Chapa Herrera | |
Fullname: | Louis Herrera |
Birth Date: | 3 May 1996 |
Birth Place: | El Paso, Texas, United States |
Currentclub: | Greenville Triumph |
Clubnumber: | 8 |
Position: | Midfielder |
Years1: | 2016–2018 |
Clubs1: | El Paso Coyotes (indoor) |
Caps1: | 25 |
Goals1: | 7 |
Years2: | 2019–2023 |
Clubs2: | El Paso Locomotive |
Caps2: | 95 |
Goals2: | 3 |
Years3: | 2024– |
Clubs3: | Greenville Triumph |
Caps3: | 17 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Club-Update: | 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]
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]