Herrera returns to Houston, where he totaled 82 appearances in all competitions between 2022-24, totaling eight goals and 22 assists. An integral part of Houston’s recent success, the 35-year-old led the Dynamo to the 2023 U.S. Open Cup title and a run to the 2023 Western Conference Final, while contributing to Houston earning consecutive postseason appearances and new single-season Club records in points (54) and road wins (8) in 2024.
The midfielder spent the 2025 season with Liga MX side Deportivo Toluca FC, making 34 appearances in all competitions and helping the Mexican team win both the Clausura and Apertura league titles, ending a 15-year trophy drought for the club.
Notably, Herrera has spent meaningful time with prominent clubs in both Mexico and Europe. The midfielder launched his career with C.F. Pachuca as a 20-year-old in 2011, totaling 55 appearances. Herrera joined Portuguese side FC Porto in 2013, where he appeared in 245 matches across all competitions to help the club claim three domestic trophies, including the Primeira Liga title in the 2017-18 season and Portuguese Super Cup victories in 2013 and 2018. His next move took him to Atlético Madrid in Spain, where he totaled 78 appearances and played a key role in the club’s La Liga championship during the 2020-21 season. Notably, Herrera holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League appearances (55 matches with Porto and Atlético) by a Mexican player in history.
Latest transaction: Signed through 2026 with a club option through June 2027.
Dynamo Debut: July 9, 2022, versus FC Dallas.
