Chicharito had missed the club's last 12 games with a leg injury but returned on Saturday, starting and playing 62 minutes as the Galaxy earned a 1-1 draw at third-place Colorado Rapids.

The LA Galaxy could stand to gain a key reinforcement in attack for MLS Matchday 7. "He's ready to go to Houston," Vanney said of Chicharito's status. "Now it's just [about] building up his match ...