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Derek Waldeck (born February 1, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for USL League One club Spokane Velocity.
Playing career
Youth, college and amateur
Waldeck played youth soccer with FC Los Angeles, SCV Magic and Real So Cal in California before playing college soccer at Stanford University. During his time at Stanford, Waldeck made 89 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 22 assists. He won two NCAA National Championships with Stanford, and was named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Far West Region First Team and All-Pac-12 First Team in his senior season.
While at college, Waldeck played with USL League Two side Southern California Seahorses in both 2018 and 2019.
MLS SuperDraft
On January 13, 2020, Waldeck was selected 66th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas.
North Texas SC
On February 14, 2020, Waldeck signed with North Texas SC, the USL League One affiliate of FC Dallas. He made his professional debut on July 25, 2020, starting in a 2–1 victory over Forward Madison.
Greenville Triumph
On August 16, 2022, Waldeck signed with USL League One side Greenville Triumph.
One Knoxville
Waldeck joined League One expansion club One Knoxville on January 27, 2023.
Spokane Velocity
On December 20, 2023, it was announced Waldeck would be part of Spokane Velocity's inaugural season in the USL League One.