Nicolette Hernandez

Club career

Club América Hernández signed her first professional contract with Club América of the Liga MX Femenil on 31 December 2021, and made her professional debut in January 2022 in a match against Pumas. Hernández scored her first goal as a professional on 10 February 2022 in a match against León.

Originally a forward, Hernández became a key player for América after manager Ángel Villacampa switched her to play as a left-back.

Boston Legacy On 5 January 2026, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion team Boston Legacy FC announced the signing of Hernández on a two-year contract.

International career Hernández was at one point part of the United States national team youth program during her early teens.

As Hernández's paternal grandparents were born in Mexico, she had the option to represent Mexico at the international stage. Hernández was called once more to the Mexico national team by manager Pedro López on 3 October 2022 to replace Joseline Montoya (Injury) for a friendly match against Chile. She made her debut with Mexico on 10 October 2022 on the friendly match against Chile.

2023 Pan American Games Hernández was selected to represent Mexico at the 2023 Pan American Games held in Santiago, Chile, where the Mexican squad went undefeated to win the gold medal for the first time in their history at the Pan American Games, defeating Chile 1–0. Hernández started all five matches during this tournament.

2024 W Gold Cup Hernández was selected to be part of Mexico's squad for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup on 11 February 2024. She scored her first goal with Mexico during this tournament, in the 0–8 victory against Dominican Republic in the second match of the group stage. Hernandez played an important part for Mexico to finished top of its group in this tournament and advancing to the knockout stage, and subsequently the semi-finals, but during the semi-final match against Brazil, Hernández got a red card at the 29th minute for a foul called after VAR review. México subsequently ended up losing the match 3–0.

Personal life Hernández is engaged her long-time girlfriend Nat Cruz on June 16, 2026.

Career statistics Club

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 23 February 2024 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, United States 1–0 8–0 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2. 2 March 2026 Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia 6–0 7–0 2026 CONCACAF W Championship qualification

Honours and awards

Michigan Wolverines Big Ten women's soccer tournament: 2021

Club América Liga MX Femenil: Clausura 2023

Mexico Pan American Games gold medal: 2023

Individual First-team All-Big Ten: 2020 Second-team All-Big Ten: 2021 Third-team All-Big Ten: 2019