The Pulse of Chivas USA ….

By: Alex | May 12th, 2008

There comes a time in a season where reality hits you on the head. For me, this game was one of them.

Sunday was the realization that the Supporters Shield was out of reach. Maybe not numerically, but realistically. It wasn’t necessarily the game… more the line up. Once I saw Bornstein was not dressed for the game, I realized that this season is going to be long.

Some people don’t put a lot of weight on the Supporters Shield…. I do. It is the hardest thing to do. Consistency is required, and this year will not be consistent. So far there have been three starters that have remained injury free this season… three. The rest either were recovering from surgery, got injured or both.

The talent on the team is capable of achieving any goal set, including that Supporters Shield. Preki did the right thing trying to deepen his talented squad. However, once the injury bug hits, it doesn’t let go. It will be with us until the end of the season.

So the time has come (for me) to re -evaluate this season, set some realistic goals, take the pulse of the team, and go from there. Over the next week, I am going to take a realistic assessment of the team, player by player and overall depth. Set some goals and go from there. Give the team a clean slate and start new. I am going to look at injuries, playing time, skill, and determine where the team needs to go.

This season is far from over, and I feel the team can reach several goals, including the MLS Cup. All is not lost. It is just a shame that a team rich in talent like this Chivas USA squad had a great season taken away from them.

So here is to starting new.

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• EastLAChiva |  May 12th, 2008 at 12:45 pm

  
  
  

  At this point, the only thing that matters is that we stay healthy AND the younger players get more minutes. We don’t need Jesse kicking people and getting red cards. Also, it would help if Galindo concentrated on scoring and not on bitching to the refs that can’t understand his English anyways.

  We will turn this around. The West sucks right now and supporters’ shields are not the icing on the cake.

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• PocketKings |  May 12th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

  
  
  

  After all the injuries I think our goals for this year should be (in no particular):

  1. 3rd place in the Western Division (to qualify for MLS playoffs.
  2. Survive group stage for Superliga.
  3. Make it to Semi-Finals for Open Cup.
  4. Get the injured HEALTHY.
  5. Get minutes for the young guys so they have experience for next year.

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• Alex |  May 12th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

  
  
  

  I like those goals…. I think we have it in us to win something, Superliga, MLS Cup or Open Cup.

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• Melissa |  May 12th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

  
  
  

  I know Chivas can improve. Wasn’t there a “Fire Preki Fire Preki” exasperated post on this blog (pre-Alex) around about this time last year? We know the Goats can do it and I’m still buying my Classico tickets for August and I’m still gonna cheer on the boys at the HDC even if they wind up at the bottom of the league.

  On a side note, I totally just joined Esky’s Facebook group: Help Alecko Eskandarian Graduate From UVA because I can get behind this important cause and I also get the opportunity to post random words of encouragement throughout the year. This is win win Chivas fans.

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• Michoacano |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

  
  
  

  Melissa I already have the tickets for August!!! Send me a message on the Union Ultras forum! We know you are with us in the stands every match, in spirit of course!!!

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• Michoacano |  May 12th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

  
  
  

  Sorry, I forgot to mention that Pocket Kings has some great goals!!! Our TEAM needs us now more than ever, let’s continue to show our support and encourage them constantly!!!

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• Melissa |  May 12th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

  
  
  

  Oh snap. I was just about to call your ticket rep. Good thing I forgot my credit card today. I’ll message you either today or tomorrow.

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• Jennifer |  May 13th, 2008 at 9:45 am

  
  
  

  I agree with the goals set forth and I believe with a little faith and a lot of hard work it can be done! I believe the new players (+subs) need to work on their position on the team.. as in study how the original players work and make themselves fit in better. I saw the after video with Bobby Burling rambling on about how sad it was that he lost his first career start.. But it wasn’t HIM that lost. It’s not about each individual player.. it’s how they support eachother and connect on the field.

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