View From Halfway

Missed the last 13 minutes of last weekend’s clash with United, surely I didn’t miss anything. Right?

It’s a unique position when your team excels to the extent Chivas have this season. On one hand, it is easy to be overcome with elation at the current standings and overall performance of the club. On the other, us fans tend to become accustomed quite fast to our current level of performance and are not hesitant to ask…what’s next?

That in itself is an interesting question. With the SuperLiga looming just around the corner, Chivas are surely anxious to make a mark against their south of the border counterparts. Depth will soon become a question, as this tournament (now increasingly important due to the lack of other competitions for Mexican sides) will surely test the physicality of the Chivas side.
Add to that, upcoming fixtures against Houston and Seattle that will see a slightly weakened side due to International duty…and well, maybe we shouldn’t let ourselves get carried away.

Fortunately, Preki has never been a coach to rest on his laurels. Seen here after the DC game, he obviously has no qualms about critiquing his side.

So here we are, halfway through the 2009 season. The bottom line is, new expectations have been set by Club Deportivo Chivas USA. As satisfied as we are by current standings, it is what lies ahead that is most exciting, and perhaps most challenging. Let’s hope the team continues to recognize these challenges all the way to the MLS Cup.

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