Soccer: Lochhead signs with Chivas

US Major League Soccer club Chivas has signed All Whites defender Tony Lochhead. Photo / Getty Images.

All Whites defender Tony Lochhead has linked with Major League Soccer club Chivas USA.

Lochhead, who last played for the Wellington Phoenix in the 2012-2013 season, has been on the lookout for a new club after he was not offered a contract extension by the Phoenix when new coach Ernie Merrick took over last year.

The 32-year-old has made 43 appearances for the All Whites and turned out 131 times for the Phoenix between 2007 and 2013.

Chivas announced the signing of Lochhead on their website yesterday and terms of the deal weren't disclosed but the defender is no stranger to the MLS having played 16 games for the New England Revolution from 2005-2007.