Thursday, February 26
Union Ultras Hosting a Tailgate Prior to Sunday’s Benefit Game
Monday, February 23
Cal South Soccer Nation Expo
Trabajo físico el lunes, llega Scotti
Saturday, February 21
Chivas USA beats Hammarby of Sweden/Chivas USA doblega al Hammarby sueco
Watch the game highlights here:
In the second scrimmage of the day, a team of trialists and Chivas USA players tied UCLA 0-0 in a 70-minute match. Lance Parker played strongly for the Red-and-White, saving a penalty kick in the 8th minute and making another stop on a breakaway just a few minutes later. Dan Kennedy replaced Parker for the start of the second half, and made a pair of saves to keep the clean sheet for Chivas USA.
Watch Parker's performance and game highlights also on our Official YouTube Channel here:
The Red-and-White’s preseason record now stands at 3-1-1 (W-L-T), and the team will face the Ventura County Fusion (PDL) next Sunday in Valencia, Calif., in a benefit match for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. More information can be found at cdchivasusa.com or https://63.193.83.3/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.mhf.org.
Friday, February 20
Chivas USA prepares for Hammarby and UCLA
Click here to listen to forward Justin Braun talk about preseason and look ahead to Saturday’s games.
Click here to listen to former UCLA player Jonathan Bornstein talk about the possibility of playing against his teammate from the National Team, Charlie Davies of Hammarby, and what position on the field he might find himself in this weekend.
Like Bornstein, Jorge Flores will also be rejoining his teammates after returning from a training camp with the United States U-20's in Florida. Others, such as forward Eduardo Lillingston, will have a chance to impress the coaches tomorrow.
Chivas USA kicks off its fifth campaign in Major League Soccer when its hosts the Colorado Rapids in an Opening Day match on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. For more information on Chivas USA season tickets, as well as the unbeatable All-Star five-game pack (starting at just $50), please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.
Chivas USA se prepara para amistosos
Chivas USA abre su quinta temporada de la MLS cuando enfrenten a los Rapids de Colorado en la Jornada Inaugural 2009, el sábado, 21 de marzo, en El Home Depot Center, en un encuentro que será televisado en vivo a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico por Fox Soccer Channel y Fox Sports en Español. Para más información sobre los boletos de temporada de Chivas USA, así como el increíble Paquete de las Estrellas de cinco partidos (comenzando con precios accesibles de $50), favor de llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visite cdchivasusa.com.
Thursday, February 19
Chivas USA is back in Carson/Chivas USA regresa a Carson
Chivas USA trained for the first time in Carson after coming back from a 10-day preseason camp in Guadalajara, México.
A pair of new players were training with Chivas USA for the first time: Leonel Gancedo, from Argentina, and Rafael Rodríguez, from México.
Chivas USA entrenó por primera vez en Carson desde la pretemporada de 10 días realizada en Guadalajara, México. Hoy llegaron algunos jugadores nuevos que entrenan con Chivas USA por el momento, como Leonel Gancedo, de Argentina, y Rafael Rodríguez, de México.
Mexican forward Eduardo Lillingston had also his first training session with the Red-and-White in Carson after training with the team in Guadalajara. Listen to what he had to say regarding training with Chivas USA in California (in Spanish).
Entre los rostros familiares estuvo el mexicano Eduardo Lillingston, quien vivió su primer entrenamiento con los Rojiblancos en Carson. Escuche aquí lo que Lillingston tuvo que decir sobre su entrenamiento con Chivas USA en California.
It was also Jorge Flores' first training session since coming back from the Under-20 National Team camp in Florida.
También fue la primera sesión de práctica para Jorge Flores desde su convocatoria con la Selección Nacional Sub-20 de los Estados Unidos.
Jorge Flores speaks about the US Under-20 National Team, which is currently training for the World Cup Qualifiers in that category (in Spanish). The U-20's coach Thomas Rongen will name a 20-player squad that will get together in Bradenton on Feb. 24 before departing for Tobago on March 2, where the Qualifiers will take place. Flores expects to be on that final list.
Escuche a Flores hablar sobre su entrenamiento con la Sub-20, así como su posible llamado a disputar las Eliminatorias Mundialistas de esa categoría.
Coming up on Saturday, Chivas USA will face Hammarby at 11 a.m. and UCLA at 1:00 p.m., with both games on University Field #2 at The Home Depot Center.
Chivas USA enfrentará al Hammarby sueco a las 11 a.m. el sábado, e inmediatamente después enfrentará a UCLA a la 1 p.m., los dos encuentros serán en la cancha University Field #2.
Also, it was Gerson Mayen's 20th birthday and as usual, he had a special greeting today at his locker.
Hoy también fue el cumpleaños número 20 de Gerson Mayen y como es costumbre, tuvo una cordial bienvenida en los vestuarios.
PHOTOS: Chivas USA CommunicationsWednesday, February 18
Galería de las audiciones de las ChivaGirls 2009/2009 ChivaGirls auditions gallery
More than 50 young girls participated at the auditions/Más de 50 muchachas participaron en las audiciones.
Applicants were taught and judged on an "across the floor" dance technique combination/Las aspirantes fueron evaluadas en varias rutinas de baile.
The girls were the center of attention/Las muchachas captaron la atención de los medios y jueces.
Many girls waited anxiously for their turn/La mayoría de las muchachas esperaban con ansias por su turno.
The remaining applicants that made it through all phases of the audition process moved on to the interview portion of the audition... stay tuned, the "new" ChivaGirls will be announced shortly...
PHOTOS: Juan Miranda/Chivas USA
Tuesday, February 17
ChivaGirls en Contacto Deportivo
Chivas USA in Guadalajara photo gallery/Galería de fotos de Chivas USA en Guadalajara
Back again in LA/De regreso a casa.
Chivas USA beats Irapuato 1-0 before departing to LA/Chivas USA doblega 1-0 al Irapuato antes de regresar a LA
Chivas USA beat Irapuato 1-0 on Tuesday in the final preseason day at Guadalajara before departing to LA after a 10-day preseason camp in Mexico. Rookie Michael Lahoud scored his first goal with the Red-and-White, which is scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles in the evening. Chivas USA will play UCLA and Swedish club Hammarby on Saturday at the Home Depot Center.
Chivas USA venció por la mínima diferencia al Irapuato en Guadalajara antes de emprender el viaje de regreso a Los Ángeles. El recién seleccionado en el SuperDraft 2009, Michael Lahoud anotó el gol de la diferencia y su primero con el uniforme rojiblanco. Chivas USA sostuvo un campamento de 10 días en Guadalajara. Chivas USA enfrentará a UCLA y al Hammarby sueco el próximo sábado en El Home Depot Center.
Aquí están las estadísticas no oficiales del partido:
Here are the unofficial stats of today's game:
Chivas USA 1-0 Irapuato
MLS Preseason Scrimmage, 17 Feb 2009
Partido amistoso, 17 de febrero, 2009
Verde Valle, Cancha #2, Zapopan, Jal.
Goals/Goles:
CHV - Lahoud (Jazic) 65
CHV Lineup/Alineación:
Zach Thornton, Carey Talley (Dan Gargan '57), Shavar Thomas (Javier Ledesma 57') , Jim Curtin, Ante Jazic, Sacha Kljestan (Jesse Marsch 5') (Gilson Tussi 57'), Michael Lahoud, Diego Scotti, Jonathan Bornstein (Jamie Franks 46'), Eduardo Lillingston (Justin Braun 57') , Román Cuello (Alecko Eskandarian, 52')
IRP Lineup/Alineación:
Manuel Corona (Edgar Reina 46'), Axel Zumaya, David Hernandez, Esequiel Britiz, Jair Cortes Israel Moreno (Juan Garza 46'), Horacio Franco, Andres Ugalde, Noel Castillo, Adalberto Robles (Arturo Chavez 46'), Sergio 'Alvin' Perez (Israel Valadez 46')
PHOTO: Simon Barber/Club Deportivo Guadalajara
Monday, February 16
2009 ChivaGirls auditions video!
All in our Official YouTube Channel here:
Foto del Día
Friday, February 13
Audio Quote Sheet: Bornstein, Kljestan join camp
· Sacha Kljestan on returning to Chivas USA and his role as a leader this season (English)
· Jonathan Bornstein on USA-Mexico and his hopes for 2009 with Chivas USA (English)
Also, Dan Kennedy talks with chivascampeon.com, the official website of Chivas de Guadalajara, about his objectives for 2009 (English with Spanish translation)
Entrevistas con Kljestan y Bornstein
Foto del Día
En tierras mexicanas
Thursday, February 12
Audio Quote Sheet: Chivas USA vs. Tapatío Postgame
· Jesse Marsch on the team's performance and the challenge of integrating new players (English)
· Omar Briceño on his training stint so far with Chivas USA (Spanish)
· Diego Scotti on his first run-out with the Red-and-White (Spanish)
· Eduardo Lillingston on getting back into game shape and his first-half appearance vs. Tapatío (Spanish)
Reacciones de la derrota ante Tapatío
PHOTOS: Omar Sabik/NotiChivas and Chivas USA Communications
Quote Sheet: Preki on today's scrimmage
On the scrimmage:
"I thought it was a good game for us at this time of the year. It's preseason, we're trying to get fit, and at the same time we're trying to see some of these new guys. Sometimes that's not such an easy thing when you throw too many guys into the team.
"But I think it was a good exercise for us. We played a pretty decent team, a young, fit team that is in-season, they gave us a good game. We have to just keep monitoring the guys who are here. We are not going to make any decisions on day two or three, we will give them some time to settle and then we'll make a decision."
On the new players training with the squad:
"I don't like to [single players out]. It's always about the team and how they fit into the team concept. They've all done some good things, and they've all done some bad things. So we'll see how they progress in the coming days, however long they stay with us."
On the prospect of more Guadalajara players training with Chivas USA:
"We are talking to people from Guadalajara and we'll see what happens in the next couple days."
Foto del Día
Wednesday, February 11
Briceño y Cuello se agregan al entrenamiento del miércoles
Entre los nuevos rostros están el delantero uruguayo Román Cuello y el defensa mexicano Omar Briceño. El equipo realizó un trabajo de interescuadras en el cual también participaron los jugadores que se agregaron ayer al equipo: el defensa mexicano Javier Ledesma, el mediocampista uruguayo Diego Scotti y el delantero mexicano Eduardo Lillingston.
Tras el entrenamiento, los jugadores y cuerpo técnico se dirigieron a su hotel, donde estarán siguiendo las incidencias del partido entre Chivas de Guadalajara y Lanús en la Copa Libertadores 2009, además del Estados Unidos ante México por las Eliminatorias Mundialistas.
El jueves por la mañana, Chivas USA se enfrentará ante el Tapatío a las 10 a.m. (hora de Guadalajara) en Multigol. Tendremos la información del resultado en cdchivasusa.com.
Briceño, Cuello join camp ahead of Thursday's scrimmage
New faces continue to join the Red-and-White's ten-day preseason camp here: today the team was joined by Uruguayan FW Román Cuello and Mexican DF Omar Briceño. Both trialists took part in an 11-v-11 intrasquad scrimmage that also featured the trio that began training yesterday: DF Javier Ledesma, MF Diego Scotti and FW Eduardo Lillingston.
After training, players and coaching staff retired to their rooms at the team hotel, where most planned to watch Chivas de Guadalajara's group opener vs. Lanús of Argentina in the 2009 Copa Libertadores. In the evening, the team is scheduled to hold a team dinner while watching the USA-Mexico World Cup qualifier live from Columbus.
Thursday morning, Chivas USA will scrimmage Tapatío at 10 a.m. local time (8 a.m. PT) at Multigol. A match report and assorted notes will be available here and at cdchivasusa.com.
Foto del Día
El Director Técnico de Chivas USA, Preki, habla con sus jugadores previo a la práctica del miércoles en Guadalajara, el tercer día de entrenamiento en México. Chivas USA enfrentará al Tapatío mañana en el primer partido de la pretemporada en la tierra del mariachi.
PHOTO: Chivas USA Communications