Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton was named to the 2009 MLS All-Star team on Sunday, earning a sixth nomination to the All-Star team, and first since 2003. We were able to catch up with him on the phone from Salt Lake City ahead of Wednesday’s game against Everton FC to ask him a few questions about the game, his season, past All-Star games, and his friend and current Everton goalkeeper, Tim Howard.
You found out on Sunday that you were named to the 2009 MLS All-Star Team, the sixth All-Star nomination of your career. How does it feel to make that squad?
It’s a great honor to be nominated, not only for myself but also for the Chivas organization and my teammates… because we have done some good things. So I’m happy. It’s definitely a nice honor.
You’re the only Chivas USA player on the roster for the game; what’s it like being the only representative for the club in Salt Lake City?
Well, there should’ve been more! But unfortunately I’m the only one. I’m happy that somebody did make it, and I’m happy and proud to represent Chivas in the All-Star game.









