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Chivas USA to Compete in Desert Diamond Cup in 2014 Preseason

November 18, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Monday, November 18, 2013) - Chivas USA, in conjunction with Major League Soccer and USL's Premier Development League and host FC Tucson announced that the club will participate in the 2014 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup. The Red-and-White will form part of the six-team competition from Feb. 19 to March 1 as part of their preseason training.

This year's tournament will consist of four days of tripleheaders with the final day culminating with the championship game. The first three match days will be played at the brand new North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex. FC Tucson inaugurated their stadium this past week in an exhibition match against Chivas USA. The finals, set for March 1, will take place at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium.

In addition to Chivas USA and FC Tucson, Western Conference sides the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake will also form part of the MLS preseason tournament. Rounding out the six-team field will be Eastern Conference sides the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution.

A full schedule, including ticket information for all of the MLS preseason games in Tucson can be found at www.FCTucson.com .

2014 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup

(All times local MT)

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 (North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex)

Chivas USA vs. FC Tucson, 1 p.m.

Colorado Rapids vs. Chicago Fire, 3:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 (North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex)

FC Tucson vs. Colorado Rapids, 1 p.m.

Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake, 3:30 p.m.

New England Revolution vs. Chivas USA, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 (North Stadium at Kino Sports Complex)

Chivas USA vs. Chicago Fire, 1 p.m.

New England Revolution vs. Colorado Rapids, 3:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake vs. FC Tucson, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 1, 2014 (Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium)

5th Place vs. 6th Place, 2:30 p.m.

3rd Place vs. 4th Place, 5 p.m.

1st Place vs. 2nd Place, 7:30 p.m.

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