Chivas USA Weekly Update

Published on August 18, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CHIVAS USA RETURNS TO THE HOME DEPOT CENTER TO TAKE ON TORONTO FC THIS SATURDAY: Chivas USA will play its first home game in more than a month this Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. PT against Toronto FC at The Home Depot Center. The Red-and-White enter the match on the heels of a 2-0 victory at the New York Red Bulls last Saturday, the last of three straight road games for the club. Chivas USA now sits tied for fourth place in the Western Conference with 30 points and a record of 9-7-3 (W-L-T), but is just two points out of second place and has played two fewer games than most of its divisional rivals. Toronto comes into the game with a record of 8-7-6, also with 30 points, and is in third place in the East. A special "Kids Pack" is available for Saturday's game; for each adult ticket purchased, one child (16 and under) gets in for free (8 ticket maximum). Deals start at just $15; for more information, call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

FORWARD JESÚS PADILLA PRESENTED TO MEDIA AT TUESDAY PRESS CONFERENCE: Chivas USA forward Jesús Padilla, acquired on Monday from Chivas de Guadalajara, was presented to media at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at The Home Depot Center. The 22-year-old Padilla, who was born in San Jose, Calif. but has been with Guadalajara since 2001, was introduced by Chivas USA President and CEO Shawn Hunter and Head Coach Preki. "I'm very excited to be here," said Padilla. "I want to thank Preki for giving me the opportunity to be in the squad. I'm ready to step up to the plate." Photos, audio and video from the press conference is available at Dentro del Rebaño, the official blog of Chivas USA, at dentrodelrebano.com, as well as at cdchivsausa.com.

ZACH THORNTON CONTINUES STRONG IN 2009, EARNING EIGHTH SHUTOUT: Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton returned from a hamstring injury in time to earn his eighth shutout of the season in last Saturday's 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls, and lowered his league-best goals against average to just 0.83. His shutout mark is second in MLS behind Houston's Pat Onstad, and Thornton has also tied for second (with San Jose's Joe Cannon) on the all-time MLS shutout list, with 66. The Comeback of the Year candidate also earned his sixth MLS All-Star nomination last month, his first such honor since 2003.

CHIVAS USA ACQUIRES COLOMBIAN DEFENDER YAMITH CUESTA AS PART OF SEVERAL ROSTER MOVES: Chivas USA acquired defender Yamith Cuesta, a member of the Colombian Under-20 National Team, on loan from Colombian side Expreso Rojo, in a move that was announced on Friday. Cuesta, 20, made his debut in the Colombian First Division with Bogotá club Santa Fé in 2007, playing 24 matches for the club and scoring two goals, and has since been with Expreso Rojo in the second division. In other roster moves, defender Jim Curtin and forward Ante Razov were added to the Disabled List. Curtin is expected to miss 4-6 months with surgery due to a peroneus brevis tear in his left ankle, while Razov is on the DL due to right ankle tendonitis.

SIX HOME MATCHES REMAIN FOR CHIVAS USA - GET YOUR TICKET TO ALL THE ACTION WITH THE CHIVAS USA 'STIMULUS PLANS': With more than half of Chivas USA's league schedule played, the Red-and-White have just six remaining home matches in 2009. The first of these six comes on this Saturday, against the Toronto FC, and starting with that match, Chivas USA is offering fans a special chance to catch some of the top home games of the season with a pair of 'Stimulus Plan' ticket offers. 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. The 'Red' plan includes matches vs. New England (Sept. 13), Kansas City (Oct. 10), and San Jose (Oct. 17), and the 'White' plan consists of games against Toronto FC (Aug. 22), New York (Sept. 26), and San Jose (Oct. 17). For more information, please visit cdchivasusa.com or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.

GUADALAJARA UPDATE: CHIVAS EARNS FIRST WIN AGAINST QUERÉTARO: Chivas de Guadalajara took a 2-0 victory over Querétaro in Mexican First Division action this past Saturday, receiving goals from Javier 'El Chicharito' Hernandez in the 15th and 37th minutes. The win was the first of the Apertura 2009 season for Chivas, who had started with a pair of losses. Next up, Chivas will visit Atlante this Saturday. 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 August 22 against Toronto FC. 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 FOLLOWING THE MATCH 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 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, following the match vs. Toronto FC, 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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