irvine, california – Orange County SC announced Monday that the club has signed midfielder Daniel Pedersen to a new deal ahead of the 2023 USL Championship season. This transaction is pending league and federation approval.
Pedersen is in his second year at OCSC this spring and has finished the 2022 season with 2 goals and 4 assists in 28 appearances in all competitions.
“I’m really excited to be back with the team and it’s an honor to be appointed captain of the team,” Pedersen said. “I will do my best to fulfill that role on and off the pitch. I can’t wait to get to work and prove to people that I can bounce back from a disappointing year. I will do everything in my power to
Orange County head coach Richard Chaplow has been the club’s former captain in his last two seasons on the field, while Pedersen’s leadership has captained the team in three games last season as the team enter its 13th season. I believe it will help me lead my team. .
“Last season Danny set an example all training season on and off the field regardless of the circumstances,” Chaplow said. “This is what we want from all our players. He sets high standards for himself and holds the same standards for those around him. It’s important to have a player in the locker room who not only watches it but also pushes it in. Danny has all the qualities to do that and with the support of the other senior players he has the skills needed for a successful year. I am confident that we can create a culture.”
