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
Chivas USA trained today ahead of Saturday’s scrimmages against Hammarby (11 a.m. PT, University Field #2) and UCLA (1 p.m. PT, University Field #2) at The Home Depot Center. 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
'Panchito' Mendoza met with his former teammates/'Panchito' Mendoza se reeencontró con sus ex compañeros.
Alecko Eskandarian, Raúl Guerrero y Francisco Mendoza
Sacha Kljestan was featured in many newspaper articles in México/La popularidad de Sacha Kljestan se extiende hasta México.
and his popularity grows everyday...
Leo Percovich, Efraín Flores y Preki.
Preki gives instructions to players vs. Irapuato on Tuesday/Preki da instrucciones a sus dirigidos durante el juego del martes ante Irapuato.
Javier Ledesma (izq.) goza con sus compañeros/Javier Ledesma (left) enjoys the game vs. Irapuato.
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:
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Las finalistasFriday, 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
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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."
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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
Chivas USA held its second full day of training this morning at the Multigol complex in Guadalajara, during which Preki took the opportunity to prepare his squad for tomorrow's scrimmage vs. Tapatío, Chivas de Gudalajara's Primera 'A' (second-tier) side.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.
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Juntitos 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
Tuesday, February 10
Entrena brasileño y uruguayo con Chivas USA

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Se agregan tres jugadores a los entrenamientos en Guadalajara

Hoy se agregaron tres hombres al entrenamiento: el defensa Javier Ledesma, el mediocampista Diego Scotti y el delantero Eduardo Lillingston. Los tres estarán acompañando a Chivas USA durante sus entrenamientos de diez días en la Perla Tapatía.
Escuche aquí las declaraciones de Javier Ledesma
Y de Eduardo Lillingston
PHOTOS: Chivas USA CommunicationsPreseason Roster Update: New Players in Guadalajara (AUDIO)
After a light regeneration session on Monday, Chivas USA held its first full training session in Guadalajara Tuesday morning on Field 2 of the Multigol complex adjacent to Chivas de Guadalajara's Verde Valle training center.Having traveled to Mexico with a 20-player squad, the Red-and-White today welcomed three new players into camp:
- DF Javier Ledesma
- MF Diego Scotti
- FW Eduardo Lillingston
The trio are scheduled to train with Chivas USA during the team's stay in Guadalajara.
Here's a photo of Goalkeeper Coach Leo Percovich taking a breather between drills with 'keepers Lance Parker, Zach Thornton, and Dan Kennedy (left to right).
Below you can find links to audio from the mixed zone after today's practice:
- Jesse Marsch discusses Chivas USA's visit to Guadalajara and his role as a leader for the Red-and-White
- Javier Ledesma on training with Chivas USA and the advice given to him by his father, former Chivas USA assistant coach Javier 'Zully' Ledesma
- Eduardo Lillingston on his career in the Mexican First Division and his view of MLS
Monday, February 9
Chivas USA trains in Guadalajara (AUDIO)

Preki habla sobre los objetivos en Guadalajara
“La meta es venir unos siete o diez días de entrenamiento y esperamos que podamos ver a jugadores jóvenes que quizás puedan acompañarnos en California… estaremos buscando algunos jugadores en los próximos días”
Para escuchar la entrevista completa de Preki ante los medios de comunicación después del entrenamiento de esta mañana, escuche aquí.
El Asistente Técnico, Carlos Llamosa, también habló con los medios sobre la expectativa que tiene de los jugadores en esta pretemporada. Escuche aquí.
Maykel Galindo en Guadalajara
El delantero cubano Maykel Galindo dijo a su llegada a Guadalajara que aprovechará la pretemporada en México para afinar detalles físicos.“Estoy trabajando mucho en la parte física. Todos saben que ya tengo mucho tiempo sin entrenar. Estoy haciendo bastante juego de preparación, estoy bastante contento, estoy trabajando para que esté listo para el 21 de marzo”.
Chivas USA arrives in Guadalajara (AUDIO)

- Preki speaks about his expectations for the trip, the group he has in Mexico, and Sunday's scrimmage against Shandong Luneng Taishan F.C. at The Home Depot Center.
- Alecko Eskandarian talks about coming back to Guadalajara after playing in the city for Olympic qualifying in 2004, his injury-free start to 2009, and the team's goals for the next 10 days.
- Jesse Marsch gives his thoughts on team bonding in Guadalajara, previous trips to the city with the Chicago Fire, and his recent training stint with the U.S. National Team.
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Chivas USA travels to Guadalajara
Another of Maykel Galindo and Shavar Thomas passing the time:
- Jonathan Bornstein (joining the team after Wednesday's U.S.-Mexico match in Columbus)
- Justin Braun
- Kyle Christensen
- Chris Cortez
- Jim Curtin
- Alecko Eskandarian
- Jamie Franks
- Maykel Galindo
- Dan Gargan
- Ante Jazic
- Dan Kennedy
- Sacha Kljestan (joining the team after Wednesday's U.S.-Mexico match in Columbus)
- Michael Lahoud
- Jesse Marsch
- Gerson Mayen
- Paulo Nagamura
- Lance Parker
- Carey Talley
- Shavar Thomas
- Zach Thornton
- Gilson Tussi
- Raphael Wicky
The team catches a bus to the hotel in Guadalajara late last night:

Sunday, February 8
Chivas USA starts preseason with win
Chivas USA 5:1 Shandong Luneng Taishan F.C.
Preseason Scrimmage - Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009
University Field 2, The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif.
Goals
CHV - Marsch (Mayen), 37
CHV - Own goal, 53SLTFC - Miljan Mrdaković 59
CHV - Tussi (Franks), 61
CHV - Talley, 79CHV - Christensen (Mayen), 90
You can watch all the goals and game highlights, including a spectacular free kick from veteran Carey Talley, on our Official YouTube Channel here:
You can also watch rookies and fellow Wake Forest Demon Deacons Michael Lahoud and Jamie Franks discuss their first game action in a Chivas USA uniform and talk about the first two weeks of training camp on our Official YouTube Channel here:
Friday, February 6
Preseason Roster Update: Players in and out
- Brazilian midfielder Gilson Tussi arrives in Los Angeles today and will join Chivas USA on the field tomorrow. The team has the day off today.
Yesterday was the final practice for the following six players, who have left camp:
- Reiner Alcántara
- Nelson Akwari
- Tony McManus
- Milos Pejovic
- Fernando Screpis
- Doug Warren
Sacha Kljestan returns to Chivas USA in 2009
You can watch an interview with Kljestan's about the upcoming 2009 season and the National Team at our Chivas USA YouTube Channel here:
Thursday, February 5
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Tuesday, February 3
Chivas USA and LA Galaxy hold Bone Marrow Donor Drive (AUDIO)

Monday, February 2
Preseason Roster Update: two players in, Esky with U.S.
- Miloš Pejovic
- Fernando Screpis
Also, six members of the Red-and-White are training today with the Red-White-and-Blue:
- Jonathan Bornstein and Sacha Kljestan, who are in the group that is preparing for the match against Mexico in Columbus on Feb. 11
- Jim Curtin, Jesse Marsch, and Carey Talley, who have been filling out numbers as guest players in the group that is currently training at The Home Depot Center
- Alecko Eskandarian, who is also a guest player with the U.S. today. "Esky" has one cap with the National Team, from an appearance as a substitute in the United States' 2-0 win over Wales on May 26, 2003, in San Jose.







