Herrington’s emergence has been striking. He was playing in Australia only months before taking the risk of moving to Colorado, and his World Cup involvement has accelerated a development path that already appeared promising.
“It was the best experience of my life. Starting a World Cup, or simply playing a World Cup, was very special,” Herrington said.
That experience should bring more than attention. A major tournament can sharpen a young defender’s decision-making, expose weaknesses to elite opposition and build the confidence required to handle pressure at club level. The Rapids will hope those lessons translate quickly.
The immediate test comes when Colorado Rapids host San Diego on Wednesday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Herrington’s return gives the club another energetic defensive option, although his involvement and role remain to be decided.
European interest could become a louder storyline in the next transfer window, but the player’s message is clear: he wants his football in Colorado to do the talking. That focus will matter as the Rapids pursue momentum in the closing phase of the campaign.
“I want to help the team, the fans and the club. Hopefully win the Open Cup and have a good playoff run,” Herrington said.
The San Diego fixture is therefore more than a welcome-back moment. It is the first opportunity to see whether Herrington can turn World Cup exposure into consistent MLS influence-and give Colorado another reason to believe in its young defender.