CHIVAS USA STARTS BUSY WEEK ON WEDNESDAY IN SALT LAKE, FINISHES WITH HONDA SUPER CLÁSICO ON SATURDAY:
After earning a second consecutive 2-0 victory this past Saturday against Toronto FC at The Home Depot Center, Chivas USA hits the road for a midweek matchup against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. MT). The match will be broadcast live on FS West and W Radio 690 AM as the Red-and-White make their first trip to Rio Tinto Stadium since the 2008 MLS Cup playoffs. The team then returns to Los Angeles to play an "away" match this Saturday, Aug. 29 in the third and final Honda Super Clásico of the 2009 season. The match is home for the Galaxy, who will handle all ticketing and credentialing for the game. Chivas USA then breaks until its next league game, which takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12:00 noon PT against the New England Revolution at The Home Depot Center. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit
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COMEX, OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF CHIVAS USA, LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP FOR USE OF AEROCOMEX FUTLINE: Comex, Mexico's leading paints and coatings manufacturing and distribution leader, as well as an official sponsor of Chivas USA, has partnered with the Mexican Soccer Association to become its exclusive paints sponsor. The agreement also includes use of an innovative product that will revolutionize Mexican soccer refereeing, the AeroComex® Futline, a vanishing paint spray designed to mark the 10 yard distance between the free kick and the defensive wall. The spray, which is biodegradable and disappears in minutes leaving no residue, works on grass fields, as well as artificial turf, and even concrete. One 80ml can of the spray will allow referees to make 10 one-yard markings on the field.
JESÚS PADILLA AND MAICON SANTOS DEBUT IN CHIVAS USA'S 2-0 WIN: A pair of new acquisitions and two goals from a familiar face gave Chivas USA a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Jesús Padilla and Maicon Santos, both acquired on loan in the week leading up to the match, were in the starting lineup, and midfielder Sacha Kljestan scored his first two goals of the season in the win. Santos even assisted on Kljestan's second goal. Goalkeeper Lance Parker earned his first career MLS shutout as the Red-and-White moved into a tie for third place in the Western Conference with a 10-7-3 (W-L-T) record on the season.
FIVE HOME MATCHES REMAIN FOR CHIVAS USA - GET YOUR TICKET TO ALL THE ACTION WITH THE CHIVAS USA 'STIMULUS PLANS': As the push for the playoffs heats up, the Red-and-White have just five remaining home matches in 2009. Chivas USA is offering fans a special chance to catch some of the top home games of the season with the 'Stimulus Plan' ticket offer. With the purchase of a 'Stimulus Plan,' fans receive tickets to three of the top matches of the year, plus a 'bonus' ticket to the final game of the regular season, Fan Appreciation Night against the Houston Dynamo on Oct. 25. For more information, please visit cdchivasusa.com or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.
GUADALAJARA UPDATE: CHIVAS FALLS IN CANCUN AGAINST ATLANTE FC: Chivas de Guadalajara fell to Atlante this weekend by a 3-1 score in Mexican First Division action this past Saturday, with the only goal for Guadalajara from Javier 'El Chicharito' Hernandez. The defeat leaves Guadalajara with one win and three losses so far this season, with the team returning home this Saturday to host Pachuca. More information on Chivas de Guadalajara can be found at the club's official website, www.chivascampeon.com.
TUNE IN THIS THURSDAY TO 'PASIÓN CHIVAS USA' ON W RADIO 690 AM: Fans can tune in to '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 break down Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake, and preview Saturday's third and final Honda Super Clásico of the 2009 season. 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.
DON'T MISS 'SOMOS CHIVAS USA' THIS SATURDAY AT 1:30 P.M. ON KAZA AZTECA 54: 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 at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, complete with special features and commentaries on Chivas USA. Tune in this Saturday for your 'Somos Chivas USA!'
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 THE NEW-LOOK '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.
