[MLS: Week 33] The concept of a “bogey” team – a foe that no matter how weak always plays tough against a certain opponent – can beexaggerated, yet Real Salt Lake is clearly confronted by just such a problem Wednesday in its regular-season finale. STAVING OFF THE SWEEP. It’s been abizarre season in many ways […]
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Report: Chivas USA set to go on hiatus after 2014 season
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The news should come as no surprise. Chivas USA, sold back to MLS by its owners in February and playing before minuscule crowds this season, willgo on hiatus, ESPN FC reports, while the club is being reorganized bynew owners and rebranded under a new name for a relaunch at a new home in […]
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Delgado out for season following knee surgery
[MLS INJURY REPORT] Chivas USA’s Marky Delgado, one of the most promising young midfielders in MLS, underwent successfulknee surgery Tuesday to repair a lateral meniscus tear suffered in his left knee during the match against Sporting Kansas City 10 days earlier. He should be sidelined for 4-6 weeks,effectively ending his MLS season with last-place Chivas […]
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Toronto FC ends misery, extends Chivas USA's drought
[MLS: Sunday] Chivas USA was just what Toronto FCneeded to snap a six-game winless streak. TFC prevailed, 3-0, at home on Sunday to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt. Brazilian Gilberto had a goaland assist to lead Toronto FC, which won its first game under new coach Greg Vanney. Its last win was on […]
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What They're Saying: David Carter
“Chivas in the L.A. market is beyond an afterthought. I think even most soccer fans aren’t aware that they are in this market. So I think there’s going to have to be a substantial reboot, and youcan’t do that quickly. Certainly, they’ve atrophied over the last few years to the point where if they take […]
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Sounders get separation, Dwyer gets scoring record
[MLS: Friday] If the Seattle Sounders go on to win their first Supporters’ Shield, they may look back on sub Andy Rose‘s stoppage-time winner in their 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Friday night as the difference. Dom Dwyer setSporting Kansas City’s single-season scoring record with his 19th goal of the season in its […]
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Bocanegra announces plans to retire
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Former U.S. national team captain Carlos Bocanegra announced plans to retire at the conclusion of thecurrent MLS season with Chivas USA. He suffered a concussion in July and has missed the last seven MLS matches during which Chivas USA is winless.
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Fire sends Hurtado to Chivas USA
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] A day after acquiring Nigel Reo-Coker from Vancouver for Mauro Rosales, Chivas USA acquired Colombiandefender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado from the Chicago Fire in exchange for allocation money. Chivas USA needs help in the back with Carlos Bocanegra out with a concussion. From the Fire’s point of view, the move clears space to make […]
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'Cubo' Torres joins select MLS group on El Tri
[MEXICO] Erick Torres has parlayed a strong second season with Chivas USA into his first call-up to Mexico’s national teamfor games against Chile Sept. 6 at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and Bolivia Sept. 9 in Commerce City, Colorado. Torres, who is on loan from Chivas de Guadalajara, has scored 14MLS goals […]
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Chivas USA sends Rosales to 'Caps for Reo-Coker
[MLS TRANSACTIONS] Mauro Rosales is on the move again. After only nine months with Chivas USA, the Argentine midfielder hasbeen traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps for unsettled English midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. Rosales joined Chivas USA from Seattle following the 2013season. He was named the 2011 MLS Newcomer of the Year with the Sounders and had […]