Jason Hernandez
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| Jason Hernandez | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason Hernandez | |
| Date of birth | August 26, 1983 | |
| Place of birth | New York, NY, United States | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
| Playing position | Defender | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | San Jose Earthquakes | |
| Number | 21 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 2001-04 | Seton Hall | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005 2006-2007 2008- |
MetroStars Chivas USA San Jose Earthquakes |
3 (0) 50 (0) 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jason Hernandez (born August 26, 1983 in New York, New York) is an American soccer defender of Puerto Rican descent, who currently plays for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.
Hernandez played college soccer at Seton Hall University from 2001 to 2004, and captained the team in his final two seasons. Upon graduating, he was selected by the MetroStars in the first round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed a developmental contract with the team for the 2005 season. After not playing a minute in the club's first 29 league games, he started the last three of the regular season, as well as both in the playoffs. Hernandez was traded to Chivas USA in a trade that allowed the MetroStars to move up to the #1 selection of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft and select Marvell Wynne.
In his initial campaign with Chivas, Hernandez went on to appear in 29 league matches, including 24 starts. During the 2007 season Hernandez saw his role reduced as he appeared in 21 league matches starting only 9. He started 3 of the clubs 4 playoff matches during his two year stint at the Los Angeles based club.
Hernandez was picked up by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft.
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