CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Justin Braun and Paulo Nagamura scored in

the first half and Zach Thornton made three saves for his fifth

shutout of the season in Chivas USA's 2-0 victory over the New

England Revolution on Friday night.

Chivas USA (7-12-4) won for the second time in three games,

while the Revolution (7-13-3) have lost five of six, including

the final of the SuperLiga tournament.

Braun opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his ninth

goal. Alan Gordon passed from the right flank to Braun, who beat

defender Darrius Barnes and converted a diagonal 10-yard shot

inside the left post.

Gordon also set up Nagamura's first goal of the season in the

36th minute. With his back to the goal, Gordon took Michael

LaHoud's pass and sent the ball to Nagamura, whose 19-yard shot

deflected off diving goalkeeper Matt Reis' right hand.

Nagamura last scored May 28, 2009, against Chicago. He spent the

first half of the season with Mexico's UNL Tigres before Chivas

USA reacquired him June 25.