Philadelphia Union Selects Defender Shavar Thomas From Chivas USA In 2009 MLS Expansion Draft
Published on November 25, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release
CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009) - Major League Soccer's 2010 expansion club Philadelphia Union today selected defender Shavar Thomas from Chivas USA in the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft. The 28-year-old defender from Hannah Town, Jamaica, is a seven year MLS veteran who made 59 appearances (58 starts) for the Red-and-White since joining the team in 2007.
"Shavar is a talented, strong defender, and we wish him the best of luck in Philadelphia," said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton. "The reality of the Expansion Draft is that you may lose a valued member of your team, and we're sorry to see Shavar go. We now turn our focus to putting together our team for the 2010 MLS Regular Season."
Shavar Thomas, born Jan. 29, 1981 in Hannah Town, Jamaica, has made 148 career appearances in Major League Soccer since joining the Dallas Burn as the 10th overall SuperDraft pick out of the University of Connecticut in 2003. Thomas spent the 2003 season with Dallas before joining the Kansas City Wizards, where he played from 2004-2006. In 2007, the Jamaican International joined Chivas USA, playing 59 matches with the Red-and-White from 2007-2009. Thomas has also made 27 appearances with the Jamaican National Team.
Per MLS rules, Chivas USA on Monday submitted its 11-player Protected Roster for the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft. Like all 15 current MLS clubs, Chivas USA was allowed to protect only 11 players between its Senior and Developmental rosters, which left 18 Chivas players available for selection by 2010 expansion entrant Philadelphia Union.
Chivas USA will start preseason in late January ahead of the 2010 Major League Soccer season, with the Red-and-White's first match at home against the Colorado Rapids on March 28. A full calendar of matches will be released next year. Chivas USA's 18-game Season Seat Package, starting at just $180, is on sale now via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 and cdchivasusa.com.
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