FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 9, 2022) - North Texas SC has signed midfielder Andre Luiz Queiroz Costa to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract, pending league and U.S. Soccer Federation approval, in addition to his ITC and work authorization. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Costa, 20, joins North Texas SC on a one-year contract with an option for the 2023 season.
“We are very pleased to have Andre join the club,” said North Texas SC General Manager Matt Denny. “He has a strong pedigree as a former youth national team player who’s studied in some of the top youth academies in Spain. He impressed during preseason with FC Dallas and we believe he’ll be a big contributor this season.”
Born in Sau Paulo, Brazil, Costa moved to Weston, Florida as a child before relocating to Spain where he joined the youth academy of CD Leganés. In 2017, Costa joined Real Madrid’s youth setup where he played for the club’s U-17 team before returning to Leganés’ U-19 side.
Although eligible for his native Brazil, Costa represented the United States at the U-17 level. He made his international debut on Nov. 30, 2018 in a 1-0 win over Turkey under head coach Clint Peay.
Transaction: North Texas SC signs midfielder Andre Costa to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract.
- Name: Andre Costa
- Pronunciation:On-dray Co-stah
- Position: Midfielder
- DOB: Feb. 9, 2002 (20)
- Birthplace: Sau Paulo, Brazil
- Height: 5’9”
- Weight: 150
- Nationality: United States/Brazil
- Last Club: CD Leganés
- How Acquired: Acquired on Feb. 9, 2022
