FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 17, 2022) - North Texas SC has signed defender Chase Niece to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract, pending league and U.S. Soccer Federation approval. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Niece, 23, joins North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2023 season.
Niece joins North Texas SC after being drafted in the third round (66th overall) of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas. A graduate of Saint Louis University, Niece featured in 63 games, scored six goals and added two assists in 2,130 minutes played for the Billikens. He helped anchor a backline to a 16-1-4 record, an undefeated regular season, an Atlantic 10 regular season and tournament titles, and an NCAA quarterfinal appearance. He played for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Academy in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy and appeared in over 80 matches during his four-year academy career.
Transaction: North Texas SC signs defender Chase Niece to MLS NEXT Pro professional contract.
- Name: Chase Niece
- Pronunciation: Neece
- Position: Defender
- DOB: Oct. 28, 1998 (23)
- Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
- Height: 6’2”
- Weight: 180
- Nationality: United States
- Last Club: Saint Louis University
- How Acquired: Acquired on Feb. 17
