19 Facts About Herculez Gomez

Herculez Gomez was born on April 6,1982 and is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward.

Herculez Gomez grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and played on the soccer team at Las Vegas High School.

Herculez Gomez started his career in 2001 with Cruz Azul of the Mexican Primera Division on their second-division squad, and transferred to second-division team Aguilas Blancas de Puebla later that year.

Herculez Gomez broke his foot while on loan to the Seattle Sounders of the United Soccer Leagues, and recovery took a long time.

Herculez Gomez returned to the Galaxy for the 2005 season on a developmental contract, and played well enough to make it to the first team.

Herculez Gomez scored the game-winning goal in the 2005 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, then helped the Galaxy to a rare Cup 'double' when they won the 2005 MLS Cup.

Early in the 2006 season, Herculez Gomez was moved to the bench with then-coach Steve Sampson.

In December 2006, Herculez Gomez was traded to the Colorado Rapids along with Ugo Ihemelu in exchange for Joe Cannon.

Herculez Gomez was traded to Kansas City Wizards in exchange for allocation money, a fourth round 2009 MLS SuperDraft pick and a first round 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft pick in September 2008.

Herculez Gomez's only goal for the Wizards was an injury time winner against San Jose Earthquakes, a must win game in their 2008 play-offs push.

Herculez Gomez scored ten goals in the 2010 Mexican season to tie for the lead for most goals; this feat marked the first time any American player led a foreign league in goals.

Herculez Gomez moved to Pachuca in the summer 2010 window.

Herculez Gomez scored 11 goals in his first 12 appearances for the team across all competitions.

Herculez Gomez won MLS Cup for the second time in his career.

Herculez Gomez retired following the season and joined ESPN as an analyst.

Herculez Gomez was named to the United States roster for the 2007 Copa America and earned his first cap as a second-half substitute against Argentina, with his first start coming against Colombia.

Herculez Gomez played in 3 out of the 4 games for the United States at the World Cup, including the round of 16 game against Ghana.

Herculez Gomez made his return to the national team in 2012, appearing in friendlies against Scotland and Brazil and scoring a goal against the latter.

In January 2017, Herculez Gomez announced his retirement from professional soccer, and joined the broadcasting team at ESPN.