Chivas USA Update

Published on February 19, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CHIVAS USA SINGLE-GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Chivas USA has announced that single-game tickets for Chivas USA's 2009 Major League Soccer campaign are now on sale. For as low as $15 per game, soccer fans can support the Red-and-White at the world-class The Home Depot Center, as Chivas USA looks to qualify for the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. All of Chivas USA's 15 home games are now on sale by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or by visiting cdchivasusa.com. Chivas USA is also offering an unbeatable All-Star Pack, a five-game ticket package starting at just $50 that includes the best Major League Soccer matches in Los Angeles during the 2009 MLS season. The All-Star Pack allows fans to see the Honda Super Clásico against intra-city rivals LA Galaxy (July 11) as well as Chivas USA's games against the Chicago Fire (May 28) and the expansion Seattle Sounders FC (April 18). Fans also get Opening Day versus the Colorado Rapids (March 21) and Closing Day against the Houston Dynamo (Oct. 25).

CHIVAS USA PLAYERS AND COACHES AT THE CAL SOUTH SOCCER NATION EXPO THIS WEEKEND: Cal South's annual Soccer Nation Expo will take place this weekend, Feb. 21-22, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Featuring player appearances, coaching clinics, equipment displays and much more, the event brings together soccer players, coaches, and families, and admission to the event is free. Chivas USA players including Jonathan Bornstein, Jorge Flores, Zach Thornton, Jim Curtin, Shavar Thomas, Justin Braun, and Atiba Harris will be on hand to sign autographs, as will Head Coach Preki and Assistant Coach Carlos Llamosa. The ChivaPatrol will also be on hand with raffles, gifts, and prizes for fans visiting the Chivas USA booth. For more information on the event, visit http://www.soccernationexpo.com/ or call Chivas USA at 1-877-CHIVAS-1.

2009 CHIVAGIRLS SQUAD ANNOUNCED TODAY ON CDCHIVASUSA.COM: After a successful tryout last Sunday at The Home Depot Center, the 2009 ChivaGirls squad was named today on cdchivasusa.com. Follow the link to find out who made the team, and check back tomorrow for more information on the squad! A recap of Sunday's tryouts, along with a video from the event, can be found on Chivas USA's official blog, Dentro del Rebaño ('Inside the Flock').

CHIVAS USA CLOSES TRAINING STINT IN GUADALAJARA AND RETURNS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Chivas USA finished its 10-day preseason camp in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on Tuesday and returned to Southern California, training at The Home Depot Center on Thursday. The team has a pair of scrimmages this Saturday in Carson, first facing Hammarby IF of Sweden at 11:00 a.m., followed by UCLA at 1:00 p.m. The club's training camp took place at the Multigol complex adjacent to the Verde Valle complex that is home to Mexican partner club Chivas de Guadalajara, and was Chivas USA's first preseason trip to Mexico since 2005, the club's inaugural year.

RED-AND-WHITE RIDE LAHOUD GOAL TO 1-0 WIN OVER IRAPUATO: Chivas USA spent its final day in Guadalajara in style, defeating Irapuato of the Mexican Primera 'A' Division by a 1-0 score on Tuesday morning. The Red-and-White's top draft pick from the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, Mike Lahoud, scored the game's only goal, and Zach Thornton kept a clean sheet for the win. A schedule of the team's events for the next 10 days can be found below, and the following is the team's preseason match schedule:

CHIVAS USA 2009 :: SCHEDULE OF PRESEASON GAMES*

DAY DATE EVENT RESULT/TIME*

Sun Feb 8 vs. Shandong Luneng Taishan (China) W, 5-1 (Marsch, o.g., Tussi, Talley, Christensen)

Thu Feb 12 vs. Tapatío @ Guadalajara L, 3-1 (Marsch)

Tue Feb 17 vs. Irapuato @ Guadalajara W, 1-0 (Lahoud)

Sat Feb 21 vs. UCLA 10:00 a.m.

Sat Feb 21 vs. Hammarby (Sweden) 12:00 noon

Sun Mar 1 vs. Ventura Fusion @ Santa Clarita 5:00 p.m.

Wed Mar 4 vs. San Jose Earthquakes TBA

SAT MAR 21 vs. COLORADO RAPIDS (OPENING DAY) 7:30 p.m.

* Subject to change. Unless otherwise indicated, all times Pacific and all games at The Home Depot Center. For the latest information, please contact Chivas USA Communications.

CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA UPDATE: Chivas de Guadalajara is coming off a pair of tough results in the 2009 Clausura season, losing 2-1 in two consecutive games; first at Santos on Sunday, then at home to Toluca on Wednesday. Javier Hernández scored for Chivas against Santos, and Ramón Morales notched his second goal of the season against Toluca, and the two losses drop Guadalajara to second place in Group 2 with a 2-2-2 record (8 points), one point behind Tecos. Next up for Chivas is a visit Morelia on Saturday as the club looks to regain first place in its group.

CHIVAS USA 2009 SEASON SEATS NOW ON SALE: Chivas USA's 18-game Season Seat Package, starting at just $180, is on sale now via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 and cdchivasusa.com. The package includes a seat at each of the team's 15 MLS home matches, as well as three bonus games to be announced. Season Seat holders also have the right to exchange unused tickets, plus a host of other benefits. For more information, or to purchase your Season Seat today, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

VISIT 'DENTRO DEL REBAÑO', CHIVAS USA'S OFFICIAL BLOG: Chivas USA's official blog, 'Dentro del Rebaño' (or 'Inside the Flock') will contain updated content on the team throughout the preseason. Check out chivas-usa.blogspot.com today for the latest information on Chivas USA!

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