Author Archives: Jonathan V.

Davies remains confident of USMNT future despite missing Gold Cup

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif – The 23 man US National Team selection for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup is carved in stone, but amid all the striking talent, Charlie Davies is absent from the list. In … Continue reading »

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Whitecaps tie Chivas USA at Home Depot Center

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif — Nick LaBrocca scored the opening goal for the Rojiblancos in the first minute of the second half. Moments later, Camilo and the visiting Whitecaps answered back for the equalizer that sent this second half … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps | 9 Comments

Barrett scores winner as Galaxy edges Chivas USA

.Photo by ISIPhotos.com By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif. – The season's first installment of the 'SuperClasico' was billed as being a tougher match-up than it has been in recent years, and that proved to be the case on Saturday night … Continue reading »

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Chivas USA rolls to 3-0 romp over New England

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif. — Chivas USA won its second straight match after goals from Nick LaBrocca, Marcos Mandaini, and Alejandro Moreno helped the 'Rojiblancos' post an emphatic 3-0 victory against New England at Home Depot Center on Saturday … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Chivas USA, MLS- New England Revolution | 9 Comments

Fast start lifts Galaxy past Timbers

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif., — Landon Donovan's return to action after missing time with a knee injury came just in time as his two goals helped lift the Los Angeles Galaxy past the Portland Timbers, 3-0, at the Home … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- Portland Timbers | 30 Comments

Kennedy takes hold of Chivas USA’s starting goalkeeper spot

  Photo by David Bernal/ISIPhotos.com By JONATHAN VERA When the 2011 MLS season began, veteran Zach Thornton had a hold on the starting goalkeeper job with Chivas USA. After some early struggles by Thornton, Dan Kennedy has taken over the … Continue reading »

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Crew, Chivas USA play to scoreless draw

  Photo by ISIPhotos.com By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif. – The Columbus Crew  traveled to Sothern California in hopes of breaking a five-year winless streak against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center. Ninety minutes of scoreless soccer later, the … Continue reading »

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Rapids edge Chivas USA without Casey, Cummings

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif — Chivas USA's quest for its first win of the 2011 MLS season ran into the defending champion Colorado Rapids, who look like a team intent on repeating. Playing without star strikers Omar Cummings and … Continue reading »

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Revs admit good fortune amid controversial ref calls

By JONATHAN VERA CARSON, Calif. – Depending on who you asked, the only thing worse than the weather during the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-1 tie vs. New England was the officiating. Referee in charge Hilario Grajeda negated a goal scored … Continue reading »

Posted in MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy, MLS- New England Revolution | 25 Comments