Maykel Galindo
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| Maykel Galindo | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Maykel Galindo | |
| Date of birth | January 28, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Villa Clara, Cuba | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
| Playing position | forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Chivas USA | |
| Number | 11 | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2005-06 2007- |
Seattle Sounders Chivas USA |
14 (6) 29 (12) |
| National team2 | ||
| ????-2005 | Cuba | ?? (??) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Maykel Galindo (b. 28 January 1981 in Villa Clara, Cuba is a Cuban soccer player who currently plays in MLS for Chivas USA.
A rising star in the youth ranks of the Cuban national team, Galindo made the senior squad for the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup, to be played in the United States. After scoring in a 3-1 loss to Costa Rica, Galindo sought asylum in the United States and successfully defected. He signed with the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division but struggled through injuries during his two seasons there. He signed with CD Chivas USA prior to the 2007 season and has become a regular starter for Chivas. On April 21, Galindo scored two goals in the first ten minutes of the match in a 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake.
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