With the MLS season underway, as well as a Home Depot Center housing both the LA Galaxy and Chivas USA, I was bound to cover Chivas USA. It’s really rough to see a “Hollywood” style team sharing the same stadium with the blue collar teams like we see in the NBA as well. But the Chivas USA are really close to greatness, just a few more tweaks and they should be competing in every game next year. Fortunately for this game, Justin Braun had a hat trick lifting the Chivas USA past the Houston Dynamo with a final score of 3-0. Houston Dynamo defenseman Kofi Sarkodie (8) attempts to move the ball defended by Chivas USA forward Jorge Flores (19).

Houston Dynamo forward Calen Carr (3) and Chivas USA forward Justin Braun (17) jump up for the ball.

Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall (1) blocks a shot against the Chivas USA.

Houston Dynamo forward Will Bruin (12) and Chivas USA defenseman Ante Jazic (13) battle for the ball.

Houston Dynamo forward Will Bruin (12) is tripped up by Chivas USA defenseman Heath Pearce (3).

Houston Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis (11) slides for the ball from Chivas USA defenseman Zack Valentin (20).

Chivas USA defenseman Ante Jazic (13) slides for the ball against Houston Dynamo midfielder Danny Cruz (5).

Houston Dynamo defenseman Kofi Sarkodie (8) grabs Chivas USA forward Jorge Flores (19) while battling for the ball.

Houston Dynamo midfielder Danny Cruz (5) attempts to move the ball defended by Chivas USA defenseman Ante Jazic (13).

Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud (11) attacks the ball for a shot attempt.

Houston Dynamo forward Calen Carr (3) attempts to keep possession of the ball from Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud (11).

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