“At the beginning of the season, I didn’t even recognize him. He’d lost like 20 pounds. I told him, ‘Listen, you look good. It’s a good sign. Your reactions will be faster.’ You can tell now. Hopefully, he’ll continue to make good saves.” Chivas USA goalkeeper coach Zak Abdel, on veteran keeper Zach Thornton, who has helped his team to a 5-1-1 record. Thornton is down to 230 pounds.