Published 8/24/2008
at Yahoo! Sports - MLS News
Zach Thornton made three saves for his first shutout in two years to preserve Chivas USA's 0-0 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. The Earthquakes (5-9-7) extended their unbeaten streak to six games. Chivas USA (6-9-6) is winless in its past six. Thornton made his biggest save in the 85th minute, when he blocked Ronnie O'Brien's 26-yard shot with his left hand while in the air and...
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