Brookline's Zachary Herivaux Talks Soccer, Family and Playing Close to Home

BROOKLINE, MA – Zachary Herivaux may be a rising star within the New England Revolution organization, but for the midfielder, there's no place like home.

In fact, the 20-year-old still lives with his parents at the Brookline home where he was raised.

"Rent's cheap," Herivaux joked.

When Herivaux was three years old, his family moved from Japan to Brookline. He attended Baker Elementary School and later enrolled at Brookline High School for a year before transferring to Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill.

It was there that Herivaux excelled in the Revolution's youth program, starting four years for the under-16 team.

Now with the first team, Herivaux was recently named to the MLS Homegrown squad and played 73 minutes against Mexico's under-20 team last week in San Jose.

"Being called up to that was already amazing," Herivaux said. "And being able to meet a lot of new guys down there around the league, a lot of new guys like me, and being able to represent New England was a blessing."

An up-and-coming force on the soccer field, Herivaux has already caught the eye of spectators and the media following his performance with the Homegrown team. But as his profile increases, his family remains his most important fans.

"They come out all the time," Herivaux said. "They always have my back. It makes it that much easier to balance some things and smile every day."

Herivaux said his father has influenced him throughout his playing career.

"He’s the one who taught me everything, basically," Herivaux said. "Since I can remember walking, my dad's always throwing a ball at my feet."

He also cited former Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph, who he grew up watching, as a major influence. He said Joseph has mentored him through the ranks of the Revolution organization, and he still calls him up occasionally to talk.

Ultimately, Herivaux's taking his recent success as a sign to keep building.

"I'm happy to be where I am today," he said. "But I hope to keep going further and further."

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