Should Cuauhtémoc Blanco be on the Mexican National Team?

May 21, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, March 21, 2009) - Should Cuauhtémoc Blanco be part of the Mexican National Team? Chivas USA's weekly Spanish-language radio show, 'Pasión Chivas USA', will survey Southern California soccer fans on the Chicago Fire player's recent call-up to El Tricolor in a special edition this evening of the drive-time radio program from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT on W Radio 690 AM, as well as online via cdchivasusa.com and wradio690.com.

In addition, this week's special guest will be Mario Lillingston, brother of Chivas USA's Mexican forward Eduardo Lillingston. Mario, who is a fan of Chivas' Mexican archrival Club América, will be discussing, his admiration for Cuauhtémoc Blanco, his support for his brother Eduardo and his life as the only América supporter in the Chivas-loving Lillingston family.

In addition, listeners will have the chance to express their opinions on the topics of the day, and to win tickets for Chivas USA's game against Blanco and the Chicago Fire next Thursday, May 28 at The Home Depot Center, as well as hear reactions from Chivas USA players and coaches on the MLS-leading team's next two games, May 23 at Kansas City and May 28 vs. Chicago.

Hosted by renowned sports commentators Hipólito Gamboa and Rigoberto Cervantez, 'Pasión Chivas USA' covers all aspects of the Major League Soccer club, from match commentary, to recent team news, to player and fan interviews. W Radio 690 AM, the official Spanish-language radio home of Chivas USA and Chivas de Guadalajara, features the most powerful signal in Southern California, ranging from Tijuana to the San Joaquin Valley and from the Pacific Ocean to Death Valley.

Chivas USA visits the Kansas City Wizards this Saturday, May 23, at 5:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. CT) in a match that will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports in Español. The following week, the Red-and-White return home for one of the most anticipated matches of the year: a battle against Cuauhtémoc Blanco and the Chicago Fire on Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center, in a game that will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. For more information, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.



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