Under 16

Under 16

CHIVAS USA U-16 TEAM

Chivas USA Youth Development System prepares players to become professionals. Players from the U16 team train in a professional environment and are directly scouted by First Team and U.S. National Team staff coaches. Chivas USA is always looking for young talented players at Mini Camps and Open Tryouts.

Chivas USA U-16 Team Roster (as of Nov, 20, 2008)

# Player Pos Hometown
8 Jaime Cano MF Inglewood, CA
1 Cesar Castillo GK Bell, CA
6 Daniel Castro MF Los Angeles, CA
15 Manuel Cazares MF Panorama City, CA
10 Carlo Chueca MF Palm Springs, CA
9 Yohel de Jesus FW Corona, CA
11 Bryan De La Fuente FW Bell, CA
5 Jaime Frias DF Moreno Valley, CA
18 Roberto Garcia FW Sylmar, CA
12 Jose Godoy GK Los Angeles, CA
19 Angel Gonzalez DF Chula Vista, CA
17 Jonathan Hernandez FW North Hollywood, CA
3 Edder Navarro DF Los Angeles, CA
4 Angel Rodriguez MF Moreno Valley, CA
14 Carlos Torres Jr. DF Compton, CA
16 Allan Valencia MF South Gate, CA
7 Jose Velasquez FW Mission Hills, CA
20 Jorge Virgen FW Ontario, CA

Head Coach: Samuel Rivas »
Assistant Head Coach: Miguel Ramos »


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 63 of the top youth teams in the country competing in a league system at both the U-18 and U-16 levels. The first part of the season ran from October to November, and after a winter break the league has resumed play and will continue through the end of June. The 63 youth programs, including one U.S. Youth National Team in each age group, are divided into eight regions, each of which 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.