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Adolfo 'Bofo' Bautista Joins Chivas USA

January 14, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014) - Chivas USA announced today the signing of former Mexican National Team forward and Mexican League veteran, Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista, as a free agent via discovery from Atletico San Luis. The forward will be eligible to join the Red-and-White pending the arrival of his International Transfer Certificate. Per club and league policy, terms of the agreement will not be disclosed.

Born in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, Bautista began his professional career with C.D. Estudiantes Tecos in 1998. The striker's career grew with his arrival to Monarcas Morelia beginning in 2002, where he helped lead his new club to two finals. Bautista, commonly known in the soccer world as "Bofo," moved on to a season with CF Pachuca, where he celebrated his first title as a member of the Tuzos.

The six-foot forward then entered one of the most celebrated stages of his career in 2004 with Chivas Guadalajara, where helped lead the Rebaño Sagrado to two finals, including the 2006 title under the guidance of former Mexican National Team Coach Jose Manuel de la Torre. It was in the 2006 Apertura Championship where the Red-and-White player became the final's hero by scoring the clinching goal against Deportivo Toluca F.C. in the second leg.

Bautista was also a key figure in the club's historic run in 2010 to the final of the prestigious Copa Libertadores during his second stint with the club under former Chivas USA Head Coach Jose Luis "G-ero" Real.

At the international level, Bautista made his debut with Mexico's National Team under Javier Aguirre on Jan. 19, 2002 in a 1-0 victory over El Salvador.

With 38 caps and 11 goals with El Tri, the forward was one of the 23-man roster that participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. In addition, "Bofo" was part of the Mexican squads that attended the Copa America Peru 2004 and Venezuela 2007.

Bautista also served stints with Chiapas FC as well as Queretaro FC and arrives to the Rebaño Angelino from Atletico San Luis.

Transaction: Chivas USA sign Adolfo Bautista via discovery.

ADOLFO BAUTISTA

Full Name: Adolfo Bautista Herrera

Number: TBD

Position: Forward

Born: 5-15-1979

Birthplace: Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, México

Citizenship: Mexican

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 167 lbs

Last Team: Atletico San Luis (Mexico Primera A)

Acquired: Via discovery

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