ACQUIRED: Via $50,000 GAM trade with Atlanta United FC on Sept. 2, 2026.
CAREER: Joined Portland in his sixth MLS season, playing all of them previously with Atlanta United FC (2021-26). In that span, he recorded 77 appearances (52 starts) providing two goals and three assists in over 4,300 minutes of action. Before arriving to MLS, Hernández spent five seasons in Europe, playing for then-Norwegian top-flight side Stabæk Fotball (2017-19) and Scottish Premiership-side Aberdeen FC (2019-21). At Stabæk, the defender recorded 61 appearances across all competitions while tallying seven assists. With Aberdeen, Hernández registered six appearances. Hernández began his professional career at his native Zamora FC, playing 12 matches for his hometown club and providing an assist prior to his European move.
INTERNATIONAL: Has earned 36 caps for Venezuela, registering a goal and three assists for his country. Hernández scored his first and only international goal at Copa America against Ecuador on June 20, 2021. Most recently, the 28-year-old defender made two friendly appearances for Venezuela in November of 2025.
