New Empire Strykers midfielder Steven Chávez tells us what it means to be reuniting with several ex-teammates after his breakout MASL campaign with Texas, how he feels he fits into Empire’s stacked attack and Coach Obasi’s revolutionary system, what parts of SoCal he looks forward to exploring, how he defines personal success in 2025-26, and lots more. As always, we also get you caught up on all things LAFC, LA Galaxy, Angel City and Orange County SC.10/2 with new Empire Strykers midfielder Steven Chávez