Jorge Herrera (footballer)
Jorge Herrera (born September 11, 1980 in Bogotá) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Professional Division.
Career
South America
Herrera spent most of his early professional career in his native Colombia, playing for Independiente Santa Fe, Atlético Nacional, Deportes Quindío and Millionarios. He also played briefly for Huracán in Argentina and Club Guaraní in Paraguay before coming to the United States.
United States
Herrera signed with Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division in 2007, and immediately made an impact, scoring a goal and registering 5 assists in his first 5 games until problems with his visa led to him having to return to Colombia.[1] Following his return to Charlotte in 2008 season. Herrera recorded 9 goals and 6 assists in 2008, helping the team win the USL Second Division regular season title and finish as runners-up in the playoffs; he was also a USL2 MVP finalist, losing to his teammate Dustin Swinehart.
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- Head Coach: Steffens
- Assistant Coach: Daka
- Assistant Coach: Sephton
- Assistant Coach: Shak
- Goalkeeper Coach: Souders
- General Manager: Engstrom
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Herrera, Jorge |
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September 11, 1980 |
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Bogotá, Colombia |
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