The Dynamo used the 26th pick of the 2016 SuperDraft to pick up Brazilian defender Ivan Magalhaes
The Houston Dynamo used the 6th pick of the 2nd Round of the 2016 SuperDraft (the 26th overall and the Dynamo's 1st draft pick) to select Ivan Magalhaes, a defender out of the University of Maryland. Magalhaes is a strong, left footer with some pace and is capable on set pieces. The 6'1 defender from Maryland had 1 goal and 1 assist in his 2015 campaign and supported the defense getting 8 shutouts in 16 matches.