Chapa Herrera

American soccer player

Chapa Herrera
Personal information
Full name	Louis Herrera
Date of birth	(1996-05-03) May 3, 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth	El Paso, Texas, United States
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Greenville Triumph
Number	8
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2018	El Paso Coyotes (indoor)	25	(7)
2019–2023	El Paso Locomotive	95	(3)
2024–	Greenville Triumph	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:26, October 16, 2023 (UTC)

Louis "Chapa" Herrera (born May 3, 1996) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Greenville Triumph in USL League One.^[1]

Career

Herrera was initially spotted in 2018 at a local soccer tournament by El Paso Locomotive coach Mark Lowry, who invited him to a private tryout.^[2] After impressing the club in said tryout, Herrera signed for the club ahead of their inaugural season.^[3] Herrera made his debut for the club on March 24, 2019, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Sebastián Contreras in a 2-2 draw with Rio Grande Valley.^[4] He scored his first goal for the club in July of that season in a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy FC.^[5] After making 28 league appearances for the club during his first season, Herrera was retained for the 2020 campaign.^[6] In February of that season, Herrera went on trial with MLS club Los Angeles FC.^[7] His contract was extended for a third season at the end of 2020.^[8]

On February 20, 2024, Herrera signed with USL League One side Greenville Triumph.^[9]

References

^ "USA – L. Herrera – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
^ "Bel Air alum Chapa Herrera's professional dreams come true with Locomotive". elpasotimes.com. June 5, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "Locomotive FC Signs El Pasoan Louis "Chapa" Herrera". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 8, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "El Paso Locomotive vs. Rio Grande Valley – 24 March 2019 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "Herrera's first goal nets Locomotive FC a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy". ktsm.com. July 6, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "'Chapa' Herrera back on board for 2020 Locomotive season". elpasoheraldpost.com. January 13, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "Little bit of rhythm, a lot of soul". elpasoinc.com. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "El Paso's own Midfielder 'Chapa' Herrera returns to Locomotive FC for 2021". elpasoheraldpost.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
^ "The Greenville Triumph adds Luis "Chapa" Herrera to 2024 Roster".