For a lot of people, if you’ve heard of Austin FC, Major League Soccer’s newest club, it’s probably because of their most famous owner — Matthew McConaughey. But for the Virginia Tech alumni base, Austin FC is the club that used the #1 draft pick in the 2021 MLS Draft to select the Hokies standout midfielder, Daniel Pereira. After two seasons in Blacksburg, Pereira opted to turn pro and became the first Virginia Tech player and Venezuelan to top an MLS draft class. On Saturday, Austin FC made its debut as MLS kicked off its 2021 season.
Hokies’ Pereira starts in Austin FC’s MLS debut
