Overview
- The club and multiple outlets confirmed on Monday, July 27 that Javier “Chicharito” Hernández has signed with Atlético Dallas as the new franchise’s first player.
- Atlético Dallas said the deal is a two-year contract with an option for a third season, though the club has not disclosed Hernández’s salary and the move remains subject to normal league and federation approvals.
- Hernández, 38, will begin working immediately on marketing, community outreach and team development but will not play competitively until the club debuts in the USL Championship in March 2027.
- The team plans to play home matches at the Cotton Bowl with several 2027 fixtures at AT&T Stadium, and the signing is positioned to draw the large Hispanic audience in north Texas.
- The move boosts the USL Championship’s profile as it restructures and expands, offering the league a high-profile veteran to help raise interest and commercial momentum ahead of 2027.