The Canadian Press
Jan 18 2008
Chivas USA acquires Eskandarian from Real Salt Lake in MLS trade
6 hours ago
CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA acquired 2004 MLS Cup MVP Alecko
Eskandarian from Real Salt Lake in exchange for allocation money
Friday.
The 25-year-old forward joins Atiba Harris as the second forward from
Real Salt Lake to be acquired by Chivas USA this off-season.
Last year, Eskandarian was traded by D.C. United to Toronto FC, then
joined Real Salt Lake at mid-season. He started 17 games and had a
goal and three assists.
Eskandarian was D.C. United’s first overall pick in the 2003 MLS
superdraft. He helped the club win the 2004 MLS Cup, earning MVP
honours with his two-goal performance.
"I look forward to joining Chivas USA, a club with a great style of
play," he said. "I have a lot of family in Los Angeles and there’s a
huge Armenian population there. I’m proud to be Armenian and look
forward to seeing my people in the stands, giving their support to
the team."