Hector Herrera would leave Liga MX to return to MLS
The Mexican midfielder left Toluca and would now return to soccer in the United States. Hector Herrera would return to Houston
Hector Herrera, at 35 years old, reportedly intends to remain active in professional soccer. It was expected that "HH" would end his career in Mexico with Toluca or Pachuca. However, everything seems to indicate that the Mexican will have a new adventure in Major League Soccer. At the end of December, Hector Herrera became a free agent. The Mexican midfielder had the opportunity to experience Antonio Mohamed's successful spell at Toluca. However, “HH's” career would take a completely unexpected turn: Houston Dynamo.
“Super Deportivo can confirm that 'HH' is returning to the American club, with which he already had a stint from 2022 to 2024,” reported Cesar Luis Merlo, a journalist specializing in transfers, for the website.
In February 2026, Hector Herrera officially joined Toluca's Red Devils. With the Mexican team, Herrera played 34 matches, totaling 961 minutes on the field (starting only 11 matches). Herrera scored just one goal and provided two assists.
Hector Herrera is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Houston Dynamo. The Mexican midfielder will try to get more playing time in the United States and prove that he still has something to offer.
Second stint in the United States
In July In 2022, Hector Herrera signed his first MLS contract with the Houston Dynamo. The Mexican footballer played 82 games for the club, contributing 8 goals and 22 assists. Herrera only won one US Open Cup in the 2022/2023 season. The former Atletico Madrid player left the club under a cloud in 2025 after an altercation with a referee during an MLS match. Hector Herrera would return with the aim of redeeming himself. He hopes the last thing people remember about "HH" won't be a controversy.

