Javier Hernández joins Atlético Dallas ahead of 2027 USL season
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has agreed to join Atlético Dallas, becoming the first signing in the club's history ahead of the 2027 USL Championship season. At 38 years old, the Mexican forward will play a pivotal role not just on the field but also in shaping the club's development and vision. His experience and leadership are expected to be crucial as Atlético Dallas establishes itself in the league. While his official debut is set for the 2027 season, he will begin contributing to the team's structure and strategic initiatives immediately.
- •Hernández becomes Atlético Dallas's first signing.
- •Debut scheduled for the 2027 USL season.
- •Chicharito will also focus on team development.
- •The franchise aims to establish a strong foundation.
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- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joins USL's Atletico Dallas
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Chicharito signed by expansion Atlético Dallas in the USL Championship
- 9:28 PMESPN — Source: 'Chicharito' set to join expansion USL sid...
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — 😱Chicharito is back: the Mexican will play in the US second tier
"Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team, has signed with Atlético Dallas in the USL Championship. Hernández is the first player signed by the expansion club, which will begin play next year in the second-tier of U.S. professional soccer, below Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old Hernández signed a two-year-deal with an option for a third year, Dallas announced on Monday.
"Mexican forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has reached a final agreement to join Atlético Dallas, officially becoming the first signing in the history of the new USL Championship franchise.Debut ...
"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....
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:30 AMChicharito 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....
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:52 AMJavier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joins USL’s Athletico Dallas
Mexican soccer legend Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has signed with the new USL team Athletico Dallas.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:15 AMMexico star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez joins USL's Atletico Dallas
Mexico's all-time leading scorer Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has signed a two-year contract with expansion side Atlético Dallas.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:02 AMChicharito signed by expansion Atlético Dallas in the USL Championship
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the all-time leading scorer for the Mexican national team, has signed with Atlético Dallas in the USL Championship. Hernández is the first player signed by the expansion club, which will begin play next year in the second-tier of U.S. professional soccer, below Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old Hernández signed a two-year-deal with an option for a third year, Dallas announced on Monday.
- ESPNJul 27, 2026, 9:28 PMSource: 'Chicharito' set to join expansion USL sid...
Mexico's all-time leading goalscorer Jaiver "Chicharito" Hernandez is signing for USL Championship expansion team Atletico Dallas, a source told ESPN Mexico.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:13 PM😱Chicharito is back: the Mexican will play in the US second tier
Mexican forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernández has reached a final agreement to join Atlético Dallas, officially becoming the first signing in the history of the new USL Championship franchise.Debut ...
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