THE TEAM
1- DOMINIK JAKUBEK
Goalkeeper
ht: 6-0 wt: 190
DOB: September 2, 1979
hometown: Lodi, Calif
college: California State University, Chico
Coach Van Straatum says: "Dominik is a very athletic goalkeeper with good reflexes and who makes big saves. He's also very experienced."
2- LUIS AGUILAR
Defender
DOB: January 29, 1984
ht: 5-8 wt: 160
hometown: Long Beach, Calif.
colleges: Rio Hondo College, Whittier, Calif., University of San Francisco
Coach Van Straatum says: "Luis is a very diverse and skillful player who can defend and also be part of the attack."
3- KIEL MCCLUNG
Defender
ht: 6-1 wt: 180
DOB: May 1, 1985
hometown: Palmdale, Calif.
college: UCLA
Coach Van Straatum says: "Kiel is a versatile defender who can play on the right or in the middle. He combines well with fellow former-Bruin Eric Reed."
5- HUGO CASILLAS
Defender
ht: 5-5 wt: 137
DOB: December 8, 1981
hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
Coach Van Straatum says: "Hugo is a very crafty player with a good eye on the game both offensively and defensively."
6- CHRIS SCHWARZE (captain)
Defender/midfielder
ht: 6-1 wt: 180
DOB: March 9, 1983
hometown: Camarillo, Calif.
college: University of San Francisco
Coach Van Straatum says: "Chris is a leader. He is someone we can build our team around and win games with."
7- CHUCK KIM
Midfielder
ht: 5-8 wt:
DOB: January 29, 1984
hometown:
Coach Van Straatum says: "Chucky has incredible speed on the wing and can be a handful for any back line as he has the ability to take players on."
10- MIKE MUÑOZ
Midfielder
ht: 5-8 wt: 150
DOB: September 14, 1983
hometown: Los Alamitos, Calif.
college: University of California
Coach Van Straatum says: "Mike is a key playmaker whose experience with Chivas will help establish our attack."
VIDEO: Muñoz v Vancouver, April 28, 2007.
11- OMAR AGUAYO
Midfielder
ht: 5-8 wt: 150
DOB: April 4, 1982
hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
Coach Van Straatum says: "Omar is a quality left-sided player with a great strike and good pace. Expect big things from this midfielder."
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13- RICARDO SANCHEZ
Midfielder
ht: 5-9 wt: 160
DOB: May 27, 1982
hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico
Coach Van Straatum says: "Ricardo has incredible technique. He's getting physically stronger and is somebody we expect to grow with the team."
15- JOSÉ RETIZ
Midfielder
ht: 6-0 wt: 170
DOB: January 22, 1979
born: Acapulco, Mexico
college: Rancho Santiago Junior College, Santa Ana, Calif.
Coach Van Straatum says: "José is a rock in the midfield defensively and can help build attacks from the back. He’s a highly regarded player."
16- YURI MORALES
Forward
ht: 6-0 wt: 175
DOB: September 30, 1981
hometown: Santa Cruz, Calif.
college: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Coach Van Straatum says: "Yuri is someone who has plays with heart. He works hard on and off the field and can be very dangerous in the box."
17- JOSH TUDELA
Midfielder
ht: 5-9 wt: 155
DOB: March 13, 1984
hometown: Evansville, Ind.
college: Indiana University
Tudela joins the Victory on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. He won two NCAA championships with Indiana University.
22- ERIC REED
Goalkeeper
ht: 6-0 wt: 190
DOB: December 7, 1983
hometown: Mission Viejo, Calif.
college: UCLA
Coach Van Straatum says: "Eric has a good, strong presence at the back, and he’s excellent coming off the line. He’s also a great character both on and off the field."
23- FEDERICO BIANCHI
Forward/Midfielder
ht: 6-0 wt: 190
DOB: May 23, 1983
hometown: Pacific Palisades, Calif.
college: Boston University
Bianchi joins the Victory midway through the season following a successful collegiate playing career. He scored his first Victory goal against Atlanta Silverbacks at Kezar Stadium on July 17.
24- AARON CHANDLER
Forward
ht: 6-1 wt: 190
DOB: October 3, 1983
hometown: Denver
college: University of San Francisco
Chandler joins the Victory midway throughthe season having been drafted by the Columbus Crew in the 2007 MLS Superdraft.
26 MIKE RANDOLPH
Defender
ht: 5-7 wt: 155
DOB: December 3, 1985
hometown: Chino Hills, Calif.
college: Yavapai College, Prescott Ariz.
Randolph joins the Victory on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. He has previously played with the Portland Timbers.