After a successful third season as an Assistant Coach for Celt Men's Soccer reaching the Sweet 16 Round of the NCAA Tournament, Celt Women's Soccer invited Daniel Fragachan to their team. Under new Head Coach Nataki Stewart, the program is looking to benefit from Coach Fragachan's leadership and championship experience. 

"Our brotherhood goes beyond the game of soccer as I have known Dani for over 10 years," Head Coach Nataki Stewart added. "I am thrilled as the last time Dani and I were on the same team in 2013 here at UST, we won a conference championship and qualified for the national tournament."

Daniel was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in Barcelona, Spain. He began his college soccer career at the University of St. Thomas. In 2013, Daniel helped bring UST's first-ever Red River NAIA Men's Soccer Conference Championship. He later transferred to NAIA powerhouse Hastings College, Nebraska, where he helped his team win the 2016 NAIA National Championship. Following graduation, he went on to play for the semi-pro team, Memphis City, FC.

Daniel made his professional debut in Madrid, Spain where he played for 3rd Division team Los Yebenes de San Bruno and later moved up to 2nd Division B team U.B. Conquense. In 2019, Daniel went on to play for the 1st Division team Aragua FC in Venezuela. After the COVID-19 outbreak, he moved back home to Houston. Daniel was a volunteer coach starting in February for UST before becoming an official Men's Assistant Coach in 2020. Now in 2023, he is joining Celt Women's Soccer. 

"Dani's work with Coach Ian on our men's soccer team over the last three seasons is remarkable," Stewart added. "Now, our team gets to benefit from another champion mindset."

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