Biography
Who is Herculez Gomez?
Early life and background
Herculez Gomez was born in Los Angeles, California, into a Mexican-American family. He grew up as the eldest of five children. His parents both come from Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico, specifically from the towns of Tepatitlán and Jalostotitlán.
The athlete spent his early years in Oxnard before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, when he was nine years old. He attended Las Vegas High School during his youth. His younger brother, Ulysses Gomez, later became a professional fighter in the UFC.
Professional soccer career
After finishing high school, he moved to Mexico in 2000 to play for Águilas Blancas de Puebla. He returned to the United States in 2001 to join the San Diego Gauchos. During the 2002 season, he scored 17 goals for the Gauchos before entering Major League Soccer.
Herculez Gomez played for the LA Galaxy, where he helped the team win the 2002 MLS Cup. In 2005, he scored 18 total goals and won the U.S. Open Cup. He also earned the team MVP award and the Golden Boot for that tournament. After his time with the Galaxy, he played for the Colorado Rapids and the Kansas City Wizards.
International play and retirement
He represented the United States national team in several major tournaments. He played in the 2007 Copa America and was part of the 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. During that tournament, he appeared in three of the four matches for the United States.
Herculez Gomez played in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which served as his final appearance for the national team. He finished his professional playing career after winning the MLS Cup with the Seattle Sounders in 2016.
Media and broadcasting career
Following his retirement from professional sports in 2017, he transitioned into sports media. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN, providing commentary for MLS and United States national team matches. He also appears on the program Fútbol Americas on ESPN+.
He hosts several podcasts, including the Max and Herc podcast alongside Max Bretos. He also participates in the Two on Tri podcast with Sebastian Salazar. His work in broadcasting has earned him a Telly Award and an Emmy Award nomination.
Birthday and age
Herculez Gomez was born on April 6, 1982, which makes Herculez 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Herculez shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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