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Option declined Hernandez had his option for the 2025 declined as he is currently under negotiations on new deal.

Impact Hernandez spent the second half of the season injured with a sprain, returning to play with just Atlanta United II. This resulted in just 10 starts in 17 MLS appearances, assisting once with 21 crosses (four accurate). 40 clearances and 19 interceptions. His future on the club is set to be determined soon as a new deal is in the works, though could enter the MLS Re-Entry Draft if contract talks fall through.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays for ATL 2 Hernandez (sprain) featured in Sep 2 match against Chattanooga.

Impact Hernandez returns to action with the reserves following an MCL sprain. He will try to make a return to the senior team, though would likely be used off the bench with just six starts in 11 MLS appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Our four to six weeks Hernandez will miss the next four to six weeks of action due to an MCL sprain, according to Doug Roberson or the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Impact Hernandez is set to be out until at least September, picking up an MCL issue during training Friday. He has started in their past four matches, so this will be a somewhat significant loss. Tyler Wolff looks to be his most likely replacement on the left flank until he is fit again.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in cameo appearance Hernandez had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New England.

Impact Hernandez entered the match in the 90th minute and immediately set up Daniel Rios for Atlanta's lone goal. The assist was the first of Hernandez's MLS career as he's appeared in just four of Atlanta's last nine matches.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in start Hernandez won three of five tackles in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against the Rapids.

Impact Hernandez made his first league start of the season Wednesday, filling in for the suspended Andrew Gutman at left-back. Hernandez should mostly remain a backup option in Atlanta's back line moving forward.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance off bench Hernandez subbed into Saturday's match against Inter Miami in the 80th minute and he created a chance in the 2-1 defeat.

Impact Hernandez made his season debut off the bench on Saturday as he's definitely the backup option behind Brooks Lennon at right-back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to club team Hernandez (not injury related) is back with Atlanta United and should be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.

Impact Hernandez is yet to feature this season as the backup to Brooks Lennon at right-back in Atlanta, but he has returned from international duty and should be back on the bench to face New York this weekend.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to national team Hernandez has been called up by the Venezuelan National Team for upcoming international friendlies on March 24 and 28.

Impact Hernandez will miss Saturday's MLS clash against the Crew while on international duty, and he may be questionable for the New York fixture on April 1 as well. But he's yet to feature this season for Atlanta United regardless.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Hernandez was an unused substitute in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Hernandez kept one clean sheet in 13 MLS appearances (11 starts) at right-back this season, perhaps not the step up from last season that many expected even accounting for a two-month absence in the summer with an MCL injury. The 25-year-old should still be considered Brooks Lennon's backup in the position heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew host Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play

Atlanta United visits the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Hernandez (leg) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati. The midfielder has missed over two months but is back to full fitness and will hope to avoid any sort of injury scares in his first match run out.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable Hernandez (leg) is still listed as questionable in Atlanta's injury report for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez was in Atlanta's squad last weekend for the first time since May, but he's still not fully recovered from the leg injury that had kept him out for more than two months and he still carries an injury designation into the Cincinnati game on Saturday.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Seattle Hernandez (leg) is in Atlanta's match day squad for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Hernandez has missed his side's last nine MLS matches since suffering an MCL injury in late May, but he returned to training this week and is now included in the squad on Friday. He will want to take over from Aiden McFadden as Atlanta's starting right-back once he's back at full fitness.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Sounders look to end road losing streak in game against Atlanta United

The Seattle Sounders visit Atlanta United looking to stop a three-game road slide

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to questionable Hernandez (leg) is listed as questionable in Atlanta's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Hernandez has been out since May with an MCL injury, but he returned to full training this week and might be available to make his return against Seattle. Aiden McFadden has mostly been deputizing at right-back in his absence, but Luiz Araujo has also gotten a few run-outs in the position recently as well.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Hernandez (leg) returned to full team training during Tuesday's session, according to his club.

Impact Hernandez might be back far sooner than one might expect if he's already training with his teammates. Though George Campbell's recent adductor injury creates another absence in defense, Hernandez could have more to do with keeping Luiz Araujo further up the pitch instead of playing as a wing-back.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire look to continue win streak in matchup with Atlanta United

The Chicago Fire come into a matchup with Atlanta United as winners of three consecutive games

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing return to training Hernandez (leg) was dressed and on the training pitch with Atlanta United on Thursday, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Hernandez has been out since late May with an MCL injury. His initial evaluations estimated that he would miss 3-4 months of playing time, so he still likely has a ways to go in his recovery.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy try to stop losing streak in matchup with Atlanta United

The LA Galaxy will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on Atlanta United

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cisneros leads Atlanta United against Orlando City

Ronaldo Cisneros leads Atlanta United into a matchup with Orlando City after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United takes on Real Salt Lake in non-conference action

Atlanta United and Real Salt Lake hit the pitch in non-conference action

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin takes road win streak into matchup against Atlanta United

Austin visits Atlanta United looking to extend a three-game road winning streak

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heber leads New York City FC against Atlanta United

Heber leads New York City FC into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against Cincinnati

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Red Bulls host Atlanta United in conference play

The New York Red Bulls host Atlanta United in conference action

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United faces Toronto on the heels of shutout win

A game after shutting out Inter Miami 2-0, Atlanta United plays Toronto

JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS