Height: 6′ 3″
DOB: August 30, 1988
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Previous Club: Memphis 901 FC
Bio
2025 (FC Tulsa – USL Championship)
Joined FC Tulsa in September as an emergency replacement goalkeeper… Brings veteran leadership and extensive USL and MLS experience to the squad.
2024 (Memphis 901 FC – USL Championship)
Made 27 appearances in goal, providing stability and veteran presence in the backline… Recorded multiple clean sheets and consistently showcased shot-stopping ability and command of the penalty area.
2021–2023 (Rio Grande Valley FC – USL Championship)
Signed with RGVFC and became a key figure in goal… Made 79 appearances across three seasons, consistently contributing with clean sheets, saves, and organizational leadership… Served as a mentor to younger goalkeepers while maintaining top-level performances.
2009–2019 (Houston Dynamo FC – Major League Soccer & Loan Spells)
Became Houston Dynamo’s first Homegrown Player to make an MLS start in 2010, earning a shutout in his debut… Over a decade-long tenure, made 90 MLS appearances, registering multiple clean sheets and earning recognition for his shot-stopping and reflexes… Loaned to Austin Aztex, San Antonio Scorpions, and Rio Grande Valley FC to gain match experience… Cemented reputation as a dependable and experienced goalkeeper at both MLS and USL levels.
Early Career
Came up through Texans SC and the Houston Dynamo Academy… Excelled at Klein High School, leading the team to a UIL 5A state championship in 2005 and earning All-Tournament honors… Attended the University of North Carolina, earning Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Honors and registering six clean sheets as a freshman.
Personal
Known for his leadership on and off the field, Deric speaks multiple languages and has spent over a decade shaping young goalkeepers while competing at the professional level.
