{"id":130028,"date":"2026-01-07T14:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/hector-herrera-close-to-returning-to-mls-after-his-time-with-toluca\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:11:20","slug":"hector-herrera-close-to-returning-to-mls-after-his-time-with-toluca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/hector-herrera-close-to-returning-to-mls-after-his-time-with-toluca\/","title":{"rendered":"H\u00e9ctor Herrera close to returning to MLS after his time with Toluca"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winter market could mark a new turn in the career of H\u00e9ctor Herrera, one of the Mexican midfielders with the greatest international career in recent years. According to the current outlook, the player is evaluating his continuity with Toluca despite having been part of the club’s recent two-time championship, and his immediate future points again to the MLS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Herrera returned to Mexican soccer after a lengthy negotiation and at the age of 34, assuming a leadership role within the scarlet dressing room. Under the direction of Antonio “Turco” Mohamed, he joined a competitive squad and contributed experience to a team that won back-to-back titles. However, his sporting situation has not been as expected. <\/p>\n

Lack of continuity, the key factor<\/h2>\n
\"Hector
PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The main reason for H\u00e9ctor Herrera to consider an exit is poor consistency.<\/p>\n

Throughout the season he accumulated less than 1,000 minutes in all competitions, a low figure for a player accustomed to being a starter in Liga MX as well as in national and international leagues.<\/p>\n

This lack of prominence has led him to listen to proposals for this winter market.<\/p>\n

For a player facing the final stretch of his career, the priority is clear:<\/p>\n

Continue to compete and stay active, especially in a cycle leading up to the 2026 World Cup, a tournament to be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada.<\/p>\n

The United States, a family destination<\/h2>\n
\"Mexican
PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this context, returning to MLS appears as a logical alternative.<\/p>\n

H\u00e9ctor Herrera is already familiar with the league, the environment and the pace of competition, and believes he could have a greater role and continuity.<\/p>\n

In addition, the calendar works in their favor:<\/p>\n

While Liga MX kicks off its tournament, MLS kicks off on February 22, which keeps its transfer market open for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n

For now, Toluca has not received a formal offer, although there is interest in the midfielder.<\/p>\n

The Scarlets’ management would try to retain him at least until the 2026 Clausura, but the outcome will depend on the proposals that arrive as well as the player’s final decision.<\/p>\n

His sporting situation has not been has expected<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

A movement with regional impact<\/h2>\n
\"Hector
PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An eventual return of H\u00e9ctor Herrera to MLS would not only have a sporting impact.<\/p>\n

But also media and commercially, especially among the Hispanic community in the United States, where the player maintains high visibility.<\/p>\n

In the coming weeks, their situation will be one of the stories to watch on both sides of the border.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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