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Cuesta brings physicality to Chivas backline
Imposing second-year defender making most of playing time
MLSsoccer.com
September 7, 2010 9:09 PM
CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA defender Yamith Cuesta paints an imposing picture in defense. At 6-feet-3, he’s one of the two tallest players on the Goats roster while still maintaining an impressive agility on the ground. He’s fast, he’s physical – and he knows it. “I bring a strong physical presence to the defense,” Cuesta told MLSsoccer.com...
FIFA delegation kicks off five-city US tour
World Cup group tours nation to evaluate stadiums, infrastructure
MLSsoccer.com
September 7, 2010 7:07 PM
NEW YORK — For the USA Bid Committee, one of the biggest challenges it faces in landing either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups is the international community's often negative perception of soccer in the United States.
US Soccer president Sunil Gulati made the admission Tueday during a press conference in which an official FIFA delegation...
Socio MLS kicks off in LA and Houston
Membership program for Hispanic leagues expands in 2010
MLSsoccer.com
September 7, 2010 6:06 PM
NEW YORK — In recent years, MLS has made the finding and developing of homegrown talent a priority. Generation adidas, the expansion of the homegrown player rules, and Sueno MLS have all helped identify potential players.Now, Socio MLS presented by Degree Men, the membership program that works with local Hispanic soccer leagues, is expanding.The...
Chivas focused on playoffs despite long odds
After tough losses, Goats look to regroup to win last eight games
MLSsoccer.com
September 6, 2010 8:08 PM
CARSON, Calif. — Chivas USA may have had a tough few days last week, but the team is far from quitting on the 2010 season. Back in Los Angeles after six days away, the Goats are refocused on chasing a fifth consecutive playoff spot, however long the odds may be.Chivas USA are coming off back to back losses on the road. The team started with a...
Power Rankings: Week 23
RSL stay at the top, while Galaxy-Crew match looms this weekend
MLSsoccer.com
September 6, 2010 4:04 PM
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Real Salt Lake inched closer to an impressive home unbeaten record this week, but there was no room to climb any higher in our Power Rankings. The champs are No. 1 again after a win over the Red Bulls, while the Crew swap spots with FC Dallas. San Jose and Toronto, meanwhile, seem headed in opposite directions.RankLastClubComment11 Announcers this...
Loss of concentration betrays Chivas USA one more time
Second-half swoon undoes a good early performance in Colorado
MLSsoccer.com
September 5, 2010 4:04 AM
In the first half of Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA looked like a team possessed. Seemingly undaunted by the altitude, the crowd, or the fact that they were playing an in-form side, they looked fully capable of locking down a result, possibly even an elusive road victory.WATCH: FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTSThey passed well. They...
Cummings, Casey too much for meek Goats
Chivas USA falls 0-3 to Colorado on the road
MLSSoccer.com
September 4, 2010 9:09 PM
Commerce City, Col.
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The Colorado Rapids needed a few bits of brilliance to save their blushes against lowly Chivas USA as they ran out 3-0 winners for their second straight home victory in eight days.
Two pieces of individual class from Omar Cummings, in the 68th and 81st minutes, led the way after Conor Casey opened the scoring earlier in the second half.
After...
Quotables: Chivas and Colorado players and coaches sound off
Vasquez: "They got the momentum... we could not shake it off”
cdchivasusa.com
September 4, 2010 9:09 PM
Commerce City, Col.
Chivas USA Head Coach Martin Vasquez
On objective of game and general overall on game…
“We had to control
the possession tonight. We are coming from playing on Sunday and then
traveling to Seattle to play on turf on Wednesday and then to come
here. The plan was to keep possession. We could have a couple more
chances in the first half better. The...
