Photos: Chivas USA ends season with win

Chivas USA stars Dan Kennedy and Erick Torres pay their respects to the fans after their season-ending 1-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA forward Erick Torres takes off his jersey to give as a gift for a fan Sunday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A Chivas USA fan cheers as a smoke bomb engulfs the crowd during a 1-0 victory over the Earthquakes.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Juan Gutierrez holds his son Angel, 11, as time expires in Chivas’ 1-0 victory over San Jose.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas defender Bobby Burling collides with San Jose’s Yannick Djalo during their season finale at StubHub Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA’s emblem looms in the background at StubHub Center during the final regular-season game against the Earthquakes.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas forward Erick Torres battles for the ball with San Jose’s Jason Hernandez in the first half.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Chivas USA fans greet the opposing team, the Earthquakes, before the game at StubHub Center.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Fans look into the tunnel as Chivas USA players take the field for their final game of the season against the Earthquakes.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)