Overview
- Houston formally reintroduced four key additions for 2026 — Herrera, Agustín Bouzat, Guilherme and Lucas Halter — with president Pat Onstad emphasizing their leadership and championship pedigree.
- Herrera said his children’s presence in Houston, including a son in the Dynamo academy, was central to his decision to come back.
- He will not seek the captaincy, deferring to Artur, and he is willing to play wherever needed as the club targets MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup.
- His previous Dynamo stint ended after a 2024 playoff red card for spitting toward a referee and limited availability, factors Onstad said influenced the club’s choice to decline his 2025 option.
- Herrera returns from Toluca after winning back-to-back Liga MX titles, and the Dynamo expect his experience to steady the midfield and help restore competitiveness despite his age.