Club Deportivo Chivas USA of Major League Soccer announced Thursday its rosters for the Chivas USA Under-18 and Under-16 Teams, which will compete in the upcoming 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
The Chivas USA U-18's and U-16's open their fall campaigns with a pair of friendlies against their counterparts from the United States Youth National Teams, this Saturday, Sept. 13 at The Home Deport Center. Both matches will take place on the Glenn 'Mooch' Myernick Field, with the U-16's kicking off at 4:00 p.m. PT and the U-18's kicking off at 6:00 pm. PT.
For both Chivas USA teams, the first official game of the U.S. Development Academy season will take place two weeks later, on Saturday, Sept. 27 when they face their counterparts from San Diego Surf Soccer. A full 2008-09 Development Academy schedule can be found at www.usssoccer.com.
The Chivas USA U-18 Team finished in third place in the Southern California Division of the 2007-08 Development Academy season with a record of 17-9-4 (W-L-T). Returning players from last year's U-18 side include Omar Becerra, Jose Diaz, Hector Molina, Leopoldo Morales, Jesse Paredes, Juan Quiroz, Victor Sanchez and Cesar Zamora.
Chivas USA Under-18 Team: 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Roster (As of Sept. 10, 2008)
No. Name Pos. Birthdate Hometown
13 Cesar Arenas DF 9/5/1991 Fontana, CA
Alex Barahona FW 6/2/1990 Los Angeles, CA
11 Orr Baroush FW 11/29/1991 Reseda, CA
4 Omar Becerra DF 9/20/1990 San Diego, CA
15 Jose Diaz DF 1/25/1991 Fontana, CA
6 Clayton Eaton MF 5/24/1991 Norco, CA
17 Andy Lopez FW 12/21/1991 Los Angeles, CA
21 Jordan Maman GK 2/5/1991 Manhattan Beach, CA
5 Hector Molina MD 11/5/1990 Van Nuys, CA
Jose Monteroza MF 10/27/1991 Los Angeles, CA
7 Leopoldo Morales FW 3/6/1990 Bellflower, CA
10 Jesse Paredes MD 4/1/1990 Los Angeles, CA
16 Anders Perez MD 10/3/1991 La Habra, CA
1 Juan Quiroz GK 3/4/1990 Inglewood, CA
20 Roberto Romo FW 5/21/1991 Paramount, CA
9 Victor Sanchez FW 8/23/1990 Huntington Park, CA
14 Carlos Torres, Jr. DF 8/27/1992 Compton, CA
2 Steve Torres DF 1/2/1991 Pomona, CA
3 Edwin Velásquez DF 3/16/1991 Bell Gardens, CA
8 Cesar Zamora MD 5/27/1991 Sylmar, CA
Head Coach: Sacha van der Most
Assistant Coach: Refugio Mancilla
The Chivas USA U-16 Team finished its 2007-08 Development Academy campaign on an eight-game unbeaten run in league play prior to the Summer Showcase, finishing seventh in the Southern California Division with a record of 11-10-9 (W-L-T). Returning players from last year's U-16's include Jaime Cano, Daniel Castro, Carlo Chueca, Bryan De La Fuente, Angel Gonzalez, Yohel Martinez, Angel Rodriguez, Carlos Torres and Jose Velasquez.
Chivas USA Under-16 Team: 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Roster (As of Sept. 10, 2008)
No. Name Pos. Birthdate Hometown
8 Jaime Cano MF 5/26/1992 Inglewood, CA
1 Cesar Castillo GK 5/26/1992 Bell, CA
6 Daniel Castro MF 4/24/1992 Los Angeles, CA
15 Manuel Cazares MF 3/8/1992 Panorama City, CA
10 Carlo Chueca MF 3/23/1993 Palm Springs, CA
11 Bryan De La Fuente FW 7/1/1992 Bell, CA
5 Jaime Frias DF 2/18/1993 Moreno Valley, CA
18 Roberto Garcia FW 1/12/1992 Sylmar, CA
12 Jose Godoy GK 5/22/1992 Los Angeles, CA
13 Jordan Gutierrez DF 10/18/1993 West Covina, CA
17 Jonathan Hernandez FW 3/13/1992 North Hollywood, CA
2 Jose Maldonado DF 1/22/1992 La Verne, CA
9 Yohel Martinez FW 7/27/1992 Corona, CA
3 Edder Navarro DF 6/14/1993 Los Angeles, CA
4 Angel Rodriguez MF 3/2/1992 Moreno Valley, CA
14 Carlos Torres Jr. DF 8/27/1992 Compton, CA
16 Allan Valencia MF 4/7/1992 South Gate, CA
7 Jose Velasquez FW 4/2/1992 Mission Hills, CA
20 Jorge Virgen FW 6/18/1992 Ontario, CA
Head Coach: Samuel Rivas
Assistant Coach: Miguel Ramos
For media information about Chivas USA's Youth Development program, or any other Chivas USA activities, please contact Chivas USA Communications.
About the U.S. Soccer Development Academy
The U.S Soccer Development Academy is a nationwide youth development initiative, organized by the U.S. Soccer Federation, featuring 74 of the top youth teams in the country competing in a league system at both the U-18 and U-16 levels for the 2008-2009 season The 74 youth programs which has been increased from 63 teams from last season, includes the 2007-2008 U-16 Champions Carmel United and the U-18 Champions Baltimore Bays. These teams are categorized in four conferences which are divided into nine divisions. The top team of each division will send a single qualifier to the national finals to be held at The Home Depot Center after the regular season concludes in late June. For more information on the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy, please visit www.ussoccer.com.
About Chivas USA
Founded in 2004, Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA has achieved remarkable success in just three seasons in Major League Soccer. The Mexican-owned club finished first in MLS's Western Conference in 2007, qualifying for the playoffs for the second year in a row, to the delight of its passionate supporters. Along the way, Chivas USA players and coaches have earned awards for MLS Rookie of the Year (2006), Goalkeeper of the Year (2007) and Coach of the Year (2006, 2007). Meanwhile, the club's innovative grassroots programs demonstrate its deep commitment to the Southern California community, while the Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 youth teams and Chivas USA Soccer Academies offer unprecedented opportunities to the region's best young talent. For more information on Club Deportivo Chivas USA, please visit www.cdchivasusa.com.
