A little Friday optimism showing through.

Chivas USA preview

Chivas USA travel to DC to take on United. Chivas USA have been on a winning streak while DC has had a streak of their own.

Chivas USA will be with out several players (as usual). The list for this week includes Raphael Wicky, Lawson Vaugh, Eric Ebert, Zack Thornton, and Ante Razov.

Usually I would default to my magic eight ball. Today we will use statistics.

I won't ask you to perform a long mathematical equation. Sports Club Stats did all the work for you.

Twelve points available. Seven points guarantees a spot. Zero points eliminates the team.

Long time reader and now Guest Blogger, PocketKings, has proposed the question of the week.

Based on the upcoming schedule for the Western Conference teams, which team (because of their schedule) doesn't make the playoffs?

OR

What do you think the final standings (including points) will be in 4 weeks based on schedule?

Chivas USA took three points at the HDC against the Wizards Saturday.

The good.

Alecko Eskandarian. Four goals in seven games, only four of these seven games were starts.

Maykel Galindo played. Even injured and rusty, the guy is awesome. His attacking runs and style of agressive play is missed.

Kansas City travel to the HDC to take on the Chivas USA.

First question (as always this season) is who is healthy for the match?

Zack Thornton, Lawson Vaughn, Raphael Wicky, and Eric Ebert are all out. Maykel Galindo may make it to the bench. Jonathan Bornstein, Carey Talley, and Paulo Nagamura all suffered individual light injuries, nothing to serious, but may have limited participation in this game.

Chivas USA walked away with a victory on the road against Real Salt Lake.

Not the prettiest game, but a win none the less. It was a tough fight for both teams, as both teams played tight defensive soccer. The game could have gone either way, with neither team controlling the pitch.

The Good:

Lots of friendly faces on the pitch.

Why did you pick Chivas USA to support? Sgt. Chris Cognac told his story to 100% Soccer.

"Then I discovered Chivas USA also played at Home Depot Center and for $58 I could get four tickets, four hats - and four hot dogs. I couldn't click fast enough to order...I bought the "coolest looking" jerseys in MLS and went with my wife, Martha, and the boys.

Attention local Chivas USA Fans,

The Union Ultras will be hosting a viewing party on September 20th at the Blackwatch Pub in Upland. The party starts at 5:30PM and Chivas USA plays at 6PM vs. Real Salt Lake. If you are a fan of Chivas USA or interested in watching the match with 50 rabid fans you are more than welcome to attend!

Chivas USA acquires Sasha Victorine and Dejair before transfer deadline.

Here are a few highlights of Victorine in action.

Actual highlights here.

Hopefully Maverick is better on the pitch than behind the mic.

A known quantity here in MLS, a consistent players that can run a midfield.

Wow, here we are. Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA, 6 pointer on our hands.

First question is "Who is available?" Looking on the injury list, It looks surprisingly light. Four people out and three more maybes. What? Does that mean we can put a decent team on the field? One that could compete with the best of MLS?

Preki doesn't mess around. He rolls deep and chills with his entourage.

Thats how he rolls.

ChivaGirls ready to suit up against Houston Dynamo if needed!

Chivas USA take on the Dynamo Wednesday night. Well, half of the Chivas USA will take on the Dynamo while the other half remain on the injury list. Lets do the math.

28 Full squad
-11 Injured
-1 International Duty
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16

Sixteen players are healthy and available for the matchup.

Chivas USA take on the Galaxy tonight... at least what is left of the Chivas USA.

The depleted team is trying to field a team, and barely has enough numbers for the pitch and to fill the bench.

Preki talks about it here.

Who is out? Jonathan Bornstein is the latest addition with a Left thigh strain.

Chivas USA take on the Wizards this weekend.

Chivas USA have been struggling to fill the line up, dealing with injuries and suspensions.

There are two people that are considered out for the game, probably the lowest in the season. Raphael Wicky and Alex Zotinca will not be available for the game.

No, I didn't start sniffing glue.

Yes, I know we lost.

Yes, I know we looked bad.

Alecko Eskandarian and Maykel Galindo played 20 minutes of the match! And for two rusty players that haven't played all season, they looked great! They threatened the defense, made intelligent runs and had a few looks on goal.