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Austin FC sign Dani Pereira to contract extension

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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension

Austin FC have signed midfielder Dani Pereira to a contract extension through the 2027-28 MLS season with an option for 2028-29.

The No. 1 overall pick of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, Pereira has produced 6g/21a in 156 appearances across all competitions over the past five seasons for the Verde & Black. 

Internationally, Pereira has been capped eight times by Venezuela. 

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

Austin's 2026 MLS season begins on Feb. 21 at home against Minnesota United FC (8:30 pm ET | Apple TV).