Needham Native Mac Steeves​ Drafted By MLS' Houston Dynamo

A Needham native is heading to Houston to play MLS soccer.

Mac Steeves, a forward out of Providence College, was drafted by the Houston Dynamo with the 43rd pick of the MLS Superdraft. The pick was the 20th of the second round.

“I truly want to thank my family, coaches and teammates I’ve had along the way,” Steeves said in a release.“I am so thankful for the support of my Friar family, especially everyone in the athletic training room for getting me back healthy after two surgeries. I am so excited to join the Houston Dynamo and start a new journey!”

During his senior year at Providence, Steeves scored a team-leading eight goals and 19 points total. He was named to the All-Big East First Team. He scored 35 goals during his time as a Friar.

While at Needham High School, Steeves set the school's single season record with 45 points during the Rockets' 2012 Division 1 state title campaign.

Steeves is expected to start training with the Dynamo immediately. Preseason training started Tuesday morning and he was listed on the 34-man roster.

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