February 7, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Union Omaha News Release
PAPILLION, Neb. – Union Omaha announced today the signing of forward Steevan Dos Santos, pending league and federation approval. Dos Santos has scored 69 goals between four USL Championship clubs.
Dos Santos joins the offensive ranks at Omaha after two seasons at the Tampa Bay Rowdies in USL Championship. In 2022, Dos Santos netted the third-most goals on the squad for an explosive Rowdie offense that led all of USL Championship in goals scored. Before that, he scored 15 goals and 7 assists in 53 appearances with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Dos Santos established himself as one of the most dangerous threats in the Eastern Conference in his time with former Championship side Ottaway Fury FC, serving as the team’s top scorer in back-to-back seasons. The Cape Verdean won the USL Cup with the Rochester Rhinos in 2015, contributing 9 goals on the team’s quest for the title. Prior to his career in USL, Dos Santos also played abroad in Angola, Norway and Cape Verde.
“I’m delighted to have brought in a proven goal scorer like Steevan,” Union Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato said. “His record speaks for itself. He’s a player I’ve tracked for a long time and comes highly recommended from Neil Collins at the Tampa Bay Rowdies, where he has been competing at a high-level day-in and day-out for the last couple of seasons. I am sure our fans will love the impact he will make on our front line, and I’m looking forward to seeing his experience and quality come into our locker room as we build a united group this pre-season.”
“Steevan is exactly the type of player we set out to find at the beginning of the offseason,” Union Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. “He’s an experienced goal scorer with the physicality and ability to give League One defenders serious problems. I expect him to not only score goals himself but also allow the players around him to find the net often.”
“I’m very excited to be a part of the team!” Dos Santos said.
Phonetic pronunciation of name: [STEE-VAN DOS SAN-TOS]
Position: Forward
Height: 6’4
Weight: 201 lbs.
Date of birth: 9/17/1989
Born: Mindelo, Cape Verde
Previous Club: Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship)
Single-match tickets and season ticket memberships for the 2023 season are currently available via UnionOmaha.com or through the Werner Park Ticket Office by calling 402-738-5100.
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