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Chivas USA faces New England Revolution this Sunday

September 8, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CHIVAS USA HOSTS NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION IN CRUCIAL MATCH THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 13: Chivas USA, looking for a spot in the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, continues its quest for the postseason when it hosts the New England Revolution this Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12:00 noon PT. The Red-and-White currently hold a 10-9-3 record, good for 33 points, and are tied for fifth place in the Western Conference with Real Salt Lake. The game against the Revolution, who also have 33 points (9-7-6), holds playoff implications for both teams and will be a rematch of the July 19 match, which the Revolution won at home by a score of 2-0. A special "Family Pack" is available for the game, which gives fans four tickets, four hats, and four hotdogs starting at just $58. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

CHIVAS USA AND CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA IN THE SEPT. 23 'CHIVACLÁSICO' AT THE ROSE BOWL: Chivas USA and Chivas de Guadalajara will face off for the first time ever in the United States on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. PT at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. The 'ChivaClásico' is part of Guadalajara's 2009 U.S. tour, and tickets for the Sept. 23 game are now on sale, with advance prices starting at $20 for General Admission, $30 for Reserved, and $40 for Preferred. Ticket prices go up by $5 on the day of the game, so purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged. For more information, or to buy tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, visit cdchivasusa.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

CHIVAS USA PRESENTS SEVENTH ANNUAL 'HEROES CUP' SOCCER TOURNAMENT THIS WEEK: This week, Chivas USA will present the seventh annual 'Heroes Cup,' a soccer tournament featuring law enforcement and fire department teams from across California. Matches will be played Wednesday through Friday at the Veterans' Park Soccer Complex in Pomona, and the championship and third place matches will take place on Sunday prior to Chivas USA's match against the New England Revolution. Teams participating this year include: Orange County Fire Department, L.A. County Sheriffs Department, So Cal United, L.A. City Police Department, L.A. Airport Police Department, L.A. City Fire Department, L.A. County Fire Department, Ventura County Police Department, and the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department.

BORNSTEIN AND U.S. GET PAST EL SALVADOR, TAKE ON TRINIDAD & TOBAGO ON WEDNESDAY: Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein, a three-time MLS All-Star and United States National Team regular, played the full 90 minutes in the United States' 2-1 win over El Salvador in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Sept. 5 in Sandy, Utah. Bornstein is currently with the team in Port of Spain as the U.S. prepares for another World Cup Qualifier, this one against Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 4:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. ET) on ESPN Classic and TeleFutura. The U.S. currently sits in second place in the final round hexagonal, collecting 13 points and a 4-2-1 (W-L-T) record with three games left. Honduras also has 13 points, but leads the U.S. in goal differential. The top three teams automatically advance to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, while the fourth place team will participate in a two-leg playoff against the fifth place team from South America.

JORGE FLORES ON UNITED STATES ROSTER FOR UPCOMING FIFA UNDER-20 WORLD CUP: Chivas USA midfielder Jorge Flores has been named to the United States Under-20 National Team's 21-player roster for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt by head coach Thomas Rongen. Flores will join the team after Chivas USA's home match against the New England Revolution on Sunday, Sept. 13 at The Home Depot Center. The U.S. team will depart for Larnaca, Cyprus, on Sept. 14 and play a final tune-up against Australia before traveling to Suez, Egypt, on Sept. 21. The U.S. opens against Germany on Sept. 26 at 7:00 a.m. PT, then faces Cameroon on Sept. 29 at 9:45 a.m. PT and closes group play against South Korea on Oct. 2 at 9:45 a.m. PT. All three of the USA's group matches will be played at the brand new Mubarak Stadium in Suez, and will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks, as well as Galavision.

FIVE HOME MATCHES REMAIN FOR CHIVAS USA - GET YOUR TICKET TO ALL THE ACTION WITH THE CHIVAS USA 'STIMULUS PLAN': 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 de Guadalajara earned a 2-2 draw with Puebla on Sunday, Sept. 6, bringing the team's record to 1-3-2 in the Apertura 2009 season. Chivas was able to salvage a point when Mario de Luna Saucedo scored his first Mexican First Division goal in the 90th minute for Chivas. 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 discuss the road ahead for the Red-and-White as the team prepares for its next game, on Sept. 13 against the New England Revolution. 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. PT 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, Sept. 12, 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.



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