CHIVAS USA FACES HOUSTON IN FINAL PRESEASON MATCH THIS FRIDAY; HOME OPENER MARCH 21:
With less than two weeks until the Red-and-White's opening match on Saturday, March 21, Chivas USA faces the Houston Dynamo this Friday night in the team's final tune-up for the 2009 MLS season. The match is closed to the public but open to media, and will be held in the Main Stadium at The Home Depot Center; media interested in attending should contact Chivas USA Communications. Eight days later, the Red-and-White will play again in the Main Stadium, facing the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the season-opener for Chivas USA. Tickets for the match can be purchased by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1, or by visiting cdchivasusa.com. A full schedule of the team's events for the upcoming week can be found at the bottom of this release.
DEADLINE FOR CHIVAS USA 2009 SEASON MEDIA CREDENTIALS IS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 13: Media members should apply for Chivas USA 2009 Season Media Credentials via the club's online credentialing process for the 2009 MLS season. Working members of print, radio, television and online outlets are asked to submit their information by Friday, March 13, at 5:00 p.m. PT. The website for applying can be found at https://chivasusa.iwebreg.com/. Any questions or problems can be directed to dlindholm@cdchivasusa.com.
CHIVAS USA FALLS TO CHICAGO IN PRESEASON SCRIMMAGE ON SATURDAY: Playing its second preseason scrimmage against MLS competition in four days, Chivas USA fell 2-1 to the Chicago Fire on Saturday morning on University Field 2 at The Home Depot Center. The Fire scored twice in the first half, and the Red-and-White pulled one back with 20 minutes remaining on Sacha Kljestan's penalty kick, but could not find the equalizer. The match followed Wednesday's 1-0 loss to San Jose, where the Red-and-White gave up an early goal but played tight defense and created numerous chances afterward. Chivas USA closes its preseason schedule this Friday night against the Houston Dynamo; a full preseason schedule is below:
CHIVAS USA 2009 :: SCHEDULE OF PRESEASON GAMES*
DAY |
DATE |
EVENT |
RESULT/TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|
Sun |
Feb 8 |
vs. Shandong Luneng Taishan (China) |
W, 5-1 (Marsch, o.g., Tussi, Talley, Christensen) |
Thu |
Feb 12 |
vs. Tapatío @ Guadalajara |
L, 3-1 (Marsch) |
Tue |
Feb 17 |
vs. Irapuato @ Guadalajara |
W, 1-0 (Lahoud) |
Sat |
Feb 21 |
vs. Hammarby (Sweden) |
W, 2-0 (Curtin, Lillingston) |
Sat |
Feb 21 |
vs. UCLA |
T, 0-0 |
Sun |
Mar 1 |
vs. Ventura Fusion @ Santa Clarita |
W, 4-0 (Bornstein, Marsch, Cortez, Braun) |
Wed |
Mar 4 |
vs. San Jose Earthquakes |
L, 1-0 |
Sat |
Mar 7 |
vs. Chicago Fire |
L, 2-1 (Kljestan) |
Fri |
Mar 13 |
vs. Houston Dynamo |
7:00 p.m. (Closed to public, open to media) |
SAT |
MAR 21 |
vs. COLORADO RAPIDS (OPENING DAY) |
7:30 p.m. |
- Subject to change. Unless otherwise indicated, all times Pacific and all games at The Home Depot Center. For the latest information, please contact Chivas USA Communications.
CHIVAS USA DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAMS FALL TO LAFC: The Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 Teams fell by matching 2-1 scores to LAFC Chelsea this past Sunday at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif., in Development Academy action. The U-18's dominated the first half of its game but gave up a pair of goals early in the second half, and were able to pull a goal back though Victor Sanchez despite being down to 10 men, but could not find the equalizer. In the U-16 match, Yohel de Jesus scored to make the game 1-1, but LAFC took a 2-1 advantage it would not lose. The next matches for the club come on Saturday, when the teams play again at Cerritos College, this time against Pateadores, with the U-16's kicking off at noon and the U-18's at 2:15 p.m.
JORGE FLORES AND U.S. U-20'S CAN CLINCH SPOT IN UNDER-20 WORLD CUP TOMORROW: Chivas USA midfielder Jorge Flores is currently with the United States Under-20 National Team as it attempts to qualify for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. In its first match of the U-20 CONCACAF Championships on Friday, the U.S. earned a 3-0 victory over Jamaica, with Flores playing the final six minutes of the game. The U.S. then tied Honduras 0-0 on Sunday, and will be looking for a win or a draw against El Salvador on Tuesday to secure a spot in the semifinals and at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt from Sept. 24-Oct. 16.
CHIVAS USA SINGLE-GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE: For as low as $15 per game, soccer fans can support the Red-and-White as the team looks to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. Chivas USA is also offering an unbeatable All-Star Pack, a five-game ticket package starting at just $50 that includes the best Major League Soccer matches in Los Angeles during the 2009 MLS season. The All-Star Pack allows fans to see the Honda Super Clásico against intra-city rivals LA Galaxy (July 11) as well as Chivas USA's games against the Chicago Fire (May 28) and the expansion Seattle Sounders FC (April 18). Fans also get Opening Day versus the Colorado Rapids (March 21) and Closing Day against the Houston Dynamo (Oct. 25). For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.
CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA UPDATE: Chivas de Guadalajara had a pair of 2-0 losses this past week, first falling to Caracas FC of Venezuela on Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores, then again to Jaguares in the Mexican First Division. Both losses were on the road, and Chivas now sits in second place in both Group 6 of the Libertadores and Group B of the Mexican First Division. In the league, Guadalajara has 12 points and a record of 3-3-3, trailing Pumas by just one point in the group. Chivas now returns home to the Estadio Jalisco to face Atlas this coming Saturday.
CHIVAS USA 2009 SEASON SEATS NOW ON SALE: Chivas USA's 18-game Season Seat Package, starting at just $180, is on sale now via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 and cdchivasusa.com. The package includes a seat at each of the team's 15 MLS home matches, as well as three bonus games to be announced. Season Seat holders also have the right to exchange unused tickets, plus a host of other benefits. For more information, or to purchase your Season Seat today, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.
VISIT 'DENTRO DEL REBAÑO', CHIVAS USA'S OFFICIAL BLOG: Chivas USA's official blog, 'Dentro del Rebaño' (or 'Inside the Flock') will contain updated content on the team throughout the preseason. Check out chivas-usa.blogspot.com today for the latest information on Chivas USA!
CHIVAS USA SCHEDULE: MARCH 10-21*
Following is Chivas USA's latest schedule of travel, events, matches and practice sessions:
Tuesday, March 10: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6
Wednesday, March 11: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6
Thursday, March 12: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6
Friday, March 13: Scrimmage vs. Houston Dynamo, 7:00 p.m. PT, Main Stadium (Closed to public, open to media)
Saturday, March 14: [Day off]
Sunday, March 15: Chivas USA Practice in the Community, 10:00 a.m. PT, Santa Ana Bowl, 6th and Flower Streets., Santa Ana, Calif.
Monday, March 16: [Day off]
Tuesday, March 17: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field TBA
Wednesday, March 18: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field TBA
Thursday, March 19: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field TBA
Friday, March 20: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field TBA
Saturday, March 21: Chivas USA vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m. PT, The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif.
(TV: Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports en Español; Radio: W Radio 690 AM; Pregame shows start @ 7:00 p.m. PT on FSC and W Radio)
• Season Opener for both teams, Red-and-White have won their first home match of the season every year since 2005
• Call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com for tickets; special First Kick Pack offers 4 tickets, 4 Chivas USA hats, an autographed player card and 3 other player cards, all for as low as $60.
*Subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all times Pacific, all events scheduled for The Home Depot Center, with media access provided after games and training sessions. For latest information, or if you plan on attending a training session, please contact Chivas USA's Communications Department.
