Jason Hernandez

Jason Hernandez

Personal information
Full name	Jason Hernandez
Date of birth	(1983-08-26) August 26, 1983
Place of birth	New York, New York, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	New York City FC
Number	2
Youth career
2001–2004	Seton Hall Pirates
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005	MetroStars	3	(0)
2006–2007	Chivas USA	50	(0)
2008–2014	San Jose Earthquakes	163	(0)
2015–	New York City FC	39	(0)
International career
2016–	Puerto Rico	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 21, 2016

Jason Hernandez (born August 26, 1983) is a Puerto Rican international footballer who currently plays for New York City FC in Major League Soccer.

College

Hernandez played college soccer at Seton Hall University from 2001 to 2004, and captained the team in his final two seasons.

Club career

MetroStars

Hernandez was selected by the MetroStars in the first round of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft and signed a developmental contract with the team for the 2005 season. After not playing a minute in the club's first 29 league games, he started the last three of the regular season, as well as both games in the playoffs.

Chivas USA

Hernandez was traded to Chivas USA in a trade that allowed the MetroStars to move up to the first selection of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft and select Marvell Wynne.

In his initial campaign with Chivas, Hernandez went on to appear in 29 league matches, including 24 starts. During the 2007 season Hernandez saw his role reduced as he appeared in 21 league matches, starting only nine. He started three of the clubs four playoff matches during his two-year stint at the Los Angeles based club.

San Jose Earthquakes

Hernandez was picked up by the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2007 MLS Expansion Draft.

New York City

Hernandez was selected by New York City FC in the 2014 MLS Expansion Draft. After the signing of Italian legend Andrea Pirlo in July 2015, Hernandez changed his number from 21 to 2 to honor his boyhood idol, New York Yankees legendary shortstop Derek Jeter.

International

Hernandez was born in the United States to parents of Puerto Rican descent. On January 6, 2009 Jason was called into the U.S. Men's National Team's January training camp. He joined Colorado Rapids (MLS) defender Ugo Ihemelu as replacements for Clarence Goodson and Cory Gibbs who left camp early, but he ultimately did not feature in the game. He was called up to the Puerto Rico national football team and made his debut on March 29 for 2017 Caribbean Cup qualification against Guyana.

See also

• List of current MLS players

External links

• MLS player profile