Tournament in France,[48] as well as for the U16 Copa Mexico de Naciones.[1]

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.[49] He scored in the team's first match of the tournament against Haiti U17 on February 28.[50] He was named the 2015 Canadian U17 Player of the Year.[51][52]

In November 2015, he was called up to the Canada U20 for a camp for the first time.[53] In March 2016, he was called up to the U20 squad in their two games against England U20[54] and scored a goal to open the scoring in a 2–1 victory on March 27.[55][56] In August 2016, he was called up to the U-20 team for a pair of friendlies against Costa Rica[57] In February 2017, Chung was named to Canada's roster for the 2017 CONCACAF U-20 Championship[58][59]

In March 2017, he played with the Canadian U23 at the 2017 Qatar U23 tournament.[60] 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.[61]

Career statistics

As of match played October 6, 2023[62]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Whitecaps FC 2 2015 USL 2 0 — — 2 0
2016 19 0 3 0 — 22 0
2017 24 2 — — 24 2
Total 45 2 3 0 0 0 48 2
1. FC Kaiserslautern II 2017–18[63] Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar 8 0 — — 8 0
Pacific FC 2019 Canadian Premier League 24 1 — 1 0 25 1
2020 9 0 — — 9 0
2021 24 1 2 0 3 0 29 1
Total 57 2 2 0 4 0 63 2
Toronto FC 2022 Major League Soccer 8 0 — 1[a] 0 9 0
Toronto FC II (loan) 2022 MLS Next Pro 7 1 2 0 — 9 1
Vancouver FC 2023 Canadian Premier League 13 0 — 1 0 14 0
Career total 138 5 7 0 6 0 151 5
  1. ^ Includes appearance in 2020 Canadian Championship final (played in 2022)

Honours

Club

Pacific FC

Toronto FC

References

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  2. ^ "'I carry a responsibility': Pacific FC's Chung returns to west coast for new chapter". Canadian Premier League. December 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Weber, Marc (October 7, 2016). "'Telepathic' trio hooks talent, soccer dreams to WFC2 playoff wagon". The Province.
  4. ^ Macken, Pat (November 8, 2022). "Unity in Faith and Footie: World Cup 2022 Special Edition". The B.C. Catholic.
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  6. ^ Jacques, John (September 7, 2020). "Kah: Chung At National Team Doorstep". Northern Tribune.
  7. ^ "Whitecaps FC sign three local Residency players to pro contracts with WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. August 26, 2015.
  8. ^ Bahl, Andrew (June 12, 2017). "Whitecaps of the Future: Kadin Chung". Eighty-Six Forever.
  9. ^ Mendoza, Jorge (September 14, 2015). "WFC2 earn a draw against Orange County Blues". Eighty-Six Forever.
  10. ^ McColl, Michael (April 1, 2016). "WFC2's Chung on Rapid Ascent after Whirlwind Ride". USL Championship.
  11. ^ "Port Coquitlam's Kadin Chung named to USL Team of the Week". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 10, 2016. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016.
  12. ^ "Must see: 17-year-old Kadin Chung with the sweet spin and set up". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. May 5, 2016.
  13. ^ "Whitecaps FC assign three players to USL affiliate Fresno FC". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. December 7, 2017. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017.
  14. ^ "Neuzugänge in den Nachwuchsteams" [Newcomers to the Junior Team]. 1. FC Kaiserslautern (in German). February 5, 2018.
  15. ^ Buffery, Steve (February 24, 2022). "Toronto FC signs Kadin Chung, close to acquiring Domenico Criscito". Toronto Sun.
  16. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (November 29, 2018). "Canadian U-20 star Kadin Chung first to sport Pacific FC jersey". Times Colonist.
  17. ^ Thompson, Marty (November 29, 2018). "Kadin Chung returns to B.C. hungry to prove himself at Pacific FC". Canadian Premier League.
  18. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (September 14, 2019). "Kadin Chung proud to net Pacific FC's winner against Edmonton". Times Colonist.
  19. ^ "CPL Roundup: Kadin Chung lifts Victoria's Pacific FC over FC Edmonton". Sportsnet. September 14, 2019.
  20. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (November 13, 2020). "Pacific FC re-signs 4 for 2021 including Chung, Meilleur-Giguère". Canadian Premier League.
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  27. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (February 23, 2022). "Kadin Chung joins Toronto FC after 3 years with Pacific FC: 'Someone's always watching'". Canadian Premier League.
  28. ^ Jacques, John (January 27, 2022). "Kadin Chung On Trial With Toronto FC". Northern Tribune.
  29. ^ Hockridge, Andrew (February 23, 2022). "Toronto FC Sign Defender Kadin Chung". Waking the Red.
  30. ^ Davidson, Neil (February 23, 2022). "Toronto FC signs Kadin Chung amidst talk a more experienced fullback in on his way". Toronto Star.
  31. ^ Jacques, John (February 23, 2022). "Toronto FC Signs Pacific Original Kadin Chung". Northern Tribune.
  32. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (February 23, 2022). "Former Pacific FC fullback Kadin Chung joins Toronto FC". OneSoccer.
  33. ^ "New York Red Bulls run wild in 4-1 victory to spoil Toronto FC's home opener". CBC Sports. March 5, 2022.
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  35. ^ Jacques, John (March 13, 2022). "MacNaughton, Chung Impress In First MLS Starts". Northern Tribune.
  36. ^ Buffery, Steve (April 7, 2022). "Chung ready to return to the TFC lineup for Saturday's match in Salt Lake". Toronto Sun.
  37. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (March 6, 2023). "'Once you get a taste of winning, that's all that consumes you': Kadin Chung ready to bring CPL success to Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
  38. ^ "Toronto FC loan three players to TFC II for upcoming match against Union II". Toronto FC. June 11, 2022.
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  41. ^ Buffery, Steve (February 28, 2023). "TFC and defender Kadin Chung part ways". Toronto Sun.
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  43. ^ Molinaro, John (March 30, 2023). "Kadin Chung: 'I thought it was the best move' to leave TFC". TFC Republic.
  44. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (May 5, 2023). "How Vancouver FC's Kadin Chung is 'reinventing' himself as a midfielder". Canadian Premier League.
  45. ^ "Callum Irving and Kadin Chung ready for return to Pacific FC for season opener". Vancouver FC. April 14, 2023.
  46. ^ Jacques, John (August 17, 2023). "Kadin Chung Nears Return As Derby Day Approaches". Northern Tribune.
  47. ^ Nava, David (May 31, 2023). "Kadin Chung: Be a Changemaker". Vancouver FC.
  48. ^ "Canadian U-16 roster announced for Montaigu Tournament in France". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. April 11, 2014.
  49. ^ Devji, Farhan (December 13, 2015). "WFC2 fullback Kadin Chung named 2015 Canadian U-17 Player of the Year". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  50. ^ Squizzato, Daniel (February 28, 2015). "Canada 3, Haiti 1 - CONCACAF U-17 Championship Recap". Major League Soccer.
  51. ^ "Chung, Faulknor named 2015 Canadian U-17 Players of the Year". Canadian Soccer Association. December 13, 2015.
  52. ^ "WFC2's Chung Claims Canadian U17 POY Award". United Soccer League. December 13, 2015.
  53. ^ "WFC2 and Residency defender Kadin Chung called up to Canada U-20 national team". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 4, 2015.
  54. ^ "Four 'Caps called up to Canada U-20 for friendly versus England". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 16, 2016.
  55. ^ Devji, Farhan (March 27, 2016). "Bustos, Chung score for Canada U-20 in upset 2-1 win over England U-20". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  56. ^ "WFC2's Chung, Bustos Lead Canada U20s Past England". United Soccer League. March 28, 2016.
  57. ^ "Canada m20 announces squad and matches against Costa Rica". Canadian Soccer Association. August 24, 2016. Archived from the original on August 26, 2016.
  58. ^ Hendrickson, Nic (February 9, 2017). "Vancouver Whitecaps Kadin Chung and Thomas Hasal Called Up To Canada U-20 Team". Last Word on Sports.
  59. ^ Murray, Nicholas (February 15, 2017). "Propelled by WFC2, Chung Amped for National Stage". USL Championship.
  60. ^ "Canada U23s Earn Sweep in Qatar". USL Championship. March 29, 2017.
  61. ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (March 2, 2021). "Pacific FC's Kadin Chung optimistic on Olympic team chances after solid 2020". Canadian Premier League.
  62. ^ Kadin Chung at Soccerway
  63. ^ "Kadin Brian Chung FuPa profile". FuPa.

External links

Vancouver FC – current squad
Canada Soccer Young Players of the Year
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