Chivas USA sigue soñando!, Chivas wins third straight!

Chivas USA logró su tercera victoria al hilo y Jorge Flores volvió anotar por tercera ocasión consecutiva para que los Rojiblancos vencieran la noche del sábado por 2-0 al Crew de Columbus en el Home Depot Center de Carson.

At The Home Depot Center, Chivas USA captured its third straight win by defeating the Columbus Crew 2-0 on first-half goals by Jorge Flores (20’) and Jesse Marsch (21’). The match marked the third straight in which the 34-year-old Marsch (31 career MLS goals) and 18-year-old Flores (3 career MLS goals) have scored for Chivas USA.




Al minuto 20, Flores conectó con su pierna izquierda un centro áereo por la derecha para adelantar al conjunto local, mientras que Justin Braun realizó una gran jugada por la derecha un minuto después y centró para Jesse Marsch, quien remató para el segundo tanto de Chivas USA.

Columbus played the final 68 minutes a man down after Danny O’Rourke’s red-card foul on Atiba Harris, who required five stitches in the locker room at halftime.

The match was Chivas USA’s first three-game winning streak since August 2007, the year in which the team finished atop the Western Conference.

"I thought we fully deserved to win tonight. From the get-go I thought we were sharp; we executed the way we wanted to play. We were winning every second ball, I thought we were dominating the play, we created a couple of good opportunities and it was just a matter of time when we were going to break them down," Preki said after the game.

"[Estoy] muy contento porque tuvimos la revancha contra el Columbus. Estamos en primer lugar y eso nos pone en una buena posición en la tabla. Aproveché unas oportunidades que se me dio. Ya están regresando los jugadores y echándole ganas," dijo Flores sobre su gol.

El Crew se quedó con diez hombres al minuto 22 después que el defensa Danny O'Rourke cometió una falta sobre Atiba Harris.

Chivas USA enfrenta el próximo jueves, 5 de junio, a los RedBulls en Nueva York, a partir de las 4:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico.

Chivas USA makes its 2008 debut on ESPN2 this Thursday, June 5 when it faces the New York Red Bulls at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Red-and-White’s next home game is two weeks from today, Saturday, June 14 at The Home Depot Center, when it faces Expansion Class of ’05 rival Real Salt Lake.

Photo: Juan Miranda/CD ChivasUSA

Chivas USA's Brad Guzan named to U.S. squad for Spain friendly

Chivas USA Original Brad Guzan has been named to the United States National Team's initial roster for the squad’s upcoming match against Spain, to be played at the Estadio El Sardinero in Santander on June 4. U.S. head coach Bob Bradley, who coached at Chivas USA in 2006, has included Guzan on the roster for the second consecutive match.

Guzan, who recently played in the U.S.’s friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London, is currently with Chivas USA and is expected to start on Saturday against the Columbus Crew. Seventeen European-based players in the U.S. squad are already in Santander, while decisions on travel for the MLS-based players will be made after this weekend’s matches.

The United States’ match, which starts at 1:00 p.m. PT, will be broadcast on tape-delay on ESPN2 at 2:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, June 4. It is Spain’s final tune-up before starting European Championship play on June 10, while the match is the second of three friendlies for the U.S. before the team begins World Cup qualifying on Sunday, June 15 at The Home Depot Center against Barbados.

Guzan made the most recent of his six appearances for the U.S. National Team playing the second half of a 2-0 loss against England in London on May 28.

Chivas USA looks to avenge loss to Columbus this Saturday, En busca de venganza este sábado ante Columbus

With consecutive wins against D.C. United and the Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA returns home to host the Columbus Crew this Saturday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

The Red-and-White are hoping to reverse a 4-3 loss in Columbus on April 12, 2008, and will meet a team tied for the Eastern Conference lead with a 6-2-1 record (W-L-T) and 19 points. The Crew have been powered by Argentine playmaker Guillermo Barros Schelotto (5 assists) and young American striker Robbie Rogers (5 goals).

Fans in attendance at the match will receive a free 2008 ChivaGirls poster; for information on the match, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit http://www.cdchivasusa.com/.

You can watch the game preview on our YouTube Channel here:







Chivas USA será anfitrión del Crew de Columbus este sábado, 31 de mayo, a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacíficio en El Home Depot Center de Carson, California, y estará buscando revancha de la derrota sufrida por 4-3 el pasado 12 de abril en Columbus.

Una semana después de su primer triunfo como visitante en la presente temporada, Chivas USA se sitúa en la cuarta posición de la Conferencia Oeste con un récord de 3-4-2 (victorias-derrotas-empates) y una racha de dos victorias seguidas. Columbus está actualmente situado con Chicago en el primer lugar de la Conferencia Este con un récord de 6-2-1 (victorias-derrotas-empates), gracias a la figura de Guillermo Barros Schelotto (5 asistencias) y del joven goleador Robbie Rogers (5 goles).

Todos los aficionados que asistan al estadio recibirán un poster gratis de las ChivaGirls. Para información sobre el encuentro o para comprar boletos, puede llamar al 1-877-CHIVAS-1 ó visite http://www.cdchivasusa.com.

Usted puede ver la previa del partido en nuestro Canal de YouTube:

El maestro opina sobre Guzan

El Entrenador de Porteros uruguayo Leo Percovich expresó su felicidad al ver a Brad Guzan, arquero titular de Chivas USA y seleccionado estadounidense, durante el encuentro entre Estados Unidos e Inglaterra (2-0 a favor de los ingleses), disputado el miércoles pasado en Wembley Stadium en Londres.

El jugador de Chivas USA obtuvo su sexta participación con la selección de Estados Unidos tras entrar de cambio por Tim Howard. Guzan tuvo varias intervenciones, aunque permitió un tanto de Inglaterra al minuto 59. El originario de Home Glen, Ill. firmó en el primer año de existencia de Chivas USA en 2005 y ha estado con el equipo desde ese entonces. Fue nombrado Portero del Año 2007 de la MLS.

"Tuvo varias atajadas, las resolvió con mucha solvencia, estuvo firme. No era un partido fácil pero me gustó mucho. Me quedé contento por él, porque se merecía una oportunidad... había sufrido mucho por no seguir en la Premier League, mostró que está capacitado para jugar con la selección", expresó Percovich.

Sobre el gol que Guzan permitió, Percovich señaló:

"Lo tenía mano a mano, pudo haber aguantado un poquito más, pero también hay que ver las condiciones. Fue un mano a mano inesperado, la defensa lo dejó mal parado", agregó.

Se espera que Guzan regrese al entrenamiento del viernes, un día antes de que Chivas USA enfrente al Crew de Columbus en El Home Depot Center de Carson a partir de las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico. Todos los aficionados que asistan al estadio recibirán un poster gratis de las ChivaGirls. Para información sobre el encuentro o para comprar boletos, puede llamar al 1-877-CHIVAS-1 ó visite http://www.cdchivasusa.com/.

Cabezazo de Flores es nominado al Gol de la Semana, Flores header nominated for Goal of The Week

Tras el tanto conseguido ante el Rapids de Colorado el sábado pasado, Jorge Flores lleva dos goles en la Major League Soccer y dos nominaciones para el Gol de la Semana. El espectacular cabezazo engañó al portero Bouna Coundoul y le garantizó a Chivas USA la victoria de 2-1 en Colorado. Usted puede volver a revivir los Goles de la Semana aquí:

The 2007 Sueño MLS winner scored his second goal in as many weeks when Carey Talley's free sailed well into Colorado's box and met Jorge Flores' head. The ball skidded past keeper Bouna Coundoul and awarded Flores with a Sierra Mist Goal of the Week nomination. View all five nominees below; Jorge's is the fifth goal of the five.



To vote for Jorge's goal, follow the link to "Sierra Mist Goal of the Week."
También puede votar por el gol de Flores aquí.

Chivas USA earns first road win with 2-1 victory over Colorado

On a cool Saturday night in Commerce City, Chivas USA took its first road win of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Co. The team improved it’s record to 3-4-2 (W-L-T) on the season, and 1-2-2 on the road.

Midfielder Jorge Flores headed home game-winner in the 79th minute off a Carey Talley free kick. It was the second goal of the 2007 Sueño MLS winner’s career, in just his third ever match and first game as a starter. It was also Flores’ second goal in as many games, after he scored in the 82nd minute against D.C. United on May 17.

MLS Original Jesse Marsch, serving as the team’s captain in the match, notched his third goal of the season just before the end of the first half. He received a pass from Justin Braun, who notched the first assist of his career on the play.

Chivas USA took a 2-0 lead after Flores’ goal, but kept the lead for less than a minute before Tom McManus fired home a shot from distance to bring the game to 2-1. Brad Guzan made seven saves on the night, and the goalkeeper and backline held firm for the victory.

Defender Carey Talley made his first appearance for Chivas USA, starting the match at right back and playing the full 90 minutes, assisting on the game-winning goal.

Chivas USA head coach Preki, on the match: “I thought the overall performance of the whole team was pretty good; we knew what we wanted to get here and we got it. We’ve got good momentum right now and hopefully next week against Columbus we can get another three points.”

The Red-and-White's next home game is on Saturday, May 31 at The Home Depot Center, when it looks to avenge an early-season loss vs. the Columbus Crew.

En la montaña ante Colorado, Chivas USA visits Colorado

Tras vencer al D.C. United el sábado pasado, Chivas USA ahora visita a los Rapids de Colorado este próximo sábado, 24 de mayo, a las 7:30 p.m. Hora de la Montaña (6:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico).

El partido será televisado en vivo por FSN Prime Ticket y también será transmitido por W Radio 690 AM. Los comentarios previos arrancan media hora antes del partido en ambas transmisiones.

Los Rapids son los actuales líderes de la Conferencia Oeste con 12 unidades y un récord de 4-4-0 (victorias-derrotas-empates), mientras que Chivas USA se sitúa cuatro puntos por debajo de sus próximos rivales y un récord de 2-4-2 en lo que va de la temporada.

Vea la previa del partido en nuestra página de YouTube.



Después de enfrentar a Colorado, Chivas USA regresará a casa para enfrentar a otro líder, el Crew de Columbus, equipó que lidera el Este y que venció a Chivas USA por 4-3. Para más información sobre el encuentro o para comprar boletos, puede llamar al 1-877-CHIVAS-1 ó visitar www.cdchivasusa.com

After coming up with a big win last Saturday night against D.C. United, Chivas USA looks to maintain its good form when the Red-and-White hit the road for a match against the Colorado Rapids this Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. MT (6:30 p.m. PT).

The match will be broadcast live on FSN Prime Ticket and W Radio 690 AM, with pregame shows on TV and radio beginning at 6:00 p.m. PT. The Rapids are currently leading the Western Conference with 12 points and a 4-4-0 record (W-L-T), while Chivas USA sits four points off the pace with a 2-4-2 record so far this season.

Watch the preview of the match on our YouTube Channel.




A week after facing Colorado, Chivas USA returns home for a rematch against another division leader, the Columbus Crew, who beat Chivas USA 4-3 earlier this season and currently sit atop the Eastern Conference. For information on the match, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit www.cdchivasusa.com.

Chivas USA's second Practice in the Community video!

Here's a recap of the second Practice in the Community event, held last Sunday at the Bell Gardens Sports Center - enjoy!

Chivas USA soccer fans!

The team started practice early today so that everyone could be done before the start of today's Champions League Final between Manchester United and Chelsea. The guys (about 20 or so) then gathered in the players' lounge to take in the match.

Brad Guzan to join USMNT squad for England friendly

Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan has been called into the United States Men’s National Team’s 22-man squad by head coach Bob Bradley for the USA’s match against England next Wednesday, May 28. Guzan will depart for the game, which takes place at London’s Wembley Stadium, after Chivas USA faces the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, May 24.

Guzan, shown here before Saturday night's match against D.C., has made five appearances for the U.S. National Team, most recently earning a shutout in a 2-0 win over Sweden on January 19, 2008, at The Home Depot Center. The Homer Glen, Ill., native is a Chivas USA Original, having been with the club for all four years of its existence, and was named 2007 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.

Chivas USA visita Bell Gardens, Chivas USA visits Bell Gardens

Cientos de aficionados se reunieron en el Centro Deportivo de Bell Gardens el domingo, 18 de mayo para ser parte del segundo "Entrenamiento en la Comunidad", presentado por el Departamento de Recreación y Servicios Comunitarios de la Ciudad de Bell Gardens.

Los aficionados reunidos tuvieron la oportunidad de presenciar de cerca un entrenamiento de la escuadra completa de Chivas USA, un día después de haber doblegado 3-1 al D.C. United. Inmediatamente después del la práctica, la afición tuvo la oportunidad de hablar con los jugadores, tomar fotografías y firmar autógrafos.

Chivas USA visita el próximo fin de semana a los Colorado Rapids en Denver el 24 de mayo a las 6:30 p.m. PT. Los rojiblancos luego regresarán a casa para enfrentar al Columbus Crew el 31 de mayo a las 7:30 p.m. PT en El Home Depot Center.


Hundreds of fans came out to the Bell Gardens Sports Complex Sunday morning to be a part of Chivas USA’s second ‘Practice in the Community’, hosted by the City of Bell Gardens Recreation and Community Services Department.

The many fans in attendance were treated to a close-up view of Chivas USA’s full team going through a training session, the morning after the Red-and-White earned a 3-1 victory over D.C. United. Immediately after the practice, supporters got a chance to speak with the players, take photographs, and get autographs from the team.


Chivas USA hits the road next weekend for a match against the Colorado Rapids in Denver on May 24 at 6:30 p.m. PT. The Red-and-White then return home for a match against the Columbus Crew on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center.

Florece Chivas USA! Comeback win for Chivas USA!

En una noche para recordar, Chivas USA doblegó el sábado por 3-1 al D.C. United en El Home Depot Center de Carson. Fue la primera victoria rojiblanca sobre D.C. United en toda la historia y el primer triunfo obtenido al sobreponerse de un marcador parcial adverso en la historia de Chivas USA.

On a historic Saturday night at The Home Depot Center, a depleted Chivas USA side earned a come-from behind win against D.C. United on goals by Jesse Marsch (73’), Sacha Kljestan (76’) and Jorge Flores (82’). The victory was not only Chivas USA’s first-ever against D.C. United in 7 attempts, it was also the first come-from behind win in Chivas’s four-year history.

Jorge Flores, el ganador de Sueño MLS el año pasado, conquistó uno de los tres goles al minuto 82. Jesse Marsch al minuto 73 y Sacha Kljestan tres minutos después concretaron la victoria. Chivas USA tenía cinco juegos sin ganar.

Además del debut de Daniel Paladini como titular, Flores logró el primer tanto de su carrera en la MLS. El argentino Marcello Gallardo había puesto arriba al D.C. al minuto 30.

Sueño MLS 2007 Winner Jorge Flores, who joined the team via an open tryout last year, scored his first career goal (in just his second MLS game) to ice the game in the 82nd minute.

Before Saturday, Chivas USA had never come from behind to win a match; previously the team’s had only come from behind to tie, which it had done on 15 different occasions.

Chivas USA viaja el viernes a Denver para enfrentar al líder de la Conferencia Oeste, el Rapids de Colorado, el sábado, 24 de mayo, en el Dick’s Sporting Goods Park en Commerce City, Colorado.

You can watch the game reaction footage on our Official Chivas USA YouTube Channel:

Usted puede escuchar las reacciones del encuentro en nuestra Canal Oficial de Chivas USA:





On Friday, Chivas USA travels to Denver, before facing the Western Conference-leading Colorado Rapids on Saturday, May 24 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado.

The Red-and-White’s next home game is two weeks from today, Saturday, May 31 at The Home Depot Center, when it looks to avenge an early-season loss vs. the Columbus Crew.

The match was presented by The Disneyland Resort. Free team posters and Mickey Mouse Ears were distributed, and Mickey Mouse made special appearances on the field prior to the game and at halftime.

El encuentro presentado por los Parques de Atracciones de Disneylandia. Se distribuyeron gratuitamente a los aficionados varios posters del equipo, así como las ediciones limitadas de las Orejas de Mickey Mouse. El famoso personaje también tuvo varias presentaciones especiales dentro de la cancha antes del juego y durante el medio tiempo.

El Rebaño regresa a casa el sábado, 31 de mayo, en El Home Depot Center, cuando enfrente en un partido de revancha al Crew de Columbus.

For more information on Chivas USA and team activities, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, or visit http://www.cdchivasusa.com/.

Chivas USA hosts D.C. United!

Chivas USA will face D.C. United this Saturday night, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center in a match presented by The Disneyland Resort. Free team posters and Mickey Mouse Ears will be distributed to fans while supplies last, and Mickey Mouse will make special appearances on the field prior to the game and at halftime.

This is what the players had to say about the game:




En español:




The match will be broadcast live nationally on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports en Español, and the local radio broadcast will be on W Radio 690 AM, with pregame shows starting 30 minutes before the game on FSC and W Radio.

Michael Bradley joins Chivas USA training

Joining Chivas USA for today's training session was midfielder Michael Bradley (bio from Wikipedia), currently of SC Heerenveen in Holland and a regular with the United States National Team. The son of former Chivas USA Head Coach and current head coach of the U.S. National Team, Bob Bradley, Michael went through the practice wearing the number 35 shirt, and can be seen in the photos below:

Bradley, in blue, is coming off a great season in Holland. He had this to say about training with Chivas USA:

"It's nice enough of Preki and Mike Matkovich to let me come out and train. I know a bunch of the guys; Sacha, and Ante, and Jesse, so it's great to be able to come out and keep myself fit."

Bradley, center, walking out to training with Sacha (right) and Jesse Marsch.

Kraig Chiles celebrates!

Today, May 14, is Kraig Chiles' 24th birthday. The rookie out of San Diego State has been in one game so far this season, starting and playing 59 minutes against FC Dallas on April 20.

Here's Chiles after today's practice in the locker room:

How does the midfielder plan on celebrating?

"I’m just going to have some of the guys from the team over to the house to hang out."

De regreso a los entrenamientos

A pesar de tener varias bajas en el equipo, las Chivas USA regresaron a los entrenamientos este martes en una sesión relativamente corta, con trabajo ligero, incluyendo un trabajo relajado de los arqueros.

Dan Kennedy y Brad Guzan trabajaron bajo las ordenes de Leo Perkovich, Entrenador de Porteros de Chivas USA.

El defensa Jonathan Bornstein, descartado para el partido del sábado ante el D.C. United por una lesión de ligamento colateral en la rodilla izquierda, observó de cerca el entrenamiento. Bornstein estará fuera de 6 a 8 semanas.

Entre las notas positivas estuvo el regreso del mediocampista Jorge Flores, quien ayudó de forma significante en los dos triunfos de la Sub-20 de Estados Unidos en amistosos por tierras inglesas. Flores anotó en la victoria de 2-0 sobre las Reservas del Bolton. Posteriormente, Flores obtuvo una asistencia en el primer tanto de la victoria 2-1 sobre las Reservas del Manchester United.

“Fue una bonita experiencia, contra Clubes grandes en la que aprendes demasiado”, expresó Flores a su llegada.

Este fue el tercer campamento del equipo juvenil rumbo al Mundial Sub-20 de 2009 en Egipto. En lo que va del 2008, Flores ha jugado en más juegos y ha acumulado más minutos de juego que cualquier otro jugador de la Sub-20, comandada por Thomas Rongen.

El que trabajó por separado fue la reciente adquisición Carey Talley, quien se recupera de una distención muscular y está en duda para el partido del fin de semana.

Al final de la práctica, el Director Técnico Preki y el Asistente Técnico Mike Matkovich trabajaron por separado con los delanteros Atiba Harris y Justin Braun.

Chivas USA se enfrentará a D.C. United este sábado a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico en el Home Depot Center en un encuentro presentado por los Parques de Atracciones de Disneylandia. Se distribuirá gratuitamente a los aficionados varios posters del equipo, así como las ediciones limitadas de las Orejas de Mickey Mouse. Para más información o para comprar boletos, pueden llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 ó visitar http://www.cdchivasusa.com/.

Chivas USA espera al DC United, Chivas USA gets ready for DC United

On Mothers Day at The Home Depot Center, a Chivas USA team missing three defensive starters fell 2-1 to the New England Revolution.

En el Día de las Madres en El Home Depot Center y con tres ausencias importantes en la defensa, las Chivas USA cayeron por 2-1 ante la Revolución de Nueva Inglaterra

Missing from Chivas USA’s backline were regular starters Claudio Suárez (red card suspension, one-game), Lawson Vaughn (facial fracture, 6 weeks) and Jonathan Bornstein (LCL sprain, 6-8 weeks).


En la defensa no estuvieron Claudio Suárez (expulsado ante Houston) y los lesionados Lawson Vaughn (fractura facial) y Jonathan Bornstein (lesión de ligamentos).

Admission was free for all Moms, who received a complimentary flower and a ‘#1 Mom’ Appreciation Certificate.

A ‘Parade of Moms’ took place on the field, and ‘Dream Moms’ and ‘High-Five Moms’ accompanied the 22 players onto the pitch.

Todas las mamás entraron gratis y recibieron una flor a la entrada, así como un Certificado de Agradecimiento.

También, hubo un ‘Desfile de Mamás’, así como algunas mamás que acompañaron a los 22 jugadores en la presentación oficial.


After a day off Monday, Chivas USA will train Tuesday through Friday on Field 6 ahead of Saturday’s game vs. D.C. United at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center.


El equipo ya se prepara para el enfrentamiento del próximo sábado ante el D.C. United a las 7:30 p.m. en el Home Depot Center.

Following Saturday’s D.C. United game, Chivas USA will hold its second ‘Practice in the Community’ of 2008 on Sunday, May 18 at 9:00 a.m. PT at The Bell Gardens Sports Center For more information on Chivas USA and team activities, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, visit http://www.cdchivasusa.com/ or contact Chivas USA Communications.

Después del juego del sábado ante el D.C. United, Chivas USA sostendrá su segundo ‘Entrenamiento en la Comunidad’ el domingo, 18 de mayo, a las 9 a.m. Hora del Pacífico en el Centro Deportivo de Bell Gardens. Para más información puede llamar al 1-877-CHIVAS-1 ó visitar www.cdchivasusa.com.


On Sunday, first-year defender Eric Ebert (Irvine, Calif.) and second-year defender Bobby Burling (LMU) made their first career MLS starts, Ebert playing 60 minutes at left back, and Burling playing 90 at right back.

Los novatos Eric Ebert y Bobby Burling debutaron como titulares en la MLS. El delantero juvenil Justin Braun anotó su primer tanto en la MLS y Daniel Paladini hizo su debut en la liga al minuto 68 al reemplazar a Jesse Marsch.




Rookie Justin Braun (Salt Lake City, Utah), who last year was playing for Utah amateur side Olympique Montreux, scored his first professional goal in just his third career MLS start (all in 2008). Midfielder Daniel Paladini also debuted in MLS at the 68th minute, when he replaced Jesse Marsch.

Chivas USA Head Coach Preki, among other players, discussed the result after the game. You can check their game reactions below. For more Chivas USA related videos you can visit our Official Chivas USA YouTube channel here.

Video Preview/Previa - New England @ Chivas USA

Here's our video preview of tomorrow's match - check it out! (La version en español esta abajo)


Y la previa en español:

Video from Disneyland and Chivas USA Team Photo Day!

Check out this video from the Chivas USA Team Photo day at Disneyland's California Adventure. You'll love the photos of the players from the roller coaster, 'California Screamin' - this is a true look inside the Chivas USA team!

Chivas USA at Disneyland's California Adventure - Photos!

The team spent part of Monday at Disneyland's California Adventure taking the 2008 official team photo. Here are some of the photos you might not have already seen - click on any picture to see a larger version. Enjoy!




The players putting on the gloves in preparation for the photo. Kraig Chiles is the player in the front left.






The players and coaching staff get organized for the picture, under the watchful eye of the photographers and other staff.

Midfielder Keith Savage gives an interview during the media access portion of the event.

Jesse Marsch waits for somebody to pass him a ball as the players juggle for the cameras.

Some of the team's stars pose with Goofy, Mickey, and Donald. The Chivas USA players, from left to right: Jesse Marsch, Claudio Suárez, Brad Guzan, Ante Razov, and Francisco Mendoza.

Maykel Galindo, Francisco Mendoza, and Claudio Suárez gather for a picture.

Alecko Eskandarian, Jonathan Bornstein, and Gerson Mayen get together for a photo.

Jesse Marsch's family came out for the event - he is here with his wife, Kim, daughter Emerson, and sons Maddux and Lennon.

The team also got a ride on a roller-coaster during the trip to the park. Brad Guzan and Jesse Marsch are in the front row, with Sacha Kljestan and Maykel Galindo just behind. Goalkeeper Coach Leo Percovich and Sam Kennedy are in the third row.

The team finished with a meal before heading back to The Home Depot Center.

Another pair of photos, taken for the Associated Press, can be found here. A recap on the event can be found at the Chivas USA website, or by following this link. All in all, a successful day!

Chivas USA takes its official team photo

Chivas USA’s full team and coaching staff, along with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, were on hand this morning at Disney’s California Adventure to take the 2008 Chivas USA official team photograph. All of Chivas USA's player roster and technical staff took part in the photo, with players wearing the new Chivas USA uniform. Enjoy!

Photo by Juan Miranda/Chivas USA

Chivas USA se toma la foto oficial del equipo

El equipo completo y cuerpo técnico de Chivas USA, Mickey, El Pato Donald y Tribilín, se tomaron esta mañana la foto oficial del equipo en el parque de atracciones California Adventure de Disneylandia. La plantilla completa y el cuerpo técnico utilizaron el nuevo uniforme del equipo.

Foto por Juan Miranda/Chivas USA

Postgame Photo Gallery: Chivas USA at Houston

~After the final whistle, Chivas USA players give thanks to the Legión 1908 Texas for their support (upper right corner of second photo):

~ Chivas USA defender Lawson Vaughn is assisted by Head Athletic Trainer Josh Beaumont following the game. Vaughn exited the match in the 13th minute with a broken nose (re-set in the locker room during the first half) and a gash on his right cheek, after being struck in the face by Dynamo midfielder Dwayne De Rosario's thwarted bicycle kick attempt. The cut on Vaughn's cheek (R) required more than a dozen butterfly bandages:

~ Chivas USA Head Coach Preki (L) and midfielder Francisco Mendoza (R) attend to the media during postgame locker room access at Robertson Stadium:

Ready for a hot one in Houston

Chivas USA arrived Friday night in Houston ahead of the Red-and-White’s Western Conference showdown Saturday evening against the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium.

With a daytime high of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity expected to hit 50 percent by kickoff time, Preki’s men took the opportunity Saturday morning to stretch their legs and acclimate themselves to the Bayou City weather.

Ahead of the match, midfielder Francisco Mendoza, Chivas USA’s all-time leader in fouls suffered vs. the Dynamo, took time to highlight importance of a good start at Robertson Stadium, where the Red-and-White were held scoreless in two meetings between the teams last season:

“Houston is a tough team to play against, especially in their house. But in all our games we’ve gone toe-to-toe with them, we’ve made things difficult for them. Now it’s a question of getting some goals. … We hope that [tonight] is a good night for us and we can turn things around.

Added Mendoza:

“After all the games we’ve played, I think a rivalry has developed to the point that they and we see this game as a Clásico, because of the confrontations we’ve had in Playoffs, in league play. … I think that for [Chivas USA] this is an even bigger Clásico than against the Galaxy.”

Chivas USA faces the Dynamo Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Pacific). The match can be heard live in Spanish throughout Southern California on W Radio 690, with the TV broadcast tape-delayed at 8:30 p.m. PT on FSN West. Pregame shows on both outlets start 30 minutes before kickoff.