CHIVAS USA TO FACE LA GALAXY IN FIRST-EVER PLAYOFF SUPER CLÁSICO ON SUNDAY:
With the playoff field now set, Chivas USA looks toward the biggest match in club history when it hosts the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT in the first-ever Playoff Super Clásico. The Red-and-White are in the postseason for the fourth consecutive season, while the Galaxy enter the playoffs for the first time since 2005, and the two teams will meet on Sunday at The Home Depot Center in Carson for the first match. Tickets for the most important match in Chivas USA history are on sale now by visiting cdchivasusa.com or calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1.
SPECIAL 'PLAYOFF FAMILY PACK' AVAILABLE TO FANS FOR SUNDAY'S GAME VS. LA GALAXY: Fans looking to witness the first-ever meeting between Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT can purchase tickets now at 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or online at cdchivasusa.com. Ticket prices for the playoffs are at the same low rates as the regular season, with great seats available starting at just $15. A special 'Playoff Family Pack' is also available for purchase, giving fans 4 Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, and 4 Player Cards (1 autographed) starting at just $58. Don't miss out on your chance to see the most important match in Chivas USA history!
FIFTH ANNUAL CHIVAS USA MEDIA GAME TAKES PLACE TUESDAY AT 1:00 P.M. PT: Chivas USA's fifth annual Media Game will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 1:00 p.m. PT on Field 5 at The Home Depot Center. Chivas USA coaches, as well as members of the ChivaGirls, will be on-hand for the match, which comes as part of the lead-up to the first ever Playoff Super Clásico between Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. Members of the press looking to participate in Tuesday's Media Game should arrive by 12:30 p.m. PT for the match and should bring soccer shoes and shorts. Media members can RSVP to David Lindholm at dlindholm@cdchivasusa.com.
CHIVAS USA AND LA GALAXY SERIES HISTORY AND INFORMATION: The 2009 MLS Regular Season ended with Chivas USA (13-11-6, 45 points) and the LA Galaxy (12-6-12, 48 points) just three points apart in the Western Conference, and the two teams qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time ever. After the Galaxy won the MLS Cup in Chivas USA's inaugural season in 2005, the Red-and-White have gone on a run of four straight postseason appearances, while the Galaxy missed qualification until this season. All-time, Chivas USA has 3 wins, 10 losses and 6 ties against the Galaxy, and the Red-and-White will be looking for their first win against the in-stadium rivals since Sept. 13, 2007. Several players have played for both Chivas USA and the Galaxy, with Red-and-White midfielder Paulo Nagamura likely the only player to play on Sunday who has seen time in Super Clásicos for both teams.
CHIVAS USA ANNOUNCES SEASON ENDING AWARDS: Ahead of next Sunday's first-ever Playoff Super Clásico between Chivas USA and the LA Galaxy, the Red-and-White announced on Sunday its 2009 Season Ending Award Winners. Goalkeeper Zach Thornton led the way, being named the team's Most Valuable Player, while Jonathan Bornstein earned Defender of the Year honors. Claudio Suárez won the 'Spirit of Chivas USA' award for the second straight year, while Jesse Marsch was named the club's Humanitarian of the Year and Eduardo Lillingston won the team's Budweiser Golden Boot, leading the team with eight goals. The award for Suárez was his fourth consecutive prize, as he won the team's Defender of the Year in 2006 and 2007, and has since captured two straight 'Spirit of Chivas USA' awards. Zach Thornton finished the season with a stunning 0.87 goals against average and 12 shutouts, and joins the elite company of Ramón Ramírez (2005), Ante Razov (2006), Brad Guzan (2007) and Sacha Kljestan (2008) as Chivas USA's Most Valuable Player.
YOUTH UPDATE: CHIVAS USA U-16 TEAM EXTENDS UNBEATEN RUN WITH LEAGUE WIN: Chivas USA's U-16 Team continued its strong play in the Development Academy, topping the San Diego Surf on Sunday by a 2-0 score, extending the team's unbeaten run to start the 2009-10 season with four wins and a draw. The Red-and-White U-16's have yet to allow a goal this season, and have scored 12 to take the lead atop the SoCal Division. The Chivas USA U-18 Team, meanwhile, got back on the winning track, also topping San Diego by the same 2-0 score. It was the first victory of the season for the club, which now has a 1-3-1 overall record. This coming weekend, both the U-16's and the U-18's will face the California Development Academy team on Saturday, followed by Cal Odyssey on Sunday. The rosters and full schedule for the Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 teams, which compete in the 2009-10 U.S. Soccer Development Academy, can be found here for the U-18's, and for the U-16 Team here. More information on the Development Academy can be found at ussoccer.com.
CHIVAS USA TO HOLD YOUTH TEAM TRYOUTS ON NOVEMBER 20 IN BELL GARDENS: Chivas USA will be holding tryouts for its pioneering Youth Teams on Friday, Nov. 20 at the Bell Gardens Sports Center in Bell Gardens. Players will have a chance to show their skills in front of Chivas USA's Youth Team coaches at the tryout, and will be for players born from '91-'96 on Nov. 20 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Spaces in the tryout cost $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event, and spots are limited, so advance registration is highly recommended. Participants can register online at cdchivasusa.com, or via e-mail, fax, or mail after downloading the registration form at cdchivasusa.com. For more information on the tryout, please visit the Youth Soccer section of cdchivasusa.com, the official website of Chivas USA. Additional information is also available by contacting Julio Cano, at jcano@cdchivasusa.com or 310-630-4564.
SPECIAL PLAYOFF EDITION OF 'PASIÓN CHIVAS USA' THIS THURSDAY ON W RADIO 690 AM: Fans should tune in to a special Playoff edition of 'Pasión Chivas USA', airing this Thursday night from 5-6 p.m. PT on W Radio 690 AM. Hosts Hipólito Gamboa and Rigoberto Cervantez, who also serve as play-by-play and color commentator for every Chivas USA match of the 2009 MLS season, will discuss the road ahead for the Red-and-White as the team prepares for an epic Playoff Super Clásico against the LA Galaxy. The official weekly radio program of the Red-and-White, 'Pasión Chivas USA' covers everything on the Major League Soccer club, from match commentary, recent news from the team, interviews, contests to win tickets to Chivas USA matches, as well as phone calls from fans listening to the show.
CDCHIVASUSA.COM: THE TOP SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING ABOUT THE RED-AND-WHITE: With new features, videos, and articles every day, cdchivasusa.com is the top source for everything on the Major League Soccer's top team, Chivas USA. New videos are constantly added, ranging from the popular 'Chatting with Chivas USA' and 'Chatting with the ChivaGirls' series, to match previews and recaps, to other features on the team. Fans can also find articles on happenings within Chivas USA nearly every day, as well as Adrian Paul's offbeat column "Red-and-White Monday" every week. Visit cdchivasusa.com today to for all the latest news and information on the Red-and-White!
VISIT 'DENTRO DEL REBAÑO', CHIVAS USA'S OFFICIAL BLOG: Chivas USA's official blog, 'Dentro del Rebaño' (or 'Inside the Flock') contains updated content on the club, with audio quotes from players and coaches, to videos from inside the team. Check out the new-look blog at dentrodelrebano.com today for the latest information on Chivas USA!
JOIN CHIVAS USA'S NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE AT MYCHIVASUSA.COM: Chivas USA has launched MyChivasUSA.com, a social networking site designed for fans of the Red-and-White. The social network was created using the Ning platform, and allows fans to customize a profile, set up blogs, add photos and videos, send messages and chat, track matches they've attended, and much more. Several Chivas USA players, including Jonathan Bornstein, as well as members of the ChivaGirls, have already set up profiles on the page. For more information, or to make your own account, please visit MyChivasUSA.com and click on the 'Sign Up' link.
