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Chivas USA signs Mexican midfielder Mariano Trujillo

March 19, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, March 19, 2009) - Chivas USA today announced the signing of versatile Mexican midfielder Mariano Trujillo. A veteran of Mexican clubs Pumas UNAM, Santos Laguna, Morelia and most recently Atlante, Trujillo, 31, has been training with Chivas USA since late February at The Home Depot Center. He is eligible to make his MLS debut this Saturday vs. Colorado pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. Per club and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are pleased to add a player of Mariano Trujillo's experience to our squad," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki Radosavljevic. "Mariano has performed well with us during the past month of our preseason. We hope that his speed, technical ability and versatility will be a great addition to Chivas USA."

Ahead of Saturday's Season Opener vs. the Colorado Rapids, Trujillo and Chivas USA will hold their final practice session at The Home Depot Center at 10:00 a.m. PT on Field 6. Friday's practice is open to media; players and coaching staff will be available for interviews after 11:00 a.m. Media members who have received approval of their 2009 Chivas USA Season Media Credential application will be able to pick up credentials during practice. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Chivas USA Communications.

A versatile right-sided midfielder who can also play outside back, Mariano Trujillo was born May 19, 1977 in Mexico City. A product of the youth system of Pumas UNAM, Trujillo made his Mexican First Division debut on Oct. 25, 1996. He represented the Mexico City club from 1996-2003, barring a half-year stint at Santos Laguna (2001), where he helped Santos to the Verano 2001 championship, starting both games and scoring in the Guerreros' 4-3 aggregate win over Pachuca. From 2003-2008, he played for Mexican First Division clubs Morelia (2003-2007), and Atlante (2008).

In all, Trujillo has played in 284 Mexican First Division games (233 as a starter), in which he has registered 35 goals and 2 assists. He has also played in the Copa Libertadores and the CONCACAF Champions League, among other tournaments. On the international level, he played two games for the senior Mexican National Team from 2003-2005, registering 1 goal. Trujillo was also a member of Mexico's U-20 squad at the 1997 World Youth Championship in Malaysia, alongside current Chivas USA forward Eduardo Lillingston. A U.S. green card holder, Trujillo counts as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

A quote sheet from Trujillo will be available shortly on cdchivasusa.com, Chivas USA's official website, as well as the team's blog, Dentro del Rebaño (‘Inside the Flock').

In other news today, Chivas USA announced that forward Eduardo Lillingston has received his P-1 work visa and, like Trujillo, now only awaits his International Transfer Certificate in order to be eligible to make his MLS debut for Chivas USA.

Chivas USA kicks off its fifth campaign in Major League Soccer when it hosts the Colorado Rapids in an Opening Day match on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. For more information on Chivas USA season tickets, as well as the unbeatable All-Star five-game pack (starting at just $50), please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

TRANSACTION: Chivas USA signs Mexican midfielder Mariano Trujillo.



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