Chivas gets SuperDraft pick from San Jose
Red-and-White send goalkeeper Preston Burpo to San Jose
"This was a key trade for us ahead of next year's SuperDraft," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki "We also hope it represents a good opportunity for Preston to compete for a starting spot in a new environment in San Jose."
Burpo, 35, was a member of Chivas USA for two seasons, in which he accumulated a 1.18 goals-against average (GAA) in 22 regular-season games played (all starts). However, Burpo played just three of those games in 2007, when he served primarily as a backup to Panasonic MLS Goalkeeper of the Year Brad Guzan.
Preston Burpo was originally acquired by Chivas USA in March 2006 as a discovery pick from United Soccer Leagues Division I side Seattle Sounders.
TRANSACTION: Chivas USA sends GK Preston Burpo to the San Jose Earthquakes. In exchange, Chivas USA receives San Jose's natural fourth-round pick (43rd overall) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.
