Yes.
At least one person from South Dakota has played professional soccer at the highest level in the United States.
Chris Houser, who was born in Pierre and graduated high school from Sioux Falls Washington, was selected in the second round of the Major League Soccer Draft by the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1998 after he spent three years at Southern Connecticut State.
Houser played three seasons for Tampa Bay as a defender and was a Rookie of the Year nominee after his first season. While in college, he played for the national team in the World University Games in 1997.
When it comes to professional athletes, South Dakota has produced no shortage of standouts in football, basketball and baseball, but the same can’t be said for soccer. A Wikipedia page for noteworthy soccer players from South Dakota features just three names, including Houser.
Sources:
Sioux Falls Live, Local soccer legend Chris Houser set to bring spring showcase to Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Pro soccer beckons for Washington High School grad
Wikipedia, Soccer players from South Dakota
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