who played all 90 minutes of the final match -- and Guzan, who remained with Chivas USA's as the U.S. squad's third goalkeeper. Bob Bradley's men hope to build on this positive momentum in its first match against Argentina on June 28. Player diaries will be posted at www.cdchivasusa.com so Chivas USA fans will be able to follow the progress of their players on the national stage.
BURPO IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With the departure of Brad Guzan to the national team, Chivas USA's match against the Revolution could mark the return of Preston Burpo as Chivas USA's starting goalkeeper. After nine years with the Seattle Sounders, Burpo made his MLS debut in 2006, when Burpo started 19 regular season games in 2006 and registered 5 shutouts and a 1.21 GAA, playing a key role in Chivas USA's qualifying for the 2006 MLS Cup Playoffs.
JORGE FLORES TRAINS WITH RESERVES: Sueño MLS Winner Jorge Flores began training with Chivas USA's 28-man roster on Monday June 25. The forward first joined Chivas USA's U-19 team on March 2007 after winning Sueño MLS, a nationwide competition held to discover the next MLS star. On June 19, the opening day of the U-19's six-day tour of Mexico, Flores scored two goals against Club Deportivo Guadalajara's Segunda División team. He also registered an assist in the 1-1 tie against Atlas, and logged another goal on June 22 in a win over Tecos. Following his performance in Guadalajara, Flores was invited to train with the senior team starting this week.
U-19'S FINISH STRONG IN MEXICO: Chivas USA's U-19 team capped off a six-day tour of Mexico on June 23 with a 5-4 win over Tecos UAG. On the first day of the trip, Chivas USA's U-19 Team fell 6-3 to the Segunda División side of sister team Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Sueño MLS Winner Jorge Flores scored two goals for the Chivas USA U-19's, but it was not enough as the MLS side gave up six goals to their Mexican counterparts. On the June 21, Forward Chris Cortez scored a second-half equalizer for the Red-and-White on an assist from Flores to claim a draw for the visitors against the older and more experienced Atlas side, which plays in Mexico's Primera 'A', or second tier. In the third match, Chivas USA and Chivas San Rafael tied 0-0. In the June 23 win over Tecos, Chivas came from behind against an older and more experienced squad, made up of players from Tecos' Segunda División and Primera 'A' teams. Five different players scored for Chivas USA - including a late-game winner from second-half sub Eddie Gutiérrez with just 15 minutes remaining in the match.
SANGRE CHIVA: Be sure to tune in, this and every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. PT, to 'Sangre Chiva', Chivas USA's official weekly radio program on KTNQ 1020 AM. Hosted by renowned sports radio personality Hipólito Gamboa and former Chivas USA and Chivas de Guadalajara goalkeeper Martin Zuniga, 'Sangre Chiva' provides fans with the most up-to-date game information and interviews, as well as listener participation and exclusive prize giveaways. 'Sangre Chiva' can also be heard live each week at www.cdchivasusa.com.
CHIVAS USA WEEKLY SCHEDULE: JUNE 26 - JULY 1*
Following is Chivas USA's latest schedule of travel, events, matches and practice sessions:
Tuesday, June 26: Training, 10:00 a.m., University Field 2; Chivas USA Reserves @ L.A. Storm (PDL), Citrus College Stadium, 7:30 p.m. PT (1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, California, 91741)
Wednesday, June 27: Gym, 11:00 a.m.; Yoga, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 28: Training, 10:00 a.m., University Field 2
Friday, June 29: Training, 10:00 a.m., University Field 2
Saturday, June 30: Chivas USA vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. PT, The Home Depot Center
(TV: FSN West; Radio: KTNQ 1020 AM; Pregame shows start @ 7:00 p.m. PT on FSN and KTNQ)
Sunday, July 1: [Day off]
*Subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all times Pacific and all events scheduled for The Home Depot Center. Media access provided after games and trainings.
