Daniel Pereira
25-Year-Old
Austin FC
MLS
GTD
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 3/14/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Austin FC's first overall pick in their first MLS SuperDraft in 2021, Pereira earned himself a new contract extension this offseason. The deal keeps Pereira in Austin through next season with a team option for 2026. He's now played 2,000-plus minutes in each of the last three seasons, contributing four assists with some spot work on set pieces this past campaign. After Alexander Ring's option was declined, Pereira should have a more significant role in the midfield.
Leaves with injury Saturday
Pereira was forced off due to a likely muscular issue in the 36th minute of Saturday's matchup versus Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Pereira felt a pain at some moment and was unable to stay on the field in this game. The severity of the injury remains to be determined, though he'll be expected to miss at least a couple of weeks if he's dealing with a muscular blow. His absence would reduce the squad's passing and ball recovery ability, with either Nicolas Dubersarsky or Besard Sabovic joining Ilie Sanchez in the defensive midfield.
Pereira felt a pain at some moment and was unable to stay on the field in this game. The severity of the injury remains to be determined, though he'll be expected to miss at least a couple of weeks if he's dealing with a muscular blow. His absence would reduce the squad's passing and ball recovery ability, with either Nicolas Dubersarsky or Besard Sabovic joining Ilie Sanchez in the defensive midfield.
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Signs contract extension
Pereira has signed a contract extension with Austin FC until the end of the 2027-28 MLS season Friday. The deal also includes an option for the 2028-29 campaign.
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Option picked up
Pereira's contract option for 2026 was picked up, Austin announced.
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Converts penalty
Pereira scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.
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Busy as a starter
Pereira had three off-target shots, created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-1 loss against St. Louis.
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Assist off bench
Pereira assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.
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