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Aaron Joseph Herrera (born 6 June 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club D.C. United. Born in the United States, he plays for the Guatemala national team.
Early career
Herrera played three years of college soccer at the University of New Mexico between 2015 and 2017, scoring 20 goals and tallying 8 assists in 54 appearances.
Herrera also played with Premier Development League side FC Tucson in 2016 and 2017.
Professional career
On 15 December 2017, Herrera signed as a Homegrown Player for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
On 21 December 2022, Herrera was traded to CF Montréal for $500,000 in General Allocation Money, a 2023 international roster spot, Montréal's 2023 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick and a sell-on fee.
On 12 December 2023, D.C. United acquired Herrera from CF Montréal in exchange for Brazilian defender Ruan and $500,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money. During his maiden season with the club, Herrera was named to the 2024 MLS All-Star Team.
International career
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Internationally, Herrera had represented the United States U20s. In January 2021, Herrera made one appearance for the senior United States in a 7–0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago.
He was named to the final 20-player United States under-23 roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in March 2021.
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In June 2023, Herrera was named to Guatemala's preliminary squad ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made his Guatemala debut on 15 June in a friendly match against Costa Rica.
Personal life
Herrera was born in the United States to a Guatemalan father, Diego Herrera and American mother, Donni Herrera.
Career statistics
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As of match played 29 October 2024
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As of match played 15 October 2024
Honours
United States U20
CONCACAF Under-20 Championship: 2017
Individual
MLS All-Star: 2024
References
External links
Aaron Herrera at Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake Player Profile Archived 12 April 2020 at the Wayback Machine
Aaron Herrera at Soccerway
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