Herrera Hopes Ronaldo Joins Messi in MLS
Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera said he would like to see Cristiano Ronaldo play in Major League Soccer alongside Lionel Messi.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
Mexican international Hector Herrera said he hopes Cristiano Ronaldo will compete in Major League Soccer alongside Lionel Messi. Herrera made the remarks during a Houston Dynamo press conference.
Why it matters
The comments come as both Ronaldo and Messi have bid farewell to their national teams, raising questions about their next competitive chapters. Ronaldo remains under contract with Al Nassr through 2027.
Ronaldo is under contract with Al Nassr until 2027, and Messi announced his farewell to Argentina in October 2026. No transfer to MLS has been confirmed.
The players
Hector Herrera
Herrera is a Mexican international midfielder who plays for Houston Dynamo and previously faced Ronaldo in the Champions League while at Porto and Atletico Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo is one of the most decorated players in football history, currently under contract with Al Nassr until 2027.
Lionel Messi
Messi is an Argentine forward widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, who recently said goodbye to the Argentina national team.
The details
Herrera, who faced Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League while playing for Porto and Atletico Madrid, spoke at a Houston Dynamo press conference. Ronaldo has said goodbye to Portugal, and Messi has said goodbye to Argentina.
Timeline
October 2026: Messi said goodbye to Argentina.
2027: Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr expires.
Season Trajectory
The speculation extends the decades-long Messi-Ronaldo rivalry into a new arena, with both players now stepping back from international duty. It raises the possibility of MLS becoming a destination for aging global stars in their final competitive years.
If Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract is not renewed in 2027, a move to MLS becomes a more realistic possibility for fantasy and fan tracking. Fans following MLS rosters should watch for any official transfer announcement.
The takeaway
Global star movement can reshape where fans watch soccer, so following contract timelines helps readers anticipate major roster changes across leagues.
Further reading
Explore more in our Soccer coverage for context on the Messi and Ronaldo storylines.
