Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez Joins USL Team Atlético Dallas

WHO:

Goal.com - Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, a 38-year-old striker.

FOX Sports - Peter Luccin, the first-ever manager of Atlético Dallas.

WHAT:

Goal.com - Hernandez completed a transfer to USL team Atlético Dallas, dispelling retirement speculation.

FOX Sports - Hernandez is the first player signed in the history of the new USL Championship franchise.

FOX Sports - Hernandez is Mexico's all-time leading goalscorer with 52 goals and has made three World Cup appearances.

WHERE:

Goal.com - Hernandez will play for Atlético Dallas in Texas.

FOX Sports - The club is a new franchise in the USL Championship.

WHEN:

FOX Sports - Hernandez is set to begin playing in 2027.

WHY:

Goal.com - Hernandez expressed a desire to help create a winning culture and inspire young players in North Texas, stating, "I want to help create a winning culture, inspire young players across North Texas, and give our supporters a team they can believe in from the very beginning."

Goal.com - Hernandez's commitment in Texas is described as more than a ceremonial swansong.

HOW:

Goal.com - Hernandez took to social media to greet supporters, posting: "Hey Dallas, I'm here. Very excited to make history with you. See you soon guys."

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 07:55 UTC)

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, the 38-year-old striker and Mexico's all-time leading goalscorer, has completed a transfer to the new USL team Atlético Dallas, dispelling any retirement rumors. As the first player signed in the history of this franchise, Hernandez is set to begin playing in 2027 and aims to inspire young players in North Texas while helping to create a winning culture. He took to social media to greet supporters, expressing his excitement by saying, "Hey Dallas, I'm here. Very excited to make history with you. See you soon guys."