Chivas USA Get Juan Pablo Angel In Trade With Crosstown Rivals

by Scott Kessler on Aug 15, 2011 12:00 PM EDT in News

CARSON, CA - JUNE 11: Juan Pablo Angel #9 of the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrates his 90th minute goal in the second half to take the lead 2-1 against Toronto FC during the MLS match at The Home Depot Center on June 11, 2011 in Carson, California. Toronto and the Galaxy played to a 2-2 draw. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

According to Soccer By Ives, Juan Pablo Angel is staying in the city of Los Angeles. The Colombian striker was traded "late last night" from the Los Angeles Galaxy to crosstown rivals Chivas USA.

Ives believes that Angel most likely was thinking of his family when deciding to accept a move to Chivas.

Betting that family ultimately helped Angel's decision. His family just got2 LA few months ago. Uprooting them right away wouldve been tough

Angel was linked heavily to the Philadelphia Union because of his relationship with Faryd Mondragon - he's the godfather of Mondragon's kids - and his reported insistence on going to Philly or seeking out retirement. Additionally, the Galaxy had to move Angel in order to have an open designated player slot for new signing Robbie Keane.

Speculation was that Angel would come to Philly with most of his designated player wages being paid for by the Galaxy to facilitate the acquisition of Keane, who is set to make $4.5 million-a-year in Los Angeles.

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Bummer...

… But it is an understandable decision for his family.

by HopkinsMD on Aug 15, 2011 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

Hoping he would join the Union...

… since they could use an experienced finisher up top.

by HopkinsMD on Aug 15, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

That is what he is.

Plus the godfather of Mondragon’s kids.

Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank

by Scott Kessler on Aug 15, 2011 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

is the U done?

is the U done or are there other possible deals?

Thurk is a FO – might that deal still be worked out?

by DE Doop on Aug 15, 2011 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Who knows at this point.

Managing Editor for Brotherly Game, SBNation's Philadelphia Union blog and contributor for SBN Philly. // @scottdkessler
"College is only 4 years, but the Eagles are for life." - Ironhank

by Scott Kessler on Aug 15, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions