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See the full story · 1 sourcesWhat will be the newest team in the USL isn’t playing games yet, but Athletico Dallas has their first player: Mexican legend Javier “Chichirito” Hernandez.
The 38-year-old signed a two-year deal, with a club option for a third, for a Dallas team set to begin play in the USL next season and presumably in a conference with the El Paso Locomotive. Hernandez is the Mexico national team’s all-time leading scorer and worked as a television commentator in this past World Cup.
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He last played in 2025 for Guadalajara Chivas and earlier in his career played 10 years in top European leagues.
“I believe Dallas deserves a club that reflects its passion for football, its diversity, and its future,” Hernandez said. “I want to help create a winning culture, inspire young players across North Texas, and give our supporters a team they can believe in from the very beginning. I didn't come here simply to finish my career. I came here to help build the future of football in Dallas.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joins USL’s Athletico Dallas
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