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Portland Timbers acquire Ronald Hernández from Atlanta United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - POR receive: Ronald Hernández - ATL receive: Up to $150k GAM The Portland Timbers have acquired defender Ro...

SEPTEMBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Transfers to Portland Hernandez has been acquired by Portland Timbers as a summer signing from Atlanta United, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Hernandez had been limited in a substitute role since recovering from an abdomen injury in May, and this switch should allow him to see more opportunities for the remainder of the season. He'll likely take a spot in the right-back contention with Eric Miller while Brandon Bye (knee) and Juan David Mosquera (ankle) remain sidelined. The Venezuelan defender could provide some attacking projection, although he's more consistently reliable for clearance and tackle numbers when given meaningful playing time.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Hernandez (abdomen) is fit to play after overcoming his injury, according to the club's managing editor Adam Jasper.

Impact Hernandez will be an option for upcoming contests, although it's unclear if he'll play a significant role given that he had stayed on the bench for most of the campaign even before his injury. Thus, he may serve as a backup right-back behind current starter Tomas Jacob in the short term.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with abdomen concern Hernandez was listed as questionable for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy as he deals with an abdominal injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Hernandez is a right-back who brings energy and defensive reliability from the flank, and an abdominal issue, which could range from a minor strain to something more significant, puts his participation at risk for upcoming action. His questionable status adds a third uncertain or unavailable player for Atlanta ahead of the week 12 match, creating real lineup uncertainty for the club. However, Tomas Jacob may continue to fill in at right-back.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in three crosses Hernandez registered three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez got the start at right-back to start the season, playing the full 90. He would see some decent two-way work, with three crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles, two interpcetions and two clearances in the defense. He is competing for a starting spot now, although that could change in the coming games, with Elias Baez fighting for time as well.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Atlanta Hernandez has re-signed with Atlanta for the 2026 season, according to his club.

Impact Hernandez is signing a new contract with Atlanta to remain with the club for a further season, with an option for a further season. The defender started in 16 of his 21 appearances last season, recording one goal and one assist, not seeing much starting time until the end of the season. That said, with Brooks Lennon leaving the club, a right-back spot is open for the club, with Matt Edwards and Hernandez likely to compete for time in that spot, along with any new signings.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Atlanta United seeks to break losing streak in matchup with D.C. United

Atlanta United aims to break a three-game skid when it hosts D.C

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for international duty Hernandez is out for Saturday's match against Miami after being called up by the Venezuelan national team.

Impact Hernandez will be absent for the penultimate match of the season Saturday, not an option after he was called up for some international friendlies. This is a tough loss for the club, missing their starting right-back, with Brooks Lennon (Achilles) as their hopeful replacement. He will then look to be an option for their season finale against D.C. United on Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Generates three crosses Hernandez had three crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Hernandez saw a decent two-way effort Sunday, with the defender starting yet again at right-back. He would record three crosses in the attack for his most in a game since Aug. 17, then adding two interceptions, two clearances and four tackles in the defense. He should remain in the starting role as the club enters the final stage of the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ATLUTD.COM

Bags match winner, first since 2021 Hernandez scored the match winner on his only shot in Saturday's 1-0 win over Nashville SC. He also committed on foul and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Hernandez rose up to nod home the match winner, his first goal since 2021. The right back now has a goal and an assist across his last three appearances. Up next is a stiff challenge at home against the Columbus Crew on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Hernández, rookie Jayden Hibbert lead Atlanta United past Nashville 1-0

Defender Ronald Hernández scored in the first half and rookie Jayden Hibbert made it stand up for his second clean sheet in his third start to help Atlanta United cool off Nashvill...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Records rare assist Hernandez assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Hernandez earned a rare assist from the defense Saturday, with the right back finding Aleksey Miranchuk for the club's only goal of the match. This was the defender's first assist of the season, with him only nitchiong one all of last season as well. He also added a tackle won, a clearance and two interceptions, a decent match despite the loss.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United plays New York City FC in conference action

Atlanta United plays New York City FC in Eastern Conference play

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench to face Cincinnati Hernandez (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez has bounced back from an injury that forced him to miss three league games. The defender could be used as a full-back, although it's unclear if he'll eventually gain a starting spot from either Brooks Lennon or Pedro Amador.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Hernandez (quadriceps) is available for Saturday's trip to Cincinnati, per the Atlanta injury report.

Impact Hernandez is available for Saturday's clash after overcoming a quad injury that sidelined him for three matches. The defender has been nearing a return in the last week but finally made a full return to the first team ahead of Saturday.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati hosts Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

Cincinnati and Atlanta United square off in a conference matchup

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with quad injury Hernandez is out for Saturday's game against Charlotte FC due to a quadriceps injury, Henry Higuita of MLS.com reports.

Impact Atlanta United will be thin in terms of defensive depth, as they'll also be without Pedro Amador (hamstring) and Brooks Lennon (shoulder). Hernandez's next chance to play will come against the Red Bulls on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option declined Hernandez had his option for the 2025 declined as he is currently under negotiations on new deal.

Impact Hernandez spent the second half of the season injured with a sprain, returning to play with just Atlanta United II. This resulted in just 10 starts in 17 MLS appearances, assisting once with 21 crosses (four accurate). 40 clearances and 19 interceptions. His future on the club is set to be determined soon as a new deal is in the works, though could enter the MLS Re-Entry Draft if contract talks fall through.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for ATL 2 Hernandez (sprain) featured in Sep 2 match against Chattanooga.

Impact Hernandez returns to action with the reserves following an MCL sprain. He will try to make a return to the senior team, though would likely be used off the bench with just six starts in 11 MLS appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Our four to six weeks Hernandez will miss the next four to six weeks of action due to an MCL sprain, according to Doug Roberson or the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Hernandez is set to be out until at least September, picking up an MCL issue during training Friday. He has started in their past four matches, so this will be a somewhat significant loss. Tyler Wolff looks to be his most likely replacement on the left flank until he is fit again.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in cameo appearance Hernandez had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New England.

Impact Hernandez entered the match in the 90th minute and immediately set up Daniel Rios for Atlanta's lone goal. The assist was the first of Hernandez's MLS career as he's appeared in just four of Atlanta's last nine matches.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in start Hernandez won three of five tackles in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Hernandez made his first league start of the season Wednesday, filling in for the suspended Andrew Gutman at left-back. Hernandez should mostly remain a backup option in Atlanta's back line moving forward.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance off bench Hernandez subbed into Saturday's match against Inter Miami in the 80th minute and he created a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Hernandez made his season debut off the bench on Saturday as he's definitely the backup option behind Brooks Lennon at right-back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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