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Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas

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In July 2026 Mexican striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernández signed a two‑year contract (with an option for a third) to become the inaugural player of the expansion USL Championship club Atlético Dallas, which will begin competition in March 2027. The deal, reported at about $350,000 per season, represents roughly one‑tenth of his recent Liga MX earnings and was presented as a way to give the new franchise immediate credibility, support its youth‑academy plans and raise the profile of professional soccer in the Dallas region. Hernández, who previously played Hernández left CD Guadalajara in MLS with LA Galaxy and most recently with Chivas Guadalajara, had taken a year‑long sabbatical December after a difficult second spell at Chivas, during which that left him considering retirement. He took a year‑long sabbatical because he considered retirement “didn’t want to play,” citing mental‑health reasons, and focused on his mental health. The opportunity in said Atlético Dallas revived his “gave me back the desire to play; he play.” He will wear the number 14 and says his goal is to finish his career “happy” and enjoying the game while contributing to a growing U.S. soccer project. Reports The signing was confirmed on July 29 and July 30 reaffirmed 29, reiterating the contract details and highlighted highlighting the signing move as part of a broader cross‑border pathway for Mexican talent. A 2026 MLS salary guide showed that While modest compared with MLS Designated Player contracts can exceed $10 million annually, underscoring that Hernández’s USL salaries, the deal is modest by MLS standards but still valuable for a league seeking higher‑profile names. The signing also underscores the USL Championship’s ambitions, including a planned promotion‑relegation system and a push to attract marquee players as the league’s popularity rises.

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  1. 2026-07-31 04:43 UTC Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas
  2. 2026-07-31 02:23 UTC Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas
  3. 2026-07-30 04:30 UTC Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas
  4. 2026-07-30 04:30 UTC Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas
  5. 2026-07-29 21:05 UTC Chicharito signs with Atlético Dallas

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