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Chicharito signs two-year deal with new USL club Atlético Dallas

7/28/2026

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Javier “Chicharito” Hernández signed a two-year contract with USL Championship side Atlético Dallas, with an option for a third year.
The signing makes Javier “Chicharito” Hernández the club’s first player as Atlético Dallas prepares to begin competition in 2027.
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández will be coached by Atlético Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin, hired in February.
Atlético Dallas will host matches at the Cotton Bowl while competing in the USL Championship second tier.

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Javier “Chicharito” Hernández signed a two-year contract with USL Championship side Atlético Dallas, with an option for a third year.
The signing makes Javier “Chicharito” Hernández the club’s first player as Atlético Dallas prepares to begin competition in 2027.
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández will be coached by Atlético Madrid midfielder Peter Luccin, hired in February.
Atlético Dallas will host matches at the Cotton Bowl while competing in the USL Championship second tier.