Biography
Daniel Steres (2026)
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Who is Daniel?
Daniel Steres is an American professional soccer player who has played as a defender in Major League Soccer (MLS). He was most recently associated with Houston Dynamo FC, having joined the club from LA Galaxy in 2022. Houston declined his 2026 contract option following the 2025 season, making him a free agent for the 2026 campaign. Steres previously spent six seasons with LA Galaxy after progressing through LA Galaxy II, where he served as captain and won the 2015 USL Championship. He also helped Houston Dynamo FC win the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Over his MLS career, he has made more than 200 league appearances.
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| Full Name | Daniel Steres |
| Date Of Birth | November 11, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Burbank, California, United States |
| Parent(s) | Suzie Steres Mark Steres |
| Profession | Soccer Player |
| Age | 35 years |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Net Worth | US $2.9 million |
Bio
Daniel Steres was born on 11 November 1990 in Burbank, California. As of 2026, he is 35 years old. He began playing soccer at a young age and developed through youth soccer before playing collegiate soccer at San Diego State University. He later began his professional career with Seattle Sounders FC before moving through Wilmington Hammerheads, LA Galaxy II and LA Galaxy.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Daniel Steres is American by nationality. He stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83m/183cm) and weighs around 172 lbs (78 kg). He plays primarily as a defender and is right-footed. MLS lists Burbank, California, as his birthplace.
Education
Daniel Steres attended Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California. He later attended San Diego State University, where he played college soccer for the San Diego State Aztecs men’s soccer team from 2008 to 2011.
Personal Life
Daniel Steres has generally kept his personal life away from the public spotlight. Current reliable sources do not provide confirmed information about his present relationship or marital status, so earlier claims describing him as single should not be treated as current information.
Social
Daniel Steres has maintained a presence on social media, although follower numbers can change over time. His previously listed social-media accounts included Instagram and Twitter under variations of his name. Current follower counts should be checked directly on the respective platforms before publication.
Career
Youth Career
Daniel Steres developed his passion for soccer from a young age and progressed through youth-level soccer in Southern California. He played through the under-11 to under-19 levels and was part of a youth team that won the Dallas Cup championship.
During high school, Steres played for Calabasas High School for four years. He was selected to the Miramonte League team twice and also participated in Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Maccabi competitions.
He continued his development at San Diego State University, where he played for the San Diego State Aztecs from 2008 through 2011. During his college career, he was recognized as the Courtyard Marriott San Diego Central Most Valuable Defender.
Professional
Daniel Steres started his professional soccer career in 2012 with the Seattle Sounders FC, an American professional soccer club in Seattle, Washington. He played as the CB (center back) during his time with the team.
Daniel Steres signed a contract with the Wilmington Hammerheads in 2013, a semi-professional American soccer club of Wilmington, North Carolina. He won the Most Valuable Player award for seven goals and three assists during his time with the club.
Daniel Steres signed a contract with the LA Galaxy II, a reserve team for the LA Galaxy, an American professional soccer club of Los Angeles, California. He was made the captain of the team and led his team towards winning their first-ever USL championship. He was named as the Defender of the Year by the team for two consecutive years. After being on the reserve team for more than two seasons, Daniel got selected on the first team. He scored a goal against DC United from a corner kick by Mike Magee in his debut match with the first team. He extended the contract with LA Galaxy on 12 December 2019 and is the team’s longest-tenured player.
Daniel Steres has made a total of 104 professional career appearances with 13 goals to his name. He began his professional career with Wilmington Hammerheads, and in the 2013 season, he made 25 United Soccer League Pro league appearances with seven goals to his name and one cup appearance. He started his LA Galaxy II journey from the 2014 season when he made 24 United Soccer League Pro league appearances with three goals to his name.
He appeared in 2 play-offs. Likewise, he started the 2015 season by appearing for 25 games with two goals in the United Soccer League with LA Galaxy II. He made four playoff appearances in that season. After his transfer to the first team LA Galaxy, he made 21 Major League Soccer appearances with one goal to his name. He appeared in one cup match and one continental matches each in the 2016 season.
In December 2021, LA Galaxy traded Steres to Houston Dynamo FC. He made his Houston debut on February 27, 2022, against Real Salt Lake.
Steres became an important veteran presence for Houston. In 2023, he contributed to the team’s run to the Western Conference Final and was part of the squad that won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In 2024, he made 23 MLS appearances and scored two goals, including match-winning goals against LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes.
Houston re-signed Steres in January 2025 through the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. The club later declined that option following the 2025 season.
According to current statistical records, Steres’ professional career includes more than 200 MLS appearances, making him one of the more experienced American defenders of his generation.
Achievements
Daniel Steres has achieved several milestones throughout his professional soccer career. Daniel Steres has achieved several milestones throughout his professional soccer career, including winning the Dallas Cup championship at youth level, being named LA Galaxy II Defender of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and winning the 2015 USL Championship with LA Galaxy II. His other notable achievements include his induction into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and winning the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with Houston Dynamo FC. He has also made more than 200 MLS regular-season appearances during his professional career.
Net Worth
Daniel Steres’ exact net worth in 2026 has not been publicly verified by a reliable financial source. His earnings have primarily come from his professional soccer career in Major League Soccer and previous professional contracts. Therefore, the previously reported figure of $1.1 million from 2020 should not be presented as his confirmed 2026 net worth.
