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Chivas USA played their home matches in the Home Depot Center, which they shared with the LA Galaxy.^[1]

Chivas USA was a soccer team based in Carson, California that competed in Major League Soccer (MLS) from 2005 until it folded after the 2014 season.^[2][3] The MLS regular season runs from February to October and the best-performing team is awarded the Supporters' Shield. The top teams from each conference qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs, a postseason tournament that culminates in the MLS Cup.^[4][5]

In addition to league play, Chivas USA participated in the annual U.S. Open Cup tournament organized by the United States Soccer Federation.^[6][7] During the 2008 season, the club participated in the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League, an annual international competition between teams in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.^[8] The club also appeared in the North American SuperLiga, a former competition between MLS and Liga MX teams that ran from 2007 to 2010.^[9]

The club played a total of ten seasons in MLS, with 92 wins, 149 losses, and 79 draws over 320 games.^[10] The club's 2014 season set a record-low attendance level for the league, with an average of 7,063 fans attending each game. The club ceased operations immediately after the end of the 2014 season. Less than a month later, the team was replaced by expansion team Los Angeles FC.^[1]

Key

[edit]

Key to colors and symbols 1st or W Winners 2nd or RU Runners-up 3rd Third place Last † Last place

Key to competitions Major League Soccer – The top-flight of soccer in the United States, established in 1996.[11] U.S. Open Cup – The premier knockout cup competition in U.S. soccer, first contested in 1914 and open to all registered teams.[12] CONCACAF Champions League – The premier club competition in North American soccer since 1962. It was named the Champions' Cup until 2008.[12] North American SuperLiga – A club tournament for MLS teams and Liga MX teams held four times from the 2007 season to the 2010 season.[9]

Seasons

[edit]

Results of Chivas USA league and cup competitions by season

Season	League[6]									Position		Playoffs[6]	USOC[6]	Continental[13]		Average attendance[a]	Top goalscorer(s)[b]
	Pld	W	L	D	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG	Conf.[14]	Overall[15]			Competition	Result		Name(s)	Goals
2005	32	4	22	6	31	67	–36	18	0.56	6th †	12th †	DNQ	R4	DNQ		17,080[16]	Héctor Cuadros[17]	4[17]
2006	32	10	9	13	45	42	+3	43	1.34	3rd	6th	QF	R3			19,840[18]	Ante Razov[19]	14[19]
2007	30	15	7	8	46	28	+18	53	1.77	1st	2nd	QF	R3			14,305[20]	Maykel Galindo[21]	12[21]
2008	30	12	11	7	40	41	–1	43	1.43	2nd	4th	QF	R3	CONCACAF Champions League North American SuperLiga	PR GS	15,114[22]	Alecko Eskandarian Sacha Kljestan Ante Razov[23]	5[23]
2009	30	13	11	6	34	31	+3	45	1.50	4th	6th	QF	R3	North American SuperLiga	GS	15,092[24]	Eduardo Lillingston[25]	8[25]
2010	30	8	18	4	31	45	−14	28	0.93	8th †	15th	DNQ	SF	North American SuperLiga	GS	14,575[26]	Justin Braun[27]	9[27]
2011	34	8	14	12	41	43	−2	36	1.06	8th	15th		QR1	DNQ		14,830[28]	Justin Braun Nick LaBrocca[29]	8[29]
2012	34	7	18	9	24	58	−34	30	0.88	9th †	18th		SF			13,056[30]	Juan Pablo Ángel[31]	4[31]
2013	34	6	20	8	30	67	−37	26	0.76	9th †	18th		R4			8,366[32]	Erick Torres[33]	7[33]
2014	34	9	19	6	29	61	−32	33	0.97	7th	16th		R4			7,063[34]	Erick Torres[35]	16[35]
Total	320	92	149	79	351	483	–132	355	1.11	W (1)	RU (1)	QF (4)	SF (2)	–	–	–	Ante Razov[36]	30[36][37]

Notes

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1. Average attendance is calculated from league matches only.
2. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in the regular season. In years with multiple top goalscorers, they are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

References

[edit]

Sources

[edit]

• "2024 Fact and Record Book". Major League Soccer. February 2024. p. 179. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.

Citations

[edit]

1. Pablo Maurer; Sam Stejskal (October 27, 2020). "The short life and long death of Chivas USA". The Athletic. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
2. Witz, Billy (September 4, 2014). "A Soccer Team Struggles to Remake Its Identity". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
3. Carlisle, Jeff (September 29, 2014). "Chivas USA to suspend operations after MLS season, sources say". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
4. Boehm, Charles (December 31, 2022). "2023 Soccer Almanac: Key dates & tournaments in busy year ahead". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
5. Goff, Steven (February 23, 2023). "MLS season preview: The Starting XI". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
6. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 179.
7. Hernandez, Cesar (May 7, 2024). "U.S. Open Cup at a crossroads: What's next for the tournament?". ESPN. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
8. Green, Nick (September 16, 2008). "Soccer: Champions, meet CONCACAF". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
9. Borg, Simon (March 29, 2011). "World Football Challenge builds upon SuperLiga". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
10. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 31.
11. Zgoda, Jerry (August 9, 2022). "As MLS gains ground on Mexico's Liga MX, their All-Star Game helps to grow both leagues". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
12. "Get to Know Your Cup". U.S. Soccer Federation. January 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
13. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 181–184.
14. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 41–50.
15. "Standings". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
16. "2005 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
17. "2005 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
18. "2006 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
19. "2005 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
20. "2007 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
21. "2007 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
22. "MLS Attendance Down 1.8%; FC Dallas Off 14.0%". Sports Business Journal. October 28, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
23. "2008 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
24. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
25. "2009 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
26. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
27. "2010 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
28. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
29. "2011 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
30. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
31. "2012 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
32. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
33. "2013 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
34. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
35. "2014 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
36. "Ante Razov". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
37. "Ante Razov". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.

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Chivas USA played their home matches in the Home Depot Center, which they shared with the LA Galaxy.^[1]

Chivas USA was a soccer team based in Carson, California that competed in Major League Soccer (MLS) from 2005 until it folded after the 2014 season.^[2][3] The MLS regular season runs from February to October and the best-performing team is awarded the Supporters' Shield. The top teams from each conference qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs, a postseason tournament that culminates in the MLS Cup.^[4][5]

In addition to league play, Chivas USA participated in the annual U.S. Open Cup tournament organized by the United States Soccer Federation.^[6][7] During the 2008 season, the club participated in the 2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League, an annual international competition between teams in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.^[8] The club also appeared in the North American SuperLiga, a former competition between MLS and Liga MX teams that ran from 2007 to 2010.^[9]

The club played a total of ten seasons in MLS, with 92 wins, 149 losses, and 79 draws over 320 games.^[10] The club's 2014 season set a record-low attendance level for the league, with an average of 7,063 fans attending each game. The club ceased operations immediately after the end of the 2014 season. Less than a month later, the team was replaced by expansion team Los Angeles FC.^[1]

Key

Key to colors and symbols 1st or W Winners 2nd or RU Runners-up 3rd Third place Last † Last place

Key to competitions Major League Soccer – The top-flight of soccer in the United States, established in 1996.[11] U.S. Open Cup – The premier knockout cup competition in U.S. soccer, first contested in 1914 and open to all registered teams.[12] CONCACAF Champions League – The premier club competition in North American soccer since 1962. It was named the Champions' Cup until 2008.[12] North American SuperLiga – A club tournament for MLS teams and Liga MX teams held four times from the 2007 season to the 2010 season.[9]

Seasons

Results of Chivas USA league and cup competitions by season

Season	League[6]									Position		Playoffs[6]	USOC[6]	Continental[13]		Average attendance[a]	Top goalscorer(s)[b]
	Pld	W	L	D	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG	Conf.[14]	Overall[15]			Competition	Result		Name(s)	Goals
2005	32	4	22	6	31	67	–36	18	0.56	6th †	12th †	DNQ	R4	DNQ		17,080[16]	Héctor Cuadros[17]	4[17]
2006	32	10	9	13	45	42	+3	43	1.34	3rd	6th	QF	R3			19,840[18]	Ante Razov[19]	14[19]
2007	30	15	7	8	46	28	+18	53	1.77	1st	2nd	QF	R3			14,305[20]	Maykel Galindo[21]	12[21]
2008	30	12	11	7	40	41	–1	43	1.43	2nd	4th	QF	R3	CONCACAF Champions League North American SuperLiga	PR GS	15,114[22]	Alecko Eskandarian Sacha Kljestan Ante Razov[23]	5[23]
2009	30	13	11	6	34	31	+3	45	1.50	4th	6th	QF	R3	North American SuperLiga	GS	15,092[24]	Eduardo Lillingston[25]	8[25]
2010	30	8	18	4	31	45	−14	28	0.93	8th †	15th	DNQ	SF	North American SuperLiga	GS	14,575[26]	Justin Braun[27]	9[27]
2011	34	8	14	12	41	43	−2	36	1.06	8th	15th		QR1	DNQ		14,830[28]	Justin Braun Nick LaBrocca[29]	8[29]
2012	34	7	18	9	24	58	−34	30	0.88	9th †	18th		SF			13,056[30]	Juan Pablo Ángel[31]	4[31]
2013	34	6	20	8	30	67	−37	26	0.76	9th †	18th		R4			8,366[32]	Erick Torres[33]	7[33]
2014	34	9	19	6	29	61	−32	33	0.97	7th	16th		R4			7,063[34]	Erick Torres[35]	16[35]
Total	320	92	149	79	351	483	–132	355	1.11	W (1)	RU (1)	QF (4)	SF (2)	–	–	–	Ante Razov[36]	30[36][37]

Notes

1. Average attendance is calculated from league matches only.
2. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in the regular season. In years with multiple top goalscorers, they are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

References

Sources

• "2024 Fact and Record Book". Major League Soccer. February 2024. p. 179. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.

Citations

1. Pablo Maurer; Sam Stejskal (October 27, 2020). "The short life and long death of Chivas USA". The Athletic. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
2. Witz, Billy (September 4, 2014). "A Soccer Team Struggles to Remake Its Identity". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
3. Carlisle, Jeff (September 29, 2014). "Chivas USA to suspend operations after MLS season, sources say". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2014.
4. Boehm, Charles (December 31, 2022). "2023 Soccer Almanac: Key dates & tournaments in busy year ahead". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
5. Goff, Steven (February 23, 2023). "MLS season preview: The Starting XI". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
6. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 179.
7. Hernandez, Cesar (May 7, 2024). "U.S. Open Cup at a crossroads: What's next for the tournament?". ESPN. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
8. Green, Nick (September 16, 2008). "Soccer: Champions, meet CONCACAF". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
9. Borg, Simon (March 29, 2011). "World Football Challenge builds upon SuperLiga". MLSsoccer.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
10. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 31.
11. Zgoda, Jerry (August 9, 2022). "As MLS gains ground on Mexico's Liga MX, their All-Star Game helps to grow both leagues". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
12. "Get to Know Your Cup". U.S. Soccer Federation. January 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
13. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 181–184.
14. Major League Soccer (2024), pp. 41–50.
15. "Standings". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
16. "2005 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
17. "2005 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
18. "2006 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
19. "2005 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
20. "2007 Full Season Stats". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
21. "2007 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
22. "MLS Attendance Down 1.8%; FC Dallas Off 14.0%". Sports Business Journal. October 28, 2008. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
23. "2008 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
24. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
25. "2009 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
26. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
27. "2010 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
28. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
29. "2011 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
30. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
31. "2012 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
32. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
33. "2013 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
34. "Home matches". worldfootball.net. Archived from the original on January 29, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
35. "2014 Chivas USA Stats". FBref. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
36. "Ante Razov". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
37. "Ante Razov". Major League Soccer. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.

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