Louis "Chapa" Herrera (born May 3, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Louis Herrera | ||
| Date of birth | (1996-05-03) May 3, 1996 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | El Paso, Texas, United States | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | El Paso Locomotive | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2018 | El Paso Coyotes (indoor) | 25 | (7) |
| 2019– | El Paso Locomotive | 67 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 21, 2022 | |||
Herrera was initially spotted in 2018 at a local soccer tournament by El Paso Locomotive coach Mark Lowry, who invited him to a private tryout.[2] After impressing the club in said tryout, Herrera signed for the club ahead of their inaugural season.[3] Herrera made his debut for the club on March 24, 2019, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Sebastián Contreras in a 2-2 draw with Rio Grande Valley.[4] He scored his first goal for the club in July of that season in a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy FC.[5] After making 28 league appearances for the club during his first season, Herrera was retained for the 2020 campaign.[6] In February of that season, Herrera went on trial with MLS club Los Angeles FC.[7] His contract was extended for a third season at the end of 2020.[8]
El Paso Locomotive FC – current squad | |
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