Chivas USA of Major League Soccer today announced the acquisition of Canadian international midfielder Chris Pozniak in a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes. In exchange, the Red-and-White send forward John Cunliffe to San Jose.
"Chris Pozniak is an experienced defensive player at both the MLS and international levels," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki. "We hope he can help us at this important time as we look to strenghten our squad. We would like to thank John Cunliffe for his service to the team, and wish him the very best of luck in San Jose."
Pozniak spent the 2007 MLS season with Toronto FC, playing 22 games (starting 16) and registering 3 assists before being selected by San Jose with the tenth pick in the 2007 Expansion Draft during the offseason. A versatile player, Pozniak can be used on the right side of defense or midfield, as well as in a holding midfield role.
Born in Krakow, Poland, on January 10, 1981, Pozniak and his family emigrated to Canada in 1990. Pozniak was a member of the Canadian National Teams at the U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels before receiving his first cap with the full national team in January of 2001 against Haiti in the Gold Cup. Prior to joining Toronto FC, Pozniak had played for FK Haugesund of Norway, Örebro SK of Sweden, and he started his professional career with the Toronto Lynx of the United Soccer Leagues as an 18-year-old in 1999.
Chivas USA kicks off its 2008 MLS season this Sunday, 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.
TRANSACTION: Chivas USA acquires Canadian international MF Chris Pozniak in a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes. In exchange, Chivas USA sends forward John Cunliffe to San Jose.
CHRIS POZNIAK
Nombre/Name: Chris Pozniak
Numero/Number:
Posicion/Position: Mediocampista/Midfielder
Nacido el/Born: 1981-01-10, Krakow, Poland
Residencia/Hometown: North York, Ontario, Canada
Nacionalidad/Citizenship: Canada, Poland
Peso/Weight: 79 kg /175 lbs
Estatura/Height: 1.80 m / 5'11"
Ultimo Equipo/Last Team: San Jose Earthquakes
Adquisicion/Acquired: Intercambio con San Jose, el 28 de marzo, 2008/Acquired in a trade with San Jose, March 28, 2008
