2010 Chivas USA season
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The 2010 Chivas USA
season is the sixth season of the team's existence.
regular season with a home match against the Colorado Rapids
, which the team lost 1-0.
Overall
Overall
. Chivas USA was drawn with Mexican clubs Puebla and Pachuca. Additionally, they were drawn with fellow-MLS club Houston Dynamo
.
The Goats opened up pool play against Puebla at The Home Depot Center
. Chivas fell early on in this game, thanks to a sixth-minute opener from Nicolás Olivera
. Puebla would double their lead in the 62nd minute with a goal from Álvaro González
. The recently-acquired Michael Umaña
scored a late goal for the Goats, but it was too little, too late. Chivas would lose 2-1 in the end.
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C.D. Chivas USA
Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada....
season is the sixth season of the team's existence.
March
Chivas USA began their sixth Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
regular season with a home match against the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
, which the team lost 1-0.
First team roster
As of August 7, 2010.Match results
League table
ConferenceOverall
Results summary
Match results
League table
ConferenceOverall
Results summary
Squad
As of April 9, 2010.SuperLiga
With a sixth-place finish in 2009, along with finishing in the MLS Cup Western Conference Semifinals, Chivas USA earned a Group Stage spot in the North American SuperLigaNorth American SuperLiga
The SuperLiga was an official North American association football competition between teams from the Primera División of Mexico and Major League Soccer of the United States and Canada, the top divisions in each country. The competition was sanctioned by CONCACAF, U.S...
. Chivas USA was drawn with Mexican clubs Puebla and Pachuca. Additionally, they were drawn with fellow-MLS club Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
.
The Goats opened up pool play against Puebla at The Home Depot Center
The Home Depot Center
The Home Depot Center is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles. Its title sponsor is hardware retailer The Home Depot. The $150 million complex was...
. Chivas fell early on in this game, thanks to a sixth-minute opener from Nicolás Olivera
Nicolas Olivera
Andrés Nicolás 'Nico' Olivera is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Defensor Sporting Club.-Club career:...
. Puebla would double their lead in the 62nd minute with a goal from Álvaro González
Álvaro Fabián González
Álvaro Fabián González Pintos is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Danubio F.C. in the Uruguayan Primera División.-Club career:...
. The recently-acquired Michael Umaña
Michael Umaña
Míchael Umaña Corrales is a Costa Rican footballer who currently plays for Chivas USA in Major League Soccer.-Club:...
scored a late goal for the Goats, but it was too little, too late. Chivas would lose 2-1 in the end.
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
 Puebla |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | |
| Chivas USA C.D. Chivas USA Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada.... |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Pachuca |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 0 |
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Kits
| Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Red with white stripes | Dark blue | Dark blue | First appearance: MLS, April 24, againt San Jose Earthquakes |
| Home II | Red with white stripes | Dark blue | Dark blue | Home kit combination: MLS, Match 1-3; Training shorts |
| Away | Dark blue | White | White |