Chivas USA returns home for the team's second and final meeting of the season with FC Dallas, this Sunday, April 20, at 5:00 p.m. PT. The two teams met on the opening weekend of the 2008 season, with Chivas USA earning a point in the 1-1 draw. Dallas, led by former Club América star Duilio Davino, will be looking for revenge against the Red-and-White, in a match that could see the 2008 debut of Chivas USA captain Claudio 'El Emperador' Suárez. After ties in its first two matches of the season, Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on April 12, leaving FCD as one of two teams, with Chicago, still undefeated so far in MLS action. Tickets for the game, starting at just $14, are available by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or by visiting www.cdchivasusa.com.
Local Broadcast Information:
Television: FSN West (Pregame show begins at 4:30 p.m.); MLS Direct Kick Package
Radio: W Radio 690 AM (Pregame show begins at 4:30 p.m)
Web: MLSLIVE.tv
Official MLS Game Guide:
http://www.mlsnet.com/pdf/mls/2008/gameguides/04/420chvdal.pdf
Additional Media Notes:
• Chivas USA will be without midfielders Francisco Mendoza and Sacha Kljestan, who received red cards last week in Columbus. Two players, Jorge Flores and Gerson Mayen, are currently with the U.S. U-20 National Team in Portugal. An injury report is also available here
• First 5000 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition 'Come Celebrate' Chivas USA t-shirt
• The 'Media Will-Call' window has been moved from the left side of the Northwest Ticket Offices to the right side of the same set of ticket windows
• Chivas USA's Claudio Suárez and FC Dallas' Duilio Davino participated in teleconference on Thursday; full archived audio is available on Chivas USA's official website by clicking the "CHV-FCD conf. call". The call is primarily in Spanish with an English translation of the players' opening statements
• FC Dallas lands in Los Angeles on Saturday, arriving at LAX at 4:00 p.m. PT on American Airlines flight #247 from Dallas. For media availability at airport, please contact Chivas USA Communications
• Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan, who is suspended for Sunday's match, will appear on KCAL-9's 'Sports Central' with Gary Miller at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night
• There will be a match between the Chivas USA Reserves and the FC Dallas Reserves on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Chivas USA has called up five players for the game: Erik Robert, Brent Whitfield, Nick Blanco, Dan Gargan, and Matt Taylor. These players are only eligible for the Reserve match.
• Chivas USA trains Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on Field 6 at The Home Depot Center in advance of Sunday's game
