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Legion FC Re-Signs Midfielder Zach Herivaux

February 1, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today that midfielder Zach Herivaux has re-signed with the club, pending league and federation approval. The 26-year-old played for Legion FC in 2019 while on loan from Major League Soccer club New England Revolution and returned to Birmingham for the 2021 campaign.

"[Head Coach] Tommy [Soehn] and I are excited to have Zach back in Birmingham for a third season," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "He has proven his versatility across multiple positions on the field, and we think he'll bring a lot to the group this season."

Herivaux made 23 appearances for the #ThreeSparks in 2019, racked up one goal on five shots, created 14 chances with one assist, and added 19 interceptions, 20 clearances and 35 tackles with an 85% passing accuracy. In 2021, Herivaux made 25 appearances for the Black and Gold, scored one goal, had the second highest passing accuracy with 87.1% and lead the club with a 92.5% accuracy in Legion's own half.

Herivaux also spent time in the USL Championship with Western Conference side San Antonio FC in 2017, on loan from New England, and played with SAFC last season. In 2020 he made eight appearances and added one assist, while in 2017 he made five appearances and scored one goal.

This will be Herivaux's seventh professional season after signing with the Revolution as the club's third ever Homegrown Player in 2015. The Boston native made 10 career MLS appearances, including two starts, as well as eight additional appearances and two goals in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play. The midfielder has also made 17 appearances for the Haitian National Team, registering two assists.

Transaction: On February 1, 2022, Birmingham Legion FC re-signed midfielder Zach Herivaux, pending league and federation approval.

Player Profile:

Name: Zachary Herivaux

Position: Midfielder

Number: 20

Height: 6' 1"

Weight: 160 lbs.

Birthdate: February 1, 1996 (age: 26)

Birthplace: Suita, Osaka, Japan

Hometown: Boston, MA

Citizenship: United States, Japan, Haiti

Previous Club: San Antonio FC (USL Championship)

Instagram: @ZHerivaux100

Twitter: @ZHerivaux100

Facebook: Zach Herivaux

Herivaux and his teammates will kick off the 2022 season on Sunday, March 13 at 4:00pm at the new home of Legion FC, Protective Stadium, and season tickets are available now! Find more info at bhmlegion.com/2022tickets.

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