David Loera (born September 10, 1998) is a professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder. Born in Spain, he has represented the United States at youth level.
Early career
Youth career As a youth, Loera played with the Orlando City Development Academy team. In July 2016, Loera made his Orlando City B debut in USL, coming on as a 54th-minute substitute against Louisville City, the first player to appear for Orlando's USL affiliate while still in the academy. He made seven appearances for the team between 2016 and 2017.
College career In February 2017, Loera signed a letter of intent to play college soccer at North Carolina State University. In three seasons at NC State, Loera started in all 57 of his appearances for the Wolfpack, scoring nine goals and adding 15 assists. Ahead of his final season, he was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List and reached No. 13 on Top Drawer Soccer's Men's National Top-100 list, the highest ranked player in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Club career
Orlando City Ahead of the 2020 season, Loera returned to Orlando City, signing a multi-year Homegrown contract with the club. He made his professional debut on 3 October 2020 as a stoppage time substitute in a 3–1 win over New York Red Bulls.
On September 9, 2021, Loera joined Phoenix Rising of the USL Championship on loan for the rest of the season. Loera had his contract option declined by Orlando City at the end of the 2021 season.
San Antonio FC On January 11, 2022, Loera signed with USL Championship club San Antonio FC.
Lexington SC Loera joined USL League One club Lexington SC on January 26, 2024. He was released by Lexington following their 2024 season.
International career In 2016, Loera was called up to the United States U19 squad by head coach Brad Friedel for the Copa de Atlantico tournament. He played in all three games as the United States lost 1–0 to Spain U19, 5–0 to France U19, and 1–0 to the Canary Islands.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalPlayoffsTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOrlando City B2016USL20———20201750———50Total7000000070Orlando City2020MLS20——0020202110—100020Total3000100040Phoenix Rising (loan)2021USL Championship110———110Career total210001000220
References
External links
U.S. Soccer bio