When Chivas USA kicks off its first season in MLS next year, it will be allowed to have on its roster four senior internationals and six youth (24 or younger) internationals. Mexican players Coach Thomas Rongen's club is considering include:
Omar Aguayo (age: 22)
Midfielder played 12 games, scored twice for Chivas' second division (Primera A) team, La Piedad, as it finished second-to-last in 19-game Torneo Apertura 2004 season. Played in 1999 U-17 World Cup, where he faced USA in 3-2 U.S. win.
Jorge Barrera (22)
Midfielder made 30 first-team appearances since First Division debut in 2001. Did not see Apertura 2004 action because of injury.
Armando Bejines (21)
Defender played all but two games for La Piedad in second-division Torneo Apertura 2004 season and scored once.
Edwin Borboa (21)
Midfielder played two games for first team and eight games (two goals) for second-division team in Apertura 2004.
Sergio Garcia (22)
Goalkeeper made six second-division appearances in Torneo Apertura 2004.
Alfonso Loera (26)
Defender made First Division debut with Chivas in 2000 and made 41 appearances through 2002. Played seven Second Division games in Torneo Apetura 2004.
Jonny Magallon (23)
Midfielder was on first-team roster but saw only Second Division action, playing 17 of 19 games for La Piedad.
Francisco Mendoza (19)
Midfielder saw action in 12 of 19 games for La Piedad, scoring twice.
Ramon Ramirez (35)
Veteran of 1994 and 1998 World Cup is one of most talented Mexian players ever. Midfielder saw 272 minutes of action in 10 appearances in first-division Torneo Apertura 2004 season. Red-carded in last appearance, first-leg quarterfinal against Atlas, after entering as late sub. Chivas lost the quarterfinal series, 4-3, on aggregate.
Isaac Romo (21)
The tall forward has played in four First Division games since October 2003 debut. Played final 10 games of second-division Torneo Apertura 2004 season and scored team-high nine goals.
Alonso Sandoval (23)
Left-winger made First Division debut in June 2002 and played 23 more games for first team. Played on Mexico U-23 team that eliminated USA from Olympic qualifying but missed Olympics because of injury. Scored twice in 13 appearances in second-division Torneo Apertura 2004.
Martin Zuniga (34)
Staring keeper on last Chivas championship team, Torneo Verano 1997. Backup Veracruz keeper in 2004. Starter for Puebla in Torneo Clausura 2003.
