CARSON, Calif. - Chivas USA (1-2-0) will face university sides San Diego State, on Wednesday, April 19, and California, on Saturday April 22, as it prepares for next Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls at The Home Depot Center. Chivas USA has a bye in this, Week 4 of the 2006 Major League Soccer season.
SUPER CLÁSICO WRAPUP: Chivas USA fell 2-1 to intra-city rivals the Los Angles Galaxy in a hotly contested match at The Home Depot Center. Two goals by Cornell Glen lifted the Galaxy to their first win of the season, after Ante Razov scored for the Red-and-White in the 46th.
RED BULLS IN TOWN: Chivas USA will play their third home game, against the New York Red Bulls (0-0-3), on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. As Chivas USA will be celebrating 'El Día del Niño' (Children's Day), the first 10,000 children to arrive at the stadium will receive a special gift courtesy of Disneyland Resort.
MEXICO VS. VENEZUELA MAY 5 AT THE ROSE BOWL: Mexico will face Venezuela in their last game in the United States before heading off to Europe to play in the World Cup. Mexico will bring their full roster of stars including Chivas USA defender Claudio Suárez. And in a special offer, fans who purchase a ticket for Mexico-Venezuela via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 can get a $10 ticket for Chivas USA vs. New York Red Bulls (April 29) or Chivas USA vs. Chicago Fire (May 27) at The Home Depot Center.
MCDONALD'S FAN PACK: Chivas USA and McDonald's have partnered up to offer the McDonald's Fan Pack for select games during the 2006 season, including the next game against the New York Red Bulls. For only $49 fans will get a chance to experience great soccer excitement along with great meals from McDonalds's. The package will include: 4 Chivas USA tickets, 2 Extra Value Meals and 2 Happy Meals, and can be purchased exclusively by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1. Packages will be available the following dates: April 29 (New York Red Bulls); May 27 (Chicago Fire); June 3 (Colorado Rapids); June 28 (Houston Dynamo); July 15 (Los Angeles Galaxy); September 3 (D.C. United); September 9 (FC Dallas) and October 15 (Real Salt Lake).
NEXT HOME GAME VS. CHICAGO FIRE: Following their match against the New York Red Bulls, Chivas USA will play its next home game against the Chicago Fire on May 27 at The Home Depot Center. Tickets are available via 1-877-CHIVAS-1.
¡FUTBOLITO!: All are invited to MLS Futbolito, the official 4v4 tournament of Major League Soccer! Cash prizes for the premier division and beautiful medals for youth and recreational teams. This tournament is fun, fast and exciting. The next tournament date is May 6, 2006. For more information call (866) 965-7484.
SUÁREZ WITH MEXICAN SQUAD: Claudio Suárez has joined El Tri in Acapulco for intensive workouts preparing the squad for the World Cup in Germany. The training will also give the coaching staff an assessment of which players will make the final 23 man roster. There are currently 26 members on head coach Ricardo Lavolpe's provisional roster.
RAZOV WATCH: Chivas USA forward Ante Razov, the fourth-leading goalscorer in MLS history, added one more goal to his account Saturday to bring his regular-season career total to 87 and thus close in on third place, currently occupied by now-retired forward Roy Lassiter (88). (Jason Kreis and D.C.'s Jaime Moreno, both active players, sit in first and second place, respectively.) Razov's tally was also nominated for Goal of the Week; to vote, please visit www.cdchivasusa.com or MLSnet.com.
GUADALAJARA UPDATE: Club Deportivo Guadalajara, Chivas USA's sister team, tied Caracas 0-0 this past April 12 in the Copa Libertadores tournament leaving the Red-and-White atop of their group with 11 points. Their next game will be against the Peruvian team Cienciano de Cuzco. In the Clausura 2006 tournament, Chivas lost the Guadalajara clásico against Atlas 3-0. Their next league game will be against Tecos next April 23.
CHIVAS USA FUTBOL ACADEMY: The Chivas USA Futbol Academy continues play this week in preparation for this weekend's slate of games in Baldwin Park, with sessions at The Home Depot Center's Field 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday.
'SANGRE CHIVA': Tune in every Thursday to Chivas USA's weekly show, 'Sangre Chiva' on KTNQ 1020 AM from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This week our guest will be the commentator Martin Zúñiga.
WATCH 'SOMOS CHIVAS USA': Tune in this and every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PT to Chivas USA's weekly television program on KAZA Azteca 54, 'Somos Chivas USA'. Hosted by Ramón Díaz and a special weekly ChivaGirl guest host, 'Somos Chivas USA' gives fans an exclusive insider's look at the world of Chivas USA. Don't miss this Saturday, as 'Somos Chivas USA' gives a personal profile on Claudio Suárez' week in training with the Mexican National Team.
CHIVAS USA CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 17-25*
Monday, April 17: [Day off]
Tuesday, April 18: Training, University Field 1, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 19: Scrimmage vs. San Diego State, University Field 1, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 20: Training, University Field 1, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, April 21: Training,University Field 1, 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 22: Scrimmage vs. California, University Field 1, 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 23: [Day off]
Monday, April 24: [Day off]
Tuesday, April 25: Training, 10:00 a.m.
*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.
