The Los Angeles Galaxy has acquired Guatemalan striker Carlos “Pescadito” Ruiz. The 22-year-old is best known to U.S. fans for scoring the 88th minute equalizer against the Americans in the 1-1 tie in Mazatenango in the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying. He was suspended for the return game against the United States, a 1-0 U.S. win. He scored eight goals in qualifying and five in the semifinal round, in which Guatemala finished third, behind the USA and Costa Rica. CARLOS RUIZ Position: Forward Height: 5-9 Weight: 170 Date of Birth: Sept. 15, 1979 Birthplace: Guatemala City Citizenship: Guatemala International Appearances: 26 International Goals: 12 Last Club: CSD Municipal (Guatemala) Former Club’s: Club Greece (2001, 6 months), CSD Municipal (1995-2000, 2001) Personal: Wife, Laura; daughter, Andrea Michelle