Jason Hernandez
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jason Hernandez | ||
| Date of birth | August 26, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | New York, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2004 | Seton Hall Pirates | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005 | MetroStars | 3 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Chivas USA | 50 | (0) |
| 2008–2014 | San Jose Earthquakes | 163 | (0) |
| 2015– | New York City FC | 25 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 23, 2015. | |||
Jason Hernandez (born August 26, 1983) is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.
College
Hernandez played college soccer at Seton Hall University from 2001 to 2004, and captained the team in his final two seasons.
Club career
MetroStars
Hernandez 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 games in the playoffs.
Chivas USA
Hernandez was traded to Chivas USA in a trade that allowed the MetroStars to move up to the first 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 nine. He started three of the clubs four playoff matches during his two-year stint at the Los Angeles based club.
San Jose Earthquakes
Hernandez was picked up by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft.
New York City
Hernandez was selected by New York City FC in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft. After the signing of Italian legend Andrea Pirlo in July 2015, Hernandez changed his number from 21 to 2 to honor his boyhood idol, New York Yankees legendary shortstop Derek Jeter.
International
On January 6, 2009 Jason was called into the U.S. Men's National Team's January training camp. He joined Colorado Rapids (MLS) defender Ugo Ihemelu as replacements for Clarence Goodson and Cory Gibbs who left camp early,[1] but he ultimately did not feature in the game. He was invited to the Puerto Rico National Football Team but he declined his invitation.
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