CHIVAS USA RETURNS HOME THIS SATURDAY TO HOST K.C. WIZARDS ON 'MANHATTAN BEACH NIGHT':
After three straight away games, in which the Red-and-White earned two wins and a loss, Chivas USA returns to host the Kansas City Wizards this Saturday night, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. PT. Kansas City currently sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, just one point out of a spot in the playoffs, while the Red-and-White own the second spot in the Western Conference but are in the middle of a tight race in the division for the postseason. Families can also take advantage of Chivas USA's Family Pack, which gets you 4 tickets, 4 hats and 4 hotdogs starting at just $58. Chivas USA will also be celebrating Manhattan Beach Night, where city leaders will be greeted by Manhattan Beach resident Jesse Marsch and a special 'Parade of Champions' will give soccer-loving kids from Manhattan Beach the opportunity to walk around the field prior to the game. For more information on these activities or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit
www.cdchivasusa.com
.
ENTERING STRETCH RUN, CHIVAS USA STRENGTHENS PLAYOFF HOPES WITH 1-0 WIN AT RSL:
An 72nd minute goal from Alecko Eskandarian and four saves from goalkeeper Dan Kennedy gave Chivas USA a 1-0 win on the road at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night, putting the Red-and-White in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 9-10-6 (W-L-T) and 33 points. However, with just four points separating teams two through seven in the division, the Red-and-White's final five regular-season matches will be critical as the team looks to secure a third straight playoff berth. After hosting Kansas City this Saturday night, Chivas USA hits the road for matches at D.C. United (Oct. 4) and the San Jose Earthquakes (Oct. 11) before returning home for the final two matches of the regular season, against the Colorado Rapids on Oct. 19 and the Houston Dynamo on Oct. 25. For more information on any of Chivas USA's remaining three home games, or to purchase tickets, please visit
www.cdchivasusa.com
or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.
INJURY UPDATE: MARSCH RETURNS TO THE FIELD FOR THE RED-AND-WHITE:
Chivas USA vice-captain Jesse Marsch made his return to the field for Chivas USA this Saturday against Real Salt Lake when he entered the match as a 66th minute substitute for Ante Razov, helping the team to a 1-0 win. Marsch had been out since breaking his jaw in a blow to the face from the LA Galaxy's Sean Franklin in the match on Aug. 14. Also on Saturday, defender Jonathan Bornstein suffered a concussion during the first half of Saturday's 1-0 win at Real Salt Lake, and was replaced by Sasha Victorine at the start of the second half. Bornstein is day-to-day as he recovers from the head injury. On Sunday, defender Alex Zotinca also played his first match since tearing his ACL in a preseason match when he played 90 minutes in the Chivas USA Reserves 3-1 loss to the Real Salt Lake Reserves. For a full copy of
the latest Chivas USA Injury Report
, please visit
MLSnet.com
.
CHIVAS USA RESERVES TO FACE LA GALAXY RESERVES THIS SUNDAY:
The Chivas USA Reserves will play a match this Sunday, Sept. 28, at 10:00 a.m. PT against the LA Galaxy at The Home Depot Center. The match, originally scheduled for Aug. 15, was postponed due to injuries and international call-ups. The Chivas USA Reserves are coming off a 3-1 loss against Real Salt Lake on Sunday, in which the Red-and-White got an early goal from striker Roberto Nurse, and now hold a record of 1-3-3 (W-L-T) for six points on the season.
VICTORINE MAKES CHIVAS USA DEBUT, DEJAIR JOINS TEAM:
Chivas USA midfielder Sasha Victorine, signed last Monday from Kansas City on the deadline day for MLS roster changes, made his debut for the Red-and-White on Saturday at Real Salt Lake. Entering the match as a halftime substitute for defender Jonathan Bornstein, Victorine played the second half and played the long ball that resulted in the only goal of the game in Chivas USA's 1-0 win. Another deadline-day signing, Brazilian attacking midfielder Dejair (pronounced 'dey-zha-EER'), joined the team Saturday in Real Salt Lake after receiving his P-1 work visa and International Transfer Certificate on Friday. An unused substitute in Sunday's Reserve Team match on Sunday, Dejair will practice for the first time with his new team on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. Media members interested in attending should contact Chivas USA Communications (contact information above).
CHIVAS USA U-18 AND U-16 TEAMS TO KICK OFF DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY SEASON THIS WEEKEND:
The Chivas USA Under-18 and Under-16 teams will open their Development Academy seasons this Sunday, Sept. 28, hosting the San Diego Surf at Cerritos College. The U-16's will square off at 10:00 a.m. PT, while the U-18's will play immediately afterwards, kicking off at 12:00 noon PT. The matches will be the first in the 2008-09 Development Academy season for the Red-and-White, though the teams recently played a pair of friendlies against their counterparts from the United States Youth National Teams at The Home Depot Center. In those matches, the U-18's earned a 3-3 draw against their U.S. opponents, while the U-16's put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell by a scoreline of 2-0. Full rosters for Chivas USA's U-18 and U-18 Teams can be found in
the latest Chivas USA Youth Soccer Update
at
www.cdchivasusa.com
.
'KICK-IT' THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT STONER RECREATION CENTER IN WEST L.A.:
'Kick-it at the Park L.A. with Chivas USA' continues this Saturday, September 27, with a clinic at Stoner Recreation Center, located at 1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. A series of four, 90-minute clinics kicks off at 9:00 a.m., followed by clinics at 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Run in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, 'Kick-it' is a series of clinics that emphasize physical fitness, sports, and education for as many as 400 children at each of 40 locations throughout the year. A five-dollar fee gets participants 90 minutes of instruction, a voucher for a free ticket to a Chivas USA game, a t-shirt, soccer ball, and Certificate of Completion. Most recently, Chivas USA held a clinic at the Westchester Recreation Center at 7000 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 on Sept. 20. For more information on the program, or to register for a clinic, visit
www.kickitatthepark.com
.
LISTEN TO 'PASIÓN CHIVAS USA' EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT ON W RADIO 690 AM:
Join Hipólito Gamboa and Rigoberto Cervantez this Thursday for a special evening of Chivas USA soccer on W Radio 690 AM, as 'Pasión Chivas USA' returns to its regularly scheduled time at 6:00 p.m. PT. One of the most powerful AM radio signals in all of the western United States, XEWW 690 AM can be heard from Tijuana in the south, all the way to the San Joaquin Valley in the north. Don't miss the chance to learn more about your Chivas USA - as well as the chance to win tickets to the Red-and-White's next game, Saturday, Sept. 27 against the Kansas City Wizards at The Home Depot Center.
WATCH 'SOMOS CHIVAS USA' ON KAZA AZTECA 54 THIS SATURDAY AT 1:30 P.M. PT:
Fans, don't miss Chivas USA's official weekly TV show, "Somos Chivas USA'. Featuring renowned co-hosts Mara Almada and Antonio Rosique, with reporting by renowned Chiva-expert Ramón Diaz, 'Somos Chivas USA' gives viewers an inside look at the Red-and-White, including player features, match analysis, highlights, and much more. This week's 'Somos Chivas USA' is scheduled to air on KAZA Azteca 54 in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 27, at 1:30 p.m. PT. Tune in this Saturday for your 'Somos Chivas USA!'
EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS ON CHIVAS USA'S OFFICIAL BLOG:
Chivas USA's official blog,
'Dentro del Rebaño'
(or 'Inside the Flock') is online with updated content from the team, including video previews of upcoming games, as well as post-match videos. Check
http://chivas-usa.blogspot.com
today for the latest information on Chivas USA!
PICK UP CLAUDIO'S NEW BOOK AND CELEBRATE 'THE YEAR OF THE EMPEROR':
After more than 20 years as a professional soccer player, Chivas USA's legendary Mexican defender Claudio Suárez has released his new biography, 'The Story of a Warrior', which contains photographs and stories gathered over the course of two years by both Claudio Suárez and renowned Mexican author Enrique León Candiani. The exclusive biography faithfully tells the story of Suárez, who was born into a working-class family of nine children outside of Mexico City and would go on to win championships in the Mexican First Division, participate in two World Cups, and make more international appearances than any other player in Mexican National Team history. Join Chivas USA in celebrating the 'Year of the Emperor' and pick up your copy today - 'The Story of a Warrior' is available online at
Target.com
,
Soccer.com/Claudio
, and
Amazon.com
, as well as in Borders and Sanborns bookstores across the United States and Mexico. The Spanish version of the biography is already out, and an English version will be printed shortly.
CHIVAS USA BIRTHDAYS:
A pair of Chivas USA midfielders, Sacha Kljestan and Jorge Flores, celebrate birthdays in September. Kljestan turned 23 on Sept. 9, while 'Sueño' Flores celebrated his 19th birthday on Sept. 16.
