Tri-captain. ... Skilled two-way player with excellent leadership skills on and off the field. ... Pedro Lopes on Herrera: "He'll be either a center back or defensive midfielder. He's someone you want--technical, a leader and a big, tough guy."

2006: co-captain. ... co-MVP. ... played in every game but one (15 starts) and scored two goals.

2005: tri-Captain ... limited to 12 games due to leg injury at Army ... had a goal and an assist, while offering solid defensive work in midfield.

2004: Started all 15 games ... scored one goal and had one assist.

Prior to NJIT: All-state and four time all-conference for coach Darrell Czraratt at Caesar Rodney ... member of Delaware Olympic Development Program.

Personal: Robert Andrew Herrera ... son of Armando and Mary Herrera ... brother Josh was all-Atlantic Soccer Conference for Hartwick in 2003. ... architecture major. ... born 1/11/86 in Dover, DE.