Not only did Chivas fail to defend their title, they didn't even come close to making the playoffs. Now Matias Almeyda must engineer a Liguilla return
After following up their Clausura championship with a frustrating four-win Apertura, Chivas needed a quiet offseason. They needed to get back to work without outside distractions, closing up the ranks and getting back on the same page.
Come on, though. This is Chivas.
Instead of a peaceful winter, the team has seen plenty of drama largely because of the Oswaldo Alanis saga. The center back, who is choosing not to sign a contract extension with the Guadalajara side, is training with Chivas in the second half of preseason after missing the first half.