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Austin FC extend M Dani Pereira through 2027-28

By Thomson Reuters Jan 9, 2026 | 11:19 AM

Austin FC extended midfielder Dani Pereira’s contract through the ‍2027-28 season on Friday.

Pereira, the franchise’s first-ever MLS SuperDraft pick (No. 1 overall in ‌2021), also ‌has an option for 2028-29.

The 25-year-old Venezuelan has six goals and 21 assists ​in 156 matches across all ‍competitions since ​2021.

“Austin has become ​home for me ‍and my family,” Pereira said. “This team and city mean a lot to me ‍and I’m very grateful to sign a new ‍contract ‍to extend my ​time here.”

Internationally, ​Pereira ⁠has earned eight ‌caps for Venezuela, including one in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in September 2024.

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