MLS News: Chivas USA Kick Off 2012 Training Camp with Ecuadorian Addition

Goats to hold a double training session on Monday January 16 at The Home Depot Center. Team acquires Ecuadorian attacking midfielder/winger Bolaños.

Chivas USA will kick off 2012 preseason training this Monday, January 16, at The Home Depot Center with a double session.

The Red-and-White’s schedule for Monday, January 16 is the following*:

Monday, January 16   Training Session #1, 9:30 am – Field 6

Monday, January 16   Training Session #2, 3:30 pm – Field 6

*Approximate Training session times 60 to 90 minutes. Subject to change. For latest information, or if you plan on attending a session, please contact Chivas USA's Public Relations Department.

Earlier Chivas USA announced that the club had acquired Ecuadorian attacking midfielder/winger Miller Bolaños. The 21-year-old Bolaños, who most recently played for L.D.U Quito in his native Ecuador, will join the Red-and-White pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa. Per league and team policy, details of the contract were not revealed.

“Miller is an exciting young attacking player,” commented Chivas USA Head Coach, Robin Fraser. “He’s a good passer, good finisher, and good at running at people, definitely a special attacking talent and we certainly look forward to having him.

On August 29, 2009, Bolaños scored LDU’s 2,500 goal in the club’s history during a 4-0 win over Liga de Portoviejo.

“He is a versatile player that was sought out by other international clubs. He really wanted to play here and we got it done,” said Jose Domene, Chivas USA General Manager. “He will be a great addition to Chivas USA because he is a different type of player that is not afraid to take on people. Miller has a great shot and can play as a winger, attacking mid and second forward.”

Bolaños, originally from Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador, began his professional career at the age of 16 with Barcelona Sporting Club of Guayaquil. In 2009 he transferred to LDU Quito where he appeared in 93 matches 65 as a starter, scoring 22 goals; both teams are part of the Ecuadorian Serie A, the highest level of soccer in the country. Miller additionally participated in the U-17 South American Championship in 2007 with Ecuador’s National U-17’s Team, where he figured in the 5-4 win over Brazil.

Miller Bolaños

Nombre/Full Name: Miller Alejandro Bolaños Reasco

Posición/Position: Mediocampista / Attacking Midfielder - Winger

Nacido/Born: 1990-06-01, Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador

Nacionalidad/Citizenship: Ecuatoriano / Ecuadorian

Peso/Weight: 65kg / 143 lbs

Estatura / Height: 1.70 m / 5’7”

Ultimo Equipo/Last Team: L.D.U. Quito

About Chivas USA: Founded in 2004, Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA has achieved remarkable success in seven full seasons in Major League Soccer. From 2006-2009, the Mexican-owned club qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in four consecutive seasons, to the delight of its passionate supporters. In addition, Chivas USA’s innovative grassroots programs demonstrate its deep commitment to the Southern California community, while the club’s youth teams and Soccer Academies offer unprecedented opportunities to the region’s best young talent. For more information on Chivas USA, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

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