Lead Story
Twellman goal puts down Chivas
Taylor Twellman was all smiles Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center. A second half substitute, TT got the New England Revolution the ever-important insurance goal on 59 minutes. The insurance was necessary as Justin Brown pulled one back for Chivas in stoppage time.
Tony Bruce reports from Carson City, Calif., with photos from Craig Bennett/112575 Photos
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Chivas USA Shorthanded…Again»If one squinted, it looked like 2007: Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan directing a backline of Lawson Vaughn, Jonathan Bornstein, Claudio Suarez and Shavar Thomas, and shutting down the opposition.
The red-and-white walked out with a clean sheet, a well-earned scoreless draw. But this week, the musical chairs that has been the Chivas USA backline will […]
The bad news for Chivas USA is obvious: The team is sliding badly, giving up 11 goals in the last 3 games and reeling after a 5-2 loss against the arch-rival Los Angeles Galaxy last week. The red-and-white has yet to find the form that it had during its incredible run last year that took […]
Match Reports
Chivas get hard-fought point in Houston»
There were no goals, but plenty of fouls in Saturday night’s match-up at Robertson Stadium. The match featured an MLS season-high tying nine cards by both teams, and Chivas USA had to play a man short after the 82nd minute when Claudio Suarez was sent off after he pulled down Brian Mullan on a breakaway.
Chivas crash in Superclasico»Chivas USA crashed to defeat as they failed to stop an in-form Landon Donovan from scoring a hat-trick in their 5-2 loss to the LA Galaxy in this years first Superclasico at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Donovan started the game creating problems for the Chivas defense. Running from a deeper position, just behind Edson Buddle, Chivas midfielders, Jesse Marsch and Paulo Nagamura never came to grips with who should pick him up.
Also Noted
Panchito Mendoza re-signs with Chivas»
Chivas USA has re-signed fan favorite Francisco ‘Panchito’ Mendoza for the team’s 2008 MLS campaign, which kicks off on March 30.
Razov: ‘We’re going to be hungry’»
A season ago, Ante Razov played a pivotal role in Chivas’ push for the Western Conference title, with his successful partnership with newcomer Maykel Galindo helping propel the upstart club towards the conference regular season crown.
Transfers
Talley signed from RSL»
Chivas USA signed defender Carey Talley, an 11-year veteran of Major League Soccer and 1999 MLS Cup champion, from Real Salt Lake
Ecko signs on»
The 25-year-old striker has enjoyed some of his finest moments at The Home Depot Center.
Game Previews
History Battles Injuries For Chivas USA»
Chivas USA came into the season with a defense that returned nearly everyone from a strong 2007 side, including superstar goalkeeper Brad Guzan. But with the absence of two regular starters and the squad’s lack of experienced depth, Chivas USA surrendered a shocking four goals last weekend on the road against the Columbus Crew.
Chivas Limps Into Regular Season»
Several Chivas players are carrying limps and other ailments into the regular season. Forward Maykel Galindo has played sparingly in the pre-season due to various ailments. Forward Ante Razov is just now rounding back into fitness. Newly acquired forward Alecko Eskandarian has an injury that neither he nor the fitness staff can identify[…]
