CHIVAS USA U-18 TEAM
Chivas USA Youth Development System prepares players to become professionals. Players from the U18 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-18 Team Roster (as of Nov, 20, 2008)| # | Player | Pos | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Alex Barahona | FW | Los Angeles, CA |
| 11 | Orr Baroush | FW | Reseda, CA |
| 4 | Omar Becerra | DF | San Diego, CA |
| 15 | Jose Diaz | DF | Fontana, CA |
| 6 | Clayton Eaton | MF | Norco, CA |
| 17 | Andy Lopez | FW | Los Angeles, CA |
| 5 | Hector Molina | MF | Van Nuys, CA |
| 7 | Leopoldo Morales | FW | Bellflower, CA |
| 10 | Jesse Paredes | MD | Los Angeles, CA |
| 16 | Anders Perez | MD | La Habra, CA |
| 1 | Juan Quiroz | GK | Inglewood, CA |
| 20 | Roberto Romo | FW | Paramount, CA |
| 9 | Victor Sanchez | FW | Huntington Park, CA |
| 2 | Steve Torres | DF | Pomona, CA |
| 3 | Edwin Velásquez | DF | Bell Gardens, CA |
| 14 | Abraham Villon | MD | Garden Grove, CA |
| 8 | Cesar Zamora | MD | Sylmar, CA |
Assistant Head Coach: Refugio Mancilla »
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.
