With the Los Angeles Galaxy proving they could not live up to last years expectations, I was hoping the up and coming Chivas USA would be able to flip their odds. They have always been a gritting team, either nearly winning or losing all their matches, and this game was no exception. Sporting KC was just able to win with a final score of 1-0, which is a devastating loss for a team with such a bright future. Here are some photos I shot of the game. Kansas City Chivas USA midfielder Ryan Smith (22) attempts to pass the ball defended by Sporting Kansas City defenseman Chance Myers (7).

Chivas USA defenseman Ante Jazic (13) jumps on top of Sporting Kansas City forward Kei Kamara (23) while going up for a header.

Chivas USA midfielder Laurent Courtois (16) and Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza (15) battle for the ball.

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi (8) is hit by the ball from a kick by Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda (8).

Sporting Kansas City forward C.J. Sapong (17) attempts a header defended by Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda (8).

Sporting Kansas City forward Kei Kamara (left) and Sporting Kansas City defenseman Matt Besler (right) attempt to head the ball on a corner kick defended by Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy (1).

Sporting Kansas City forward Kei Kamara (23) attempts to kick the ball away from Chivas USA defenseman Ante Jazic (13).

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi (8) is tripped up by Chivas USA midfielder Oswaldo Minda (8).

Sporting Kansas City forward Kei Kamara (23) attempts a shot defended by Chivas USA midfielder Ryan Smith (22).

Sporting Kansas City forward Teal Bunbury (9) reacts after a shot against the Chivas USA.

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