TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing<\/p>\n
Houston Dynamo FC<\/a> have signed midfielder H\u00e9ctor Herrera<\/a> through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027, the club announced Wednesday.<\/p>\n The 35-year-old former Mexican international arrives for his second stint in Houston, following a memorable run<\/a> from mid-2022 to 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n Herrera was a free agent after spending 2025 with LIGA MX giants Toluca.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt is an honor to welcome H\u00e9ctor back home to Houston,\u201d said Pat Onstad, the club’s president of soccer. \u201cHe is a respected leader both on and off the field, and a player whose influence helped change the trajectory of this club during his first stint \u2013 guiding us to the club\u2019s fourth trophy in 2023 and a club point record in 2024.<\/p>\n “His return reflects a shared ambition to build on past success. While his role will evolve, we know H\u00e9ctor\u2019s leadership and winning mentality will elevate the standards of our club. He returns with a deep connection to the city and a clear understanding of what it takes to bring trophies back to Houston.\u201d<\/p>\n A two-time MLS All-Star and 2023 MLS Best XI selection, Herrera tallied 8g\/22a in 82 matches across all competitions for the Dynamo, captaining the club to the\u00a02023 US Open Cup title<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Last year, the former Pachuca, FC Porto and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid star won the 2025 Clausura and Apertura with Toluca. In total, he produced 1g\/2a in 34 appearances for Los Diablos Rojos.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs a team, we are all thrilled that H\u00e9ctor has rejoined the Dynamo ahead of the 2026 campaign,\u201d said head coach\u00a0Ben Olsen. \u201cWith that excitement comes a shared mentality of commitment to competing and fighting for every result this season, pushing to reach our\u00a0ultimate goal\u00a0of bringing another trophy to the city of Houston.<\/p>\n “H\u00e9ctor is a strong teammate, leader and winner, proven by the success he has helped cultivate at every stop of his career. He returns home to a place he loves, reinvigorated and will strengthen the squad\u2019s standards every day as we look to make our city proud.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Houston’s 2026 season kicks off on Feb. 21 at home against Chicago Fire FC<\/a> (8:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>).<\/p>\n