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See the full story · 1 sourcesChicharito becomes the first ever player of a new USL Championship team
New USL Championship side Atlético Dallas , who will join the league for 2027 season, has announced its first signing: Chicharito Hernández , the Mexican legend and former Manchester United striker.
Chicharito had said farewell to Chivas at the end of last year and had not made it clear whether he would continue playing. The chance to be a key figure in a new project in the US convinced the player to move to Dallas.
“I’ve been fortunate to live the dreams that every young footballer hopes to experience,” Hernández said about joining the new team.
“I’ve worn some of the biggest shirts in the world and played in incredible stadiums in front of passionate supporters. Opportunities like this, though, are different.”
Hernández has signed a two-year contract with Atlético Dallas, with an option for a third. After retiring, the Mexican will then have the possibility of joining the club’s football department in another role.
The all-time top scorer for Mexico, with 52 goals in 109 appearances, Chicharito began his career at Chivas, his most recent club, and has played for teams including Manchester United, Real Madrid , Bayer Leverkusen , West Ham United , and Sevilla . In the US, the Mexican was one of the stars of Los Angeles Galaxy between 2020 and 2023. Now, he will be the face of a new project.
USL Championship is the 'second tier' of football in the United States, despite there being no promotion and relegation system between them. The league recently announced major measures aimed at raising its profile, such as promotion and relegation between USL divisions and an expansion project that includes Atlético Dallas.
In its inaugural USL season, Atlético Dallas, whose name is inspired by Atlético de Madrid, will be led by a former Atlético Madrid player: Peter Luccin , the former French midfielder who also played for PSG .
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