Nicky Hernandez Explained

Nicky Hernandez
Fullname:Dominick Gilbert Hernandez
Birth Date:21 September 1998
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, United States
Height:1.79m (05.87feet)[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:New Mexico United
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Dallas Texans
Collegeyears1:2017–2019
College1:SMU Mustangs
Collegecaps1:48
Collegegoals1:8
Years1:2018
Clubs1:Texas United
Caps1:9
Goals1:2
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Denton Diablos
Caps2:8
Goals2:4
Years3:2020
Clubs3:FC Harrington
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:North Texas SC
Caps4:32
Goals4:6
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:FC Dallas
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2022
Clubs6:San Antonio FC (loan)
Caps6:23
Goals6:2
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:New Mexico United
Caps7:36
Goals7:5
Pcupdate:August 19, 2024

Dominick "Nicky" Gilbert Hernandez (born September 21, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.

Playing career

Youth, college and amateur

Hernandez was part of the USSDA academy side Dallas Texans until 2017,[2] when he went to play college soccer at Southern Methodist University. Hernandez played three seasons with the Mustangs between 2017 and 2019, making 48 appearances, scoring 8 goals and tallying 9 assists. Hernandez was named AAC All-Tournament Team in 2019 and All-SMU Tournament Team in 2018.[3]

While at college, Hernandez played with USL PDL side Texas United during their 2018 season, scoring 2 goals and tallying 3 assists in 9 regular season appearances.[4] During his 2019 season, Hernandez played with NPSL side Denton Diablos FC.[5] [6]

Hernandez played in the United Premier Soccer League for FC Harrington during the Spring 2020 season.[7]

North Texas SC

On September 12, 2020, Hernandez left college early to sign a professional contract with North Texas SC, the USL League One affiliate of MLS side FC Dallas.[8] He made his debut the same day, starting in a 2–0 win over FC Tucson.[9]

On January 21, 2021, FC Dallas selected Hernandez 15th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.[10]

FC Dallas

On March 23, 2021, Hernandez officially signed for MLS side FC Dallas.[11] Following the 2022 season, his contract option was declined by Dallas.[12]

New Mexico United

On July 25, 2023, Hernandez signed a deal with USL Championship side New Mexico United for the remainder of their 2023 season.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dominick Gilbert Hernandez . FC Dallas . 23 August 2022.
  2. Web site: Dallas Texans. dtxn.ussoccerda.com.
  3. Web site: Nicky Hernandez - Men's Soccer. SMU Athletics.
  4. Web site: Texas United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Dominick Hernandez -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Nicky Hernandez. 20 May 2019.
  6. Web site: National Premier Soccer League.
  7. 1352403134698541056. UPSLsoccer. Congratulations, Nicky! @nicky_0898, the top pick of @FCDallas in the @MLS SuperDraft, played the 2020 Spring seas… . 21 January 2021.
  8. Web site: North Texas SC Signs Midfielder Nicky Hernandez | FC Dallas.
  9. Web site: Tucson vs. North Texas. 13 September 2020. us.soccerway.com.
  10. https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2021/01/21/fc-dallas-selects-five-players-2021-mls-superdraft FC Dallas selects five players
  11. https://www.fcdallas.com/post/2021/03/22/fc-dallas-signs-2021-mls-superdraft-no-15-overall-pick-nicky-hernandez FC Dallas signs 2021 MLS Superdraft
  12. Web site: FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2023 Season. F. C.. Dallas. FC Dallas.
  13. Web site: NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES NICKY HERNANDEZ CONTRACT EXTENSION.