FRISCO, Texas (March 20, 2023) – North Texas SC has signed midfielder Theo Henrique to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract for the 2023 season with a club option for the 2024 season, pending league and U.S. Soccer Federation approval. Per team policy, additional terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
“We are excited with the addition of Theo,” said North Texas SC Head Coach Javier Cano. “We were scouting him for a while now, and we finally landed the guy that we wanted to bring into the roster because he has that creativity and works hard on and off the ball.”
Henrique joins North Texas SC after one season with América Futebol Clube MG U-20’s team. He scored one goal and recorded one assist in 2,346 minutes across 39 appearances during the 2022-23 season.
Before joining América, Henrique registered 85 appearances for São Paulo FC’s Academy from 2015-21. He found the back of the net nine times and recorded one assist. During the 2019 season, Henrique won the Paulista Sub-17 championship with São Paulo FC.
TRANSACTION DETAILName: Theo Henrique Costa Ferreira
Preferred Name: Theo Henrique
Pronunciation: te-OH hen-REE-que
Connect with Theo: Twitter | Instagram
Position: Midfielder
Date of Birth: March 6, 2002 (21)
Birthplace: São Roque, Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 147 lbs.
Last Club: América Futebol Clube MG
Transaction: North Texas SC signs midfielder Theo Henrique to an MLS NEXT Pro professional contract for the 2023 season with a club option for the 2024 season.
