Chivas USA today selected forward Kraig Chiles (San Diego State University), forward Javier Ayala-Hil (University of California), midfielder El-Hadj Cisse (North Carolina State University) and defender Andre Sherard (University of North Carolina) in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft.
All four players are expected to report to The Home Depot Center in early February when Chivas USA opens preseason camp. (Below are vital stats for Chivas USA's selections.)
"We're happy with our draft, and we see tremendous potential in all of our picks," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki. "Now we look forward to seeing them here in our preseason camp as they work to earn a spot on Chivas USA's roster."
Chivas USA kicks off its 2008 MLS season on March 30 at FC Dallas before playing its 2008 Home Opener against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, April 5 at The Home Depot Center. For tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit www.cdchivasusa.com.
CHIVAS USA'S PICKS IN 2008 MLS SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
KRAIG CHILES
Nombre/Name: Kraig Chiles
Número/Number:
Posición/Position: Delantero/Forward
Fecha de nacimiento/Date of birth: 1984-05-14, Torrance, California, USA
Residencia/Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
Nacionalidad/Citizenship: USA
Peso/Weight: 84 kg / 185 lbs
Estatura/Height: 1.80 m / 5'11"
Último equipo/Last team: San Diego State University
Universidad/University: San Diego State
Equipos juveniles/Youth teams:
Adquisición/Acquired: Selected by Chivas USA in the first round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft (9th overall).
JAVIER AYALA-HIL
Nombre/Name: Javier Ayala-Hil
Número/Number:
Posición/Position: Delantero/Forward
Fecha de nacimiento/Date of birth: 1986-01-27
Residencia/Hometown: East Palo Alto, California, USA
Nacionalidad/Citizenship: USA
Peso/Weight: 73 kg / 160 lbs
Estatura/Height: 1.73 m / 5'8"
Último equipo/Last team: University of California
Universidad/University: California
Equipos juveniles/Youth teams:
Adquisición/Acquired: Selected by Chivas USA in the second round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft (23rd overall).
EL-HADJ CISSE
Nombre/Name: El-Hadj Cisse
Número/Number:
Posición/Position: Mediocampista/Midfielder
Fecha de nacimiento/Date of birth: 1985-12-30, Ivory Coast
Residencia/Hometown: New York, N.Y., USA
Nacionalidad/Citizenship: Ivory Coast (U.S. Green Card holder)
Peso/Weight: 79 kg / 175 lbs
Estatura/Height: 1.80 m / 5'11"
Último equipo/Last team: North Carolina State University
Universidad/University: North Carolina State
Equipos juveniles/Youth teams:
Adquisición/Acquired: Selected by Chivas USA in the third round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft (37th overall).
ANDRE SHERARD
Nombre/Name: Andre Sherard
Número/Number:
Posición/Position: Defensa/Defender
Fecha de nacimiento/Date of birth: 1985-12-02
Residencia/Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina, USA
Nacionalidad/Citizenship: USA
Peso/Weight: 82 kg / 180 lbs
Estatura/Height: 1.80 m / 6'4"
Último equipo/Last team: University of North Carolina
Universidad/University: North Carolina
Equipos juveniles/Youth teams:
Adquisición/Acquired: Selected by Chivas USA in the fourth round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft (51st overall).
