A first MLS goal for Chivas USA’s Osael Romero and another blast from Chicago’s Marco Pappa are two of the nominees for Goal of the Week (Week 13).
Chivas USA players Mariano Trujillo and Michael Lahoud took an HIV test during the World Cup and National HIV Testing Week to encourage people to get tested. Watch the video of the press event here:
Chivas USA made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday, releasing midfielder José Macotelo and forward Maicon Santos. Both players had served primarily as substitutes in 2010, with Santos scoring one goal in nine games (three starts), and Macotelo making three appearances as a substitute.
Since joining the team on August 21, 2009, Santos has made 19 appearances for Chivas USA (11 starts), scoring two goals and adding an assist. The Brazilian forward, 26, had previously played professionally in Brazil, Tunisia, Libya and Israel before joining the Red-and-White on loan. Macotelo, 24, was on loan from Puntarenas F.C. in his native Costa Rica, and the midfielder had made three substitute appearances for the club since joining on April 30.
Chivas USA realizó un par de transacciones este miércoles al dar de baja al jugador costarricense José Macotelo y al delantero brasileño Maicón Santos. Ambos jugadores eran suplentes en 2010, Santos anotó un tanto en nueve encuentros (tres como titular), mientras que Macotelo disputó tres partidos desde la banca.
Desde que llegó al equipo el 21 de agosto de 2009, Santos disputó 19 partidos con Chivas USA (11 como titular), anotó dos tantos y agregó una asistencia. El delantero brasileño, de 26 años de edad, había jugado en Brasil, Tunez, Libia e Israel antes de integrarse a Chivas USA en condición de préstamo. Macotelo, de 24 años, estuvo con Chivas USA a condición de préstamo de Puntarenas F.C. en Costa Rica y el mediocampista entró en tres partidos desde su llegada el pasado 30 de abril.
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Chivas USA won its first U.S. Open Cup match since 2005 as the Red-and-White scored early and held the lead against USL-2’s Austin Aztex on Tuesday night at Titan Stadium on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is an annual knock-out tournament involving teams at every level of American soccer.
Jesús Padilla scored the only goal of the match in minute 12, receiving a low cross from Osael Romero and taking a touch before firing home from about 15 yards. It was the first Open Cup game for both Padilla and Romero.
Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton had an excellent game, making several exceptional saves to keep a clean sheet for the Red-and-White. He finished with four saves on the night, and also safely collected crosses and long passes throughout the match.
The Red-and-White dominated possession throughout, and had the bulk of the chances in the first half. In the second session, the Aztex countered effectively and came close to finding their way through, but the Chivas USA defense held firm.
The win was only Chivas USA’s second ever in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, with the previous victory coming on July 13, 2005 in a 3-2 extra time win over USL-2 side Charlotte Eagles in North Carolina. The Red-and-White lost to the Galaxy in its next 2005 Open Cup match, and then were knocked out of the competition in the team’s first match from 2006-2009.
Chivas USA Head Coach Martín Vásquez, on tonight’s match: “I thought we did well against a good team. I like the way we approached the game. We were serious, we were disciplined, and we created some good chances. That’s all positive at this time where we need to reinforce and have something to build on.”
Next home game: Chivas USA hosts the Philadelphia Union this Saturday night, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center with a special Fireworks Fiesta after the match. Special Family Packs are available starting at less than $15 per person. For more information on the game and the fireworks, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.
Watch what Head Coach Martin Vasquez had to say after the game:
Chivas USA will play its third round U.S. Open Cup match at Titan Stadium on the campus of Cal State Fullerton at 7:30 p.m. PT tomorrow, June 29. The Red-and-White will host the winner of the second round match between the Austin Aztex and the Arizona Sahuaros, a game which will be played tomorrow evening. Tickets for the match start at $10 for General Admission, and discounted tickets are also available for Chivas USA season ticket holders, special group packages and fundraising opportunities. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com/usopencup.
Chivas USA fell to FC Dallas by a 2-1 score in a hard-fought game at The Home Depot Center on Saturday night. The Red-and-White have no time to dwell on the setback, and now look to Tuesday’s U.S. Open Cup match in Fullerton, Calif., and next Saturday night’s home match against the Philadelphia Union in Carson.
