Several Swiss and German news articles have confirmed the move of Raphael Wicky to Chivas USA.

We should expect MLS to make an announcement in the next few days. Raphael Wicky has signed a one year deal and Chivas USA have an option for a second year. Wicky is expected to join the team immediately.

Raphael Wicky will not be participating in regular training sessions at first. The 30 year old is recovering from a surgery that took place on December first. Surgery was performed on the knuckles of both feet. Recovery time was expected to be approximately two or three months and is going well.

Wicky is joining the ranks of Maykel Galindo, Jonathan Bornstein, and Lawson Vaughn on the field and off. All of these players recently had surgery. Wicky while training with Chivas USA in August.