Austin FC starter dons the “Vinotinto” colors for Venezuela at June tourney
Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira and the Venezuelan national team will take on Jamaica at Q2 Stadium on June 30 in the Copa America group stageThere was a time when Austin FC selecting Dani Pereira with the first overall pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft was considered a reach.
Three and a half years later, the club has been proven absolutely right. While just about every other player taken in the 2021 SuperDraft has struggled to make any kind of mark in the league, Pereira has been an impactful starter for ATX since, literally, day one. Venezuela’s first two group-stage matches, against Ecuador on June 22 and against Mexico on June 26, will take place in California. The third, against Jamaica, is booked for June 30 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, where Pereira is sure to enjoy plenty of support from his hometown Verde fans.
If Pereira feels he’s ready to take his talents to Europe, he’ll get the chance to show it. Copa America is the oldest and one of the most prestigious international tournaments in the sport. Eyes from all over the globe will be locked in, anxious to see what fresh young talent the Americas have to offer. A strong tournament from Pereira will likely result in a flood of calls to ATX sporting director Rodolfo Borrell’s phone.
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