CARSON, California - Chivas USA announced today the release of defenders Alfonso Loera and Aarón López. Loera, 26, participated in 12 regular season games, starting nine for a total of 877 minutes with the Red-and-White. Defender Aarón López, 22,who is also a midfielder played in four league games for Chivas USA, starting on three occasions, registering 238 minutes.