Chivas USA hits the road to Houston for the first meeting of 2008 between the Dynamo and the Red-and-White. The last match between the two teams in MLS was a 0-0 tie in the final game of the 2007 season, clinching the regular-season Western Conference title for Chivas USA. This season, both teams are off to a slow start, with Chivas USA looking to break a three-match losing streak, while Houston is looking for its first win of the year. All time, Chivas USA has a 2-4-3 record (W-L-T) against Houston, including playoff games, and the Red-and-White will continue looking to improve their all-time 1-6-4 (W-L-T) MLS record in Texas.
After returning from Houston, Chivas USA comes home to face the New England Revolution on Mothers' Day, Sunday, May 11, at 12:00 p.m. PT. Admission to the game is free for all Moms, who will receive a complimentary flower (in Chivas colors of Red and White) and a '#1 Mom' Appreciation Certificate upon arrival at the gate. To find out more about this unique opportunity to Come Celebrate Mom with Chivas USA, fans should tune in to KMEX Univision 34 Los Angeles, call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit www.cdchivasusa.com.
Broadcast Information:
Television: Live on HDNet, tape-delayed on FSN West at 8:30 p.m. PT (Pregame show starts at 8:00 p.m.)
Radio: W Radio 690 AM (Pregame show begins at 5:00 p.m. PT)
Additional Media Notes:
• Chivas USA and the Dynamo will face off three times in the 2008 regular season, with the next match coming on August 20, again in Houston. The final match will be the last of the regular season for both squads, on October 25 at The Home Depot Center.
• After returning from Houston, Chivas USA comes home to face the New England Revolution on Mothers' Day, Sunday, May 11, at 12:00 p.m. PT. Admission to the game is free for all Moms, who will receive a complimentary flower (in Chivas colors of Red and White) and a '#1 Mom' Appreciation Certificate upon arrival at the gate. For more information on the event, call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit www.cdchivasusa.com.
• In the regular season, the Dynamo holds a 3-1-3 (W-L-T) edge against Chivas USA. In playoff action, the teams each have a win and a loss against each other, after Houston knocked the Red-and-White out of the 2006 playoffs on total goals, with Houston winning 2-0 in Texas, and Chivas USA earning a 2-1 victory in Carson.
• Houston has no injuries reported, while Chivas USA will be without defender Alex Zotinca and forward Alecko Eskandarian; the most recent injury report is available here. The Dynamo will be missing defender Eddie Robinson, who is suspended for the match.
• Chivas USA will fly to Houston on Friday in advance of the match, and will return Sunday. The Chivas USA Reserves (1-0-2, 5 pts) will play the Dynamo Reserves (1-0-0, 3 pts) on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Robertson Stadium.
• The Red-and-White will take the official 2008 team photo on Monday, May 5 at Disney's California Adventure at 1313 Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim. The entire roster and coaching staff will be on-hand for the photo, to be taken at 11:00 a.m. Media will have an opportunity to interview players after the photo, and are invited to check-in after 10:30 a.m. at the resort esplanade.
