CARSON, Calif. - Chivas USA, Major League Soccer's Mexican-owned, Los Angeles-based club, today announced an agreement with Premier Development League (PDL) side Lancaster Rattlers, forming a close relationship between the two institutions in sporting and promotional areas. As part of the agreement, the Chivas USA Reserves will play an exhibition match against the Rattlers in Lancaster, at a date to be announced.
"We are proud to enter into this relationship," said Chivas USA Senior Vice President and General Manager Whit Haskel. "Chivas USA aims to build strong and lasting relationships with the Southern California soccer community, and the Rattlers are leaders in the Antilope Valley, a strong soccer-loving region."
To formalize the agreement, the Lancaster Rattlers and Chivas USA will hold a press conference on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. PT at 44746 Beech Street, Lancaster, California, 93539. For more information, please call: (661) 951-9093.
About Lancaster Rattlers
Founded in 2006, property of United Sports International Inc., the Lancaster Rattlers are entering their second season in the PDL's Southwest Division, competing against nine teams ranging from San Diego to San Francisco. For more information on the Rattlers' schedule, tryouts and other programs, please call (661) 951-9093 or visit www.lancasterrattlers.com.
About Club Deportivo Chivas USA
Chivas USA, Major League Soccer's Mexican-owned, Los Angeles-based franchise - sister team to the famed Chivas de Guadalajara - opens preseason camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, on Monday, February 5, looking to build on the team's historic playoff run in 2006. Under new head coach Preki, Chivas USA kicks off the 2007 MLS season at home against Canadian expansion franchise Toronto FC on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. PT. For more information, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit www.cdchivasusa.com.
