Eduardo Lillingston, Zach Thornton lift Chivas USA past Sounders

October 11th, 2009 Chivas USA clinches playoff berthCARSON, Calif. — Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan scored in a 3-minute span late in the second half and Chivas USA clinched a playoff berth with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night.

October 6th, 2009 White Sox retain Garcia, ThorntonCHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have exercised club options for 2010 on right-hander Freddy Garcia and left-hander Matt Thornton. Garcia will have a base salary of $1 million next season and Thornton $2.25 million.

October 3rd, 2009 Own goal helps Chivas USA beat United 2-0WASHINGTON — Chivas USA used D.C. United's own goal in the first half to stay alive in the playoff hunt with a 2-0 victory Saturday evening, while struggling United's postseason hopes dimmed.

September 30th, 2009 Chivas settles for 1-all draw with Red BullsCARSON, Calif. — Sacha Kljestan missed a penalty kick in second-half injury time, and Chivas USA settled for a 1-all draw with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

September 26th, 2009 Joseph's late goal lifts Revs by SoundersFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Shalrie Joseph scored twice in the second half, including the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute, as the New England Revolution rallied for a crucial 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.

September 13th, 2009 Chivas downs Revolution 2-0CARSON, Calif. — Maicon Santos and Sacha Kljestan scored goals, and Zach Thornton finished with his ninth shutout to give Chivas USA a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday.

September 12th, 2009 Montero lifts Sounders over D.C. United 2-1WASHINGTON — Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C.

August 29th, 2009 Seattle Sounders launch Web site in SpanishRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders have launched a new Spanish-language Web site to reach their growing Latino fan base.

August 24th, 2009 Sounders' Jaqua delivers 1-1 tie at DynamoHOUSTON — Nate Jaqua scored for in the 70th minute to give Seattle a point in Houston and move the Sounders into a tie for third place in the Western Conference with a 1-1 draw against the Dynamo on Sunday night. Geoff Cameron scored his first goal of the season in the 36th, but the Dynamo couldn't hold off their former teammate.

August 9th, 2009 Casey's 3 goals lift Rapids by ChivasCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. —Conor Casey scored three first-half goals to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 4-0 victory over struggling Chivas USA on Saturday night.

July 27th, 2009 Thornton replaces Onstad as MLS All-Star goalieNEW YORK — Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton has been selected to replace Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Pat Onstad on the MLS All-Star team. Onstad strained his back in a 1-0 loss to New England on Saturday night.

July 17th, 2009 Chivas USA acquires Saragosa in tradeCARSON, Calif. — Chivas USA has acquired midfielder Marcelo Saragosa from FC Dallas in exchange for forward Atiba Harris.

June 24th, 2009 Chicago closes in on SuperLiga semisBRIDGEVIEW, Illinois — The Chicago Fire put one foot in the semifinals of the SuperLiga with a 1-0 win over Chivas USA on Tuesday. Midfielder Justin Mapp scored in the 35th minute to make it two wins from two games for Chicago, which needs only a draw from its last group game against Mexico's UANL Tigres on Saturday to reach the semifinals.

June 21st, 2009 UANL Tigres beat Chivas USA, 2-1CARSON, Calif. — Jesus Duenas and Armando Pulido scored to give UANL Tigres of Monterrey a 2-1 victory over 10-man Chivas USA in group play at the SuperLiga tournament Saturday night.

May 29th, 2009 Blanco's late goal keeps Fire unbeatenCARSON, Calif. — Cuauhtemoc Blanco's penalty kick with seconds left in second-half stoppage time capped a late rally as the Chicago Fire remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Chivas USA on Thursday night.