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Soccer meets law enforcement in second annual Chivas Regal Heroes Cup

August 23, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, August 23, 2007) - Chivas USA sponsor Chivas Regal will present the 2007 Chivas Regal Heroes Cup from Aug. 23-25 at the Bell Gardens Sports Center in the city of Bell Gardens, California, and on Aug. 26 at The Home Depot Center. The four-day soccer tournament, hosted by Chivas USA, will showcase twelve law enforcement teams from New York City to San Diego, with the winning team being recognized at halftime of the Chivas USA vs. Real Salt Lake game on Sunday Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center.

The event marks the second year of the tournament, created by Chivas USA to continue their commitment to forging meaningful relationships with the community and with local and national law enforcement agencies. The Heroes Cup tournament represents Chivas USA's partnership with law enforcement in recognition of their dedication to our communities and their achievements on the soccer field. This is the first year in which Chivas Regal will sponsor the event.

"We would like to thank Chivas Regal for supporting this second edition of the Heroes Cup. We would also like to thank each and every player on the field who is representing their distinguished department. We hope tournaments like this can help our communities build relationships with the people who are serving and protecting them", said Chivas USA President and Co-Owner Antonio Cué.

Chivas Regal Heroes Cup 2007

Schedule of Matches:

Thursday, Aug. 23 (Pool Play: 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. PT)

Bell Gardens Sports Center - Fields 1 & 2

8000 Park Lane

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Friday, Aug. 24 (Pool Play: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT)

Bell Gardens Sports Center - Fields 1 & 2

8000 Park Lane

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Saturday, Aug. 25 (Pool Play: 2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. PT)

Bell Gardens Sports Center - Fields 1 & 2

8000 Park Lane

Bell Gardens, CA 90201

Sunday, Aug. 26 (Semifinals & Finals)

The Home Depot Center - Field 5

18400 Avalon Boulevard

Carson, CA 90746

1:00 p.m. Third Place Match

2:30 p.m. Championship Match

6:00 p.m. Chivas USA vs. Real Salt Lake (Champions' Presentation at Halftime)

Participating Teams:

Pool A

Los Angeles County Fire Department

New York City Police Department

Salinas CA Corrections Department ('CDC United')

Los Angeles School Police Department

Long Beach Police Department

Pool B

Los Angeles Police Department

Montclair CA Police Department ('So Cal United')

San Diego Fire Department

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

TBD



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