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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.

Career

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. After impressing the club in said tryout, Herrera signed for the club ahead of their inaugural season. 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. He scored his first goal for the club in July of that season in a 1–1 draw with OKC Energy FC. After making 28 league appearances for the club during his first season, Herrera was retained for the 2020 campaign. In February of that season, Herrera went on trial with MLS club Los Angeles FC. His contract was extended for a third season at the end of 2020.

On February 20, 2024, Herrera signed with USL League One side Greenville Triumph.

References

1. "USA – L. Herrera – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
2. "Bel Air alum Chapa Herrera's professional dreams come true with Locomotive". elpasotimes.com. June 5, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
3. "Locomotive FC Signs El Pasoan Louis "Chapa" Herrera". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
4. "El Paso Locomotive vs. Rio Grande Valley – 24 March 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
5. "Herrera's first goal nets Locomotive FC a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy". ktsm.com. July 6, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
6. "'Chapa' Herrera back on board for 2020 Locomotive season". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
7. "Little bit of rhythm, a lot of soul". elpasoinc.com. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
8. "El Paso's own Midfielder 'Chapa' Herrera returns to Locomotive FC for 2021". elpasoheraldpost.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
9. "The Greenville Triumph adds Luis "Chapa" Herrera to 2024 Roster".

External links

• Chapa Herrera at El Paso Locomotive
• Chapa Herrera at El Paso Coyotes

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