Draft:Chance Cowell

Chance Derek Cowell Maldonado (born 5 July 2008) is a footballer who plays as a winger for the San Jose Earthquakes. Born in the United States, he is a Mexican youth international.

Early life
Cowell started playing football at the age of four. He attended Cesar Chavez Junior High School in Ceres, California.

Club career
As a youth, Cowell played in the academies of Modesto Ajax and Ceres Earthquakes. In 2021, he joined the Sacramento Republic FC academy. In 2023, he joined the San Jose Earthquakes academy.

International career
Cowell has represented Mexico internationally at youth level. He made his debut for the Mexico national under-15 football team in June 2022.

Personal life
Cowell is the younger brother of United States international Cade Cowell. He is eligible to represent Mexico internationally through his maternal grandfather.