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Career & Clubs
FC Tucson
Herrera also played with Premier Development League side FC Tucson in 2016 and 2017.
Real Salt Lake
On 15 December 2017, Herrera signed as a Homegrown Player for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
CF Montréal
On 21 December 2022, Herrera was traded to CF Montréal for $500,000 in General Allocation Money, a 2023 international roster spot, Montréal's 2023 MLS SuperDraft first-round pick and a sell-on fee.
D.C. United
On 12 December 2023, D.C. United acquired Herrera from CF Montréal in exchange for Brazilian defender Ruan and $500,000 in 2024 General Allocation Money. During his maiden season with the club, Herrera was named to the 2024 MLS All-Star Team. On 1 June 2026, former Real Salt Lake player Jeff Dewsnup sued the club after alleging former teammates, including Herrera, hazed him in the shower and lockeroom. Herrera was waived by D.C. United on 10 June 2026.
United States
Internationally, Herrera had represented the United States U20s. In January 2021, Herrera made one appearance for the senior United States in a 7–0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago. He was named to the final 20-player United States under-23 roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in March 2021.
Guatemala
In June 2023, Herrera was named to Guatemala's preliminary squad ahead of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He made his Guatemala debut on 15 June in a friendly match against Costa Rica. In the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter finals against Canada, Herrera was a critical player in Guatemala's penalty kicks victory, completing a goal-line clearance and scoring in the penalty shootout against Dayne St. Clair – marking Guatemala's first appearance in the Gold Cup semi-finals since 1996.
- Club
- FC Tucson (2016–2017)
- Club
- Real Salt Lake (2018–)
- Club
- Real Monarchs (2018–2018)
- Club
- United States men's national under-20 association football team (2015–2017)
- Club
- United States men's national under-23 soccer team (2019–)
- Club
- New Mexico Lobos men's soccer
- Club
- United States men's national soccer team (2021–2023)
- Club
- Guatemala men's national football team (2023–)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- League
- USL Championship
- National team
- United States
- National team
- Guatemala
Personal
Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Herrera played three years of college soccer at the University of New Mexico between 2015 and 2017, scoring 20 goals and tallying 8 assists in 54 appearances.
Herrera was born in the United States to a Guatemalan father, Diego Herrera and American mother, Donni Herrera.
Clubs
- Real Salt Lake2018current
- United States men's national under-23 soccer team2019current
- Guatemala men's national football team2023current
- New Mexico Lobos men's soccercurrent
- United States men's national under-20 association football team2015–2017
- FC Tucson2016–2017
- Real Monarchs2018–2018
- United States men's national soccer team2021–2023
Played together with
Adam HenleyReal Salt Lake
Alecko EskandarianReal Salt Lake · 2007–2007- Alecko EskandarianReal Salt Lake · 2007–2008
- Andy WilliamsReal Salt Lake · 2005–2011
Arturo ÁlvarezReal Salt Lake · 2011–2011
Braian OjedaReal Salt Lake
Brandon McDonaldReal Salt Lake · 2013–2013
Carlos Andrés GómezReal Salt Lake
Carlos SalcedoReal Salt Lake · 2013–2014
Chris KleinReal Salt Lake · 2006–2007
Chris SeitzReal Salt Lake · 2007–2009
Clint MathisReal Salt Lake · 2005–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Aarón Joseph Herrera is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, he represents the Guatemala national team.
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