MLS Houston Dynamo FC

Houston Dynamo Select T.J. Casner in Third Round of 2016 MLS SuperDraft

Published on January 19, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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HOUSTON - The Houston Dynamo selected Clemson University T.J. Casner in the third round (No. 47 overall) of today's 2016 MLS SuperDraft.

Casner, 21, capped a four-year career at Clemson with his best season in 2015, leading the Tigers to the NCAA College Cup championship game with a team-leading 10 goals and four assists. The Irvine, California native was named third team NSCAA All-America, first team NSCAA All-South region and first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference as Clemson earned the No. 2 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Casner, who can play in multiple attacking positions, scored in five consecutive games during the regular season, including four game-winning goals during the streak.

Casner played for Pateadores soccer club in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy from 2009-12 after time with the LA Galaxy Academy. He joins Ivan Magalhães as Dynamo draft picks from the 2016 draft. Magalhães, a defender from the University of Maryland, was selected in the second round (No. 26 overall) on Thursday.

TRANSACTION: Houston Dynamo drafted FWD T.J. Casner in the third round (No. 47 overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft

T.J. CASNER

Full name: Robert "T.J." Casner

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Height: 5-11

Weight: 175

DOB: September 28, 1994

Hometown: Irvine, California

College: Clemson University

Nationality: U.S.A.

How Acquired: Selected in the third round (No. 47 overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft

The Dynamo begin preseason on Monday, Jan. 25 and open the 2016 MLS season on Saturday, March 6 when they host the New England Revolution at BBVA Compass Stadium. Season tickets for the 2016 season are available now starting at $385, and single-game tickets for the home opener are available starting at $25. Secure your seats today by calling (713) 276-GOAL or online at HoustonDynamo.com.

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