Chapa Herrera

Chapa Herrera
Personal information
Full name Louis Herrera
Date of birth (1996-05-03) May 3, 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth El Paso, Texas, United States
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Greenville Triumph
Number 8
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2018 El Paso Coyotes (indoor) 25 (7)
2019–2023 El Paso Locomotive 95 (3)
2024– Greenville Triumph 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 22, 2024

Louis "Chapa" Herrera (born May 3, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Greenville Triumph in USL League One.[1]

Career

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]

On February 20, 2024, Herrera signed with USL League One side Greenville Triumph.[9]

References

  1. ^ "USA – L. Herrera – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  2. ^ "Bel Air alum Chapa Herrera's professional dreams come true with Locomotive". elpasotimes.com. June 5, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  3. ^ "Locomotive FC Signs El Pasoan Louis "Chapa" Herrera". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  4. ^ "El Paso Locomotive vs. Rio Grande Valley – 24 March 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Herrera's first goal nets Locomotive FC a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy". ktsm.com. July 6, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  6. ^ "'Chapa' Herrera back on board for 2020 Locomotive season". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  7. ^ "Little bit of rhythm, a lot of soul". elpasoinc.com. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "El Paso's own Midfielder 'Chapa' Herrera returns to Locomotive FC for 2021". elpasoheraldpost.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "The Greenville Triumph adds Luis "Chapa" Herrera to 2024 Roster".


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