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DC United waive defender Aarón Herrera | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived D.C. United have waived defender Aarón Herrera, the club announced Wednesday. The 29-year-old has spent the...

JUNE 10 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Earns clean sheet Herrera had one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Herrera sent in a pair of inaccurate crosses and earned a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw with D.C. United. The defender didn't have much to do during Saturday's match and failed to get overly involved with the attack. Future matches should see him compete more on both sides of the ball.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Makes season debut Herrera registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 8...

Impact Herrera made his 2026 debut Saturday, coming off the bench to play in the final 30 minutes of the match. Given the fact he had missed a decent amount of the time, the defender will not get rushed into any type of important role, though should be a key depth option for DC United, having made 24 starts in 26 MLS appearances in 2025.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starts running Herrera (lower leg) has begun running on the pitch as he is expected to make a return after the March international break, per Donald Wine II of the District Press DC.

Impact Herrera is still looking to make his season debut, starting the season off with a lower leg injury. Once fit, the defender will likely be a bench player, pending on how soon he can regain full match fitness to become a starter again.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower leg injury Herrera (lower leg) was ruled out of Saturday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Herrera picked up a lower leg injury that say him miss the opener on Saturday. He will look to be fit enough for the trip to Austin on March 1, though remains day to day. When healthy, the defender is typically a regular starter for D.C United with two assists and 62 clearances in 26 appearances in 2025.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United plays Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw to spoil Brad Guzan's final game

Gabriel Pirani scored in the 67th minute as D.C. United played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night to spoil Brad Guzan’s final match

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Wilfried Zaha scores in 33rd and Charlotte beats 9-man D.C. United 1-0 to secure home playoff match

Wilfried Zaha scored in the 33rd minute, Kristijan Kahlina recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season, and Charlotte beat nine-man D.C. United 1-0 to secure a home playoff match

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off in defeat Herrera played 30 minutes before receiving a red card during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Herrera left his team with nine men when they had already lost Luis Barraza due to an earlier red card in Saturday's clash. He'll consequently be suspended in the final game of the year against Atlanta United, so his next chance to play will come in the 2026 season. Considering he has played as a right winger lately, his absence could be covered by Jared Stroud.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Herrera has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the trip to Miami on Saturday.

Impact Herrera has just returned from an injury, having played four times since retuning. Overall, the defender has appeared 23 times in MLS play, making 60 clearances with 34 tackles while keeping two cleats for DC United.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cordeiro Pirani leads D.C. United against Orlando City

Gabriel Cordeiro Pirani leads D.C

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Will miss Orlando game Herrera will miss the game against Orlando due to an accumulation of yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban, according to the league.

Impact Herrera has accumulate too much yellow cards in the MLS and will be suspended for next Saturday's game against Orlando. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter for D.C. United, with Conner Antley likely replacing him at right-back for that game.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records five accurate crosses Herrera recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Despite zero assists, August has been a strong month for Herrera, especially because of his offensive effort from the right flank. With 21 crosses, seven per appearance, he also got 11 of them to be accurate. For 2025, Herrera has already matched his 2024's cross tally, 106. Among the 106 this year, he has 44 accurate crosses, 11 more than last year.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit crosses in draw Herrera created two chances, sent in 10 crosses (four accurate) and made three tackles (two won), two clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 1-1 draw against...

Impact Herrera was used as a midfielder from the flank this time and had a great two way performance, with solid defensive numbers despite the more advanced positioning and even better stats on the attacking end as he was his team's most reliable source of playmaking. Now fully available after being out for a month with his national team and then serving two different one-match suspensions, Herrera will definitely bring a lot of hope for a D.C. side that doesn't win a game since May.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Hopkins scores 1st MLS goal for DC United in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Jackson Hopkins scored his first goal in MLS for D

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

D.C. United takes road losing streak into game with CF Montreal

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AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns from suspension Herrera has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the game vs New England on Aug 9.

Impact Herrera has not appeared much in MLS since June, especially after serving time with the Guatemala national team at the Gold Cup. Overall, he is having a fair campaign for D.C United, assisting twice while averaging about 4.4 crosses per contest.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uzuni and Wolff score goals, Austin's 4-2 win extends DC United's winless streak to 8

Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wollf each scored a first-half goal to help Austin FC beat D

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Gazdag, Lappalainen score goals to help Crew beat DC United 2-1

Dániel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen each scored a goal for the Columbus Crew in a 2-1 win over D

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent off in loss Herrera was shown a red card during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Herrera was booked twice after committing multiple fouls in the final minutes of the match, earning a ban for his side's next clash against Austin. After that, he'll be eligible to return on Aug. 9 at New England. While the defender serves his suspension, Conner Antley and Derek Dodson could feature on the right flank, and Peglow will likely benefit from set-piece duties.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ATP Finals will remain in Turin through 2026 but political issues threaten future editions

The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has announced that the ATP Finals will remain in Turin at least through 2026

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

No longer suspended Herrera is no longer supsended and is an option moving forward.

Impact Herrera has made his way back from his suspension after missing their last match, having accumulated five yellow cards. He is their regular player at right-back and has only played once in their past six games due to international duty and suspension, so they will hoep he can return to that role immediately next outing.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pep Biel scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats DC United 2-1

Pep Biel scored two goals, his first career multi-goal game in MLS, to help Charlotte FC beat D

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for suspension Herrera had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th m...

Impact Herrera is back following his time at the Gold Cup with Guatemala, however is set to serve a suspension following yellow card accumulation. He continues to impress for D.C United, starting 16 times in 18 appearances in 2025. recording two assists with 84 crosses (32 won).

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against D.C. United

Joseph Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with D.C

JULY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts in Open Cup Herrera (international duty) is back with the team after starting in Wednesday' 5-2 Open Cup loss to Nashville.

Impact Herrera was back in the states Wednesday after his time on international duty, returning after a month away. This is solid news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit, starting in 15 of his 17 appearance. That said, he will look to maintain that role moving forward now that he is available.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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