Charlotte (NC) — On Thursday, the Charlotte Independence professional soccer team announced franchise leading goal scorer and USL Championship second all-time leading goal scorer, Jorge Herrera has re-signed for his 21st professional season, pending league and federation approval. At 38 years old, Herrera recorded a career-high and team-high 13 goals last season.

“Re-signing with the Independence is a big deal for me,” said Herrera. “I’ve been with the team since day one and I’m just happy to commit another season to the team. I want to thank God, my family and the Independence to be a part of the team.”

Herrera continues to have a huge impact as a team leader both on and off the field. The fan favorite has many notable franchise firsts, including being the first signed player to the 2015 inaugural roster, the first to reach 100 appearances, and the first hat trick in team history. Having already left his mark in the USL Championship record book as the second player to reach 50 regular season goals, Herrera is two goals back of Indy Eleven forward Dane Kelly (67) for the all-time lead in USL Championship regular season goals.