Daniel Pereira, the Venezuelan who made history in MLS Published: - Feb 18, 2021
The midfielder was Austin FC s first choice in the 2021 SuperDraft, thus becoming the first Latino to achieve such distinction .
Pereira is the first Latino to be chosen as number one in the MLS SuperDraft. Photo: TW-danipereira12
LatinAmerican Post | Theoscar Mogollón González
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Daniel Pereira, a young man who had to leave his native Venezuela - like many others- and who, along with his parents, came to the United States asking for asylum may be
the new star of American soccer . Pereira s life took a leap thanks to soccer as he now has the chance to play professionally after becoming
Pereira signs Generation Adidas deal
News Highlights: Pereira signs Generation Adidas deal
Story links NEW YORK CITY – Virginia Tech Daniel Pereira, men’s soccer midfielder, has signed a deal to be part of the 2021 Generation Adidas class. With this deal, Pereira is eligible for the 2021 MLS Super Draft, and appears to be joining the seven other Hokies selected in the MLS Draft in the past.
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– Daniel Pereira (@ danipereira121) December 30, 2020
In 26 games in two years, Pereira scored six goals and recorded six assists from midfield, becoming a mainstay in Hokies’ midfield.
“We are very excited for Danny to take this next step in his football career,” said head coach Mike Brizendine. “He is an excellent young man and a very talented player. I know I speak on behalf of everyone in the program – coaching staff, players and support staff – saying that we are excited for him and …