Toros Sign RGV FC Academy Standout Attacker Duilio 'Zurdo' Herrera
February 9, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley FC Toros announced today the addition of forward Duilio Herrera to the 2022 USL Championship roster as a USL Academy signing, pending league and federation approval.
As a USL Academy signing, Herrera will be available for selection for the Toros in both the USL Championship and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup throughout the upcoming season while retaining his NCAA eligibility. Herrera is the first player signed by the Toros to a USL Academy contract since the restructuring of the club's partnership agreement with Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo FC.
The 17-year-old academy product hails from Edinburg and has been competing within the RGV FC Academy ranks for five years, most recently in the U-19 division. In those five years Herrera has accumulated more than 100 appearances across both MLS Next Academy and USL Academy competition. His performance on the field was showcased via 10 goals and 20 assists all-time as an attacking piece.
In 2021 Herrera appeared in 25 games, leading the team in assists as he was dubbed a free-kick specialist by academy director Rafael Amaya. Most recently he competed in the MLS Next Showcase in which he recorded one goal and dished out five assists in the competition. Additionally, Herrera tallied experience for the Toros in an exhibition contest against Liga MX club CF Monterrey in July under the direction of Wilmer Cabrera.
A left footed forward, 'Zurdo' Herrera, as he is affectionately known, is a native of Reynosa, Mexico and is the oldest of seven siblings in a soccer driven family. Duilio spoke on his signing and its significance being his first opportunity for First Team soccer with the Toros.
"I'm really excited and thankful for the opportunity coach Wilmer has given me to compete and play at the pro level," said Herrera. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to play with the academy and now with the pro squad and be able to showcase my talent not just to my coaches but to the people in The Valley."
RGV FC Head Coach Wilmer Cabrera proudly spoke on the addition of Herrera.
"Diulio is a complete product totally developed in The Valley," said Cabrera. "We are so happy for him and the future he has on the soccer fields at the professional level after shining in our Academy system. We are proud to have him in our team this season and we wish him the best."
RGV FC is set to open up the 2022 season on Saturday, March 12 when they host Oakland Roots SC at H-E-B Park in Edinburg,TX.
Season tickets are now available at www.rgvfc.com or at the H-E-B Park box office.
TRANSACTION: Rio Grande Valley FC signs forward Duilio Herrera.
PLAYER PROFILE
FULL NAME: Duilio Herrera
DATE OF BIRTH: Nov. 12, 2004
HEIGHT: 5'10"
WEIGHT: 150
BIRTHPLACE: Reynosa, MX
HOMETOWN: Edinburg, TX
PREVIOUS CLUB: RGV FC Academy (MLS Next)
FIFA NATIONALITY: Mexico
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