Historic Signing: 'Chicharito' Hernández Joins U.S. Soccer
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
TEXAS – The new club Atlético Dallas announced on Monday that it will begin its journey with Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández, one of the most prominent and recognized Mexican soccer players of his generation. In a statement, the club indicated that Hernández signed 'a two-year contract, with the club holding an option for a third season, subject to league and federation approval.' With this, Hernández also becomes the first signing in Atlético Dallas's history. 'From the beginning, our dream was not just to launch another professional soccer club,' said Matt Valentine, founder and president of Atlético Dallas. 'Our dream was to build a club that truly belonged to Dallas. Javier believed in that vision… His career speaks for itself, but it is his leadership, humility, competitive spirit, and genuine love for soccer that makes him the ideal person to help us write the first chapter in the history of Atlético Dallas.' Would you like to meet 'Chicharito'? The club will hold a free, public celebration to introduce the player on July 31 at Gilley’s South Side Ballroom. Ticket information will be announced via an electronic newsletter and the new team's social media.
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