Erik Dueñas (born October 18, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Liga MX club Querétaro.
Club career Born in Los Angeles, California, Dueñas began his career at the Los Angeles FC youth academy, being part of the club's inaugural under-12 side.
Los Angeles FC On July 8, 2020, Dueñas became one of the first three homegrown signings for Los Angeles FC, alongside fellow Mexican-American teammates Christian Torres and Tony Leone.
Dueñas made his professional debut for Los Angeles FC on October 14, 2020, in a Major League Soccer match against Vancouver Whitecaps. He came on as a 71st-minute substitute for Dejan Jakovic as Los Angeles FC were defeated 1–2.
Houston Dynamo FC Houston claimed Dueñas off of waivers following the 2024 season, and in January 2025 signed him to a one-year contract with club options for the following three years. Houston declined his contract option following the 2025 season.
Querétaro On December 28, 2025, Dueñas signed with Liga MX club Querétaro ahead of the Clausura.
International career Born in the United States, Dueñas is of Mexican descent. He was called up to a training camp for the Mexico U17s in February 2021.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLos Angeles FC2020Major League Soccer20———202023Major League Soccer1802040202602024Major League Soccer14020—40200Total340404060480Las Vegas Lights (loan)2021USL Championship90———902022USL Championship80———80Total170———170Los Angeles FC 2 (loan)2023MLS Next Pro72———72Houston Dynamo2025Major League Soccer8020—10110Houston Dynamo 22025MLS Next Pro71———71Querétaro2025–26Liga MX00———00Career total733604070902
Honors Los Angeles FC U.S. Open Cup: 2024
References
External links Profile at the Los Angeles FC website