Thomas selected in MLS Expansion Draft
"Shavar is a talented, strong defender, and we wish him the best of luck in Philadelphia," said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton. "The reality of the Expansion Draft is that you may lose a valued member of your team, and we're sorry to see Shavar go. We now turn our focus to putting together our team for the 2010 MLS Regular Season."
Shavar Thomas, born Jan. 29, 1981 in Hannah Town, Jamaica, has made 148 career appearances in Major League Soccer since joining the Dallas Burn as the 10th overall SuperDraft pick out of the University of Connecticut in 2003. Thomas spent the 2003 season with Dallas before joining the Kansas City Wizards, where he played from 2004-2006. In 2007, the Jamaican International joined Chivas USA, playing 59 matches with the Red-and-White from 2007-2009. Thomas has also made 27 appearances with the Jamaican National Team.
Per MLS rules, Chivas USA on Monday submitted its 11-player Protected Roster for the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft. Like all 15 current MLS clubs, Chivas USA was allowed to protect only 11 players between its Senior and Developmental rosters, which left 18 Chivas players available for selection by 2010 expansion entrant Philadelphia Union.
