SMU Alum/All-American Daniel Hernandez Signs with FC Dallas

[MrMustang1965]

FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock today announced that the team has signed midfielder/defender Daniel Hernandez. Hernandez has received his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and is eligible for MLS action.

“I know Daniel Hernandez very well as a player having coached him at SMU,” FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman said. “He’s a strong player that will add tremendous experience to our line-up. His time with the Mexican First Division and past success in MLS will help us in our final push for a playoff spot this season and in the future.”

Hernandez began his professional career when he was drafted out of Southern Methodist University by the Los Angeles Galaxy in 1998. He would go on to spend time with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the New York MetroStars and the New England Revolution for a total of 115 MLS games. He logged four goals and 15 assists over eight years.

The 33-year-old veteran also helped the New England Revolution to successful runs in 2002, 2005 and 2006, when the team won the Eastern Conference Championship and advanced to the MLS Cup Final where Hernandez started all three games.

The midfielder/defender also played for three Mexican First Division teams including Necaxa, Puebla F.C. and Jaguares de Chiapas over five years.

Hernandez grew up in nearby Tyler and attended SMU where he played under FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman for three years. While at SMU, Hernandez was First Team All-American as an attacking midfielder.

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[PonyPride]

FC Dallas also traded Drew Moor for former star SMU defender Ugo Ihemelu.

Can't believe Daniel Hernandez is 33 already. Release didn't mention that he was one of two SMU players to win a National Player of the Year award. Absolutely brilliant player on the Hilltop.

Good luck to both.