Chivas USA offers a special ‘Holiday Pack’ with tickets to four exciting games in 2010 starting at just $45;

Martín Vásquez presented last week at The Home Depot Center as new Head Coach of Chivas USA;

Youth Teams play final match at Development Academy Winter Showcase in Phoenix on Tuesday;

InterLiga Tournament, with three great doubleheaders, just around the corner in Los Angeles

CHIVAS USA OFFERS SPECIAL HOLIDAY PACK FOR FANS LOOKING FOR GIFTS: Chivas USA is helping spread the cheer with a special offer for this holiday season! With Chivas USA’s ‘Holiday Pack’, fans can get tickets to four of the best games of the 2010 season, starting at just $45. The package includes matches against the LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, and defending MLS Champion Real Salt Lake. The fourth game is the 2010 Home Opener against the Colorado Rapids, which takes place on Sunday, March 28 at The Home Depot Center. Act now and you’ll also receive a free Chivas USA Holiday Card. For more information on the ‘Holiday Pack’, or to make a purchase, please visit cdchivasusa.com or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.

MARTÍN VÁSQUEZ TAKES OVER AS NEW HEAD COACH OF CHIVAS USA: Last week, Chivas USA announced that Martín Vásquez, whose playing and coaching career has included teams in the United States, Mexico, and Europe, will serve as the club’s new Head Coach. Vásquez’ coaching experience most recently includes a position as assistant coach at famed club Bayern Munich in Germany from July 2008 until April 2009, and had previously served as an assistant for Chivas USA in the club’s first three seasons (2005-2007). Born on December 24, 1963 in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico, Vásquez moved to Los Angeles at age 12, and played collegiate soccer at Cal State – Los Angeles from 1980-83. Vásquez also played over nine years in the Mexican First Division, three seasons in MLS, and made appearances for both the Mexican and United States National Teams.

YOUTH UPDATE: CHIVAS USA YOUTH TEAMS IN ACTION AT SHOWCASE: The Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 Teams are currently in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2009 Development Academy Winter Showcase, where all 77 clubs in the Academy are participating. With both the U-18’s and U-16’s having played two of their three games, the clubs are off to a strong start; the U-18’s earned a 4-0 win over Weston FC of Florida before suffering a 5-1 reversal against the IMG Soccer Academy. The U-16’s earned a 2-2 draw with Weston before topping IMG by a 1-0 score, and have improved their overall record to 7-2-3 so far this season. The teams will take on Met Oval on Tuesday in their final matches of the Showcase. The rosters and full schedule for the Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 teams, which compete in the 2009-10 U.S. Soccer Development Academy, can be found here for the U-18’s, and for the U-16 Team here. More information on the Development Academy can be found at ussoccer.com.

2010 INTERLIGA TOURNAMENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER: Just after the New Year, eight of Mexico’s top clubs will be visiting Los Angeles as part of the InterLiga tournament, which takes place every January at sites throughout the United States. This year, fans can purchase tickets for any of three doubleheaders: on Saturday, Jan. 9, Santos takes on Atlante, followed by Club América vs. Tecos; on Sunday, Jan. 10, Puebla faces Tigres and Monterrey battles Jaguares; and on Wednesday, Jan. 13, the top four teams will play in the finals, with the winners earning a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Chivas USA is offering a special InterLiga Pack which includes a ticket to one of the doubleheaders, as well as a ticket to Chivas USA’s 2010 Opening Day match against Colorado on Sunday, March 28. For more information, visit cdchivasusa.com or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.

ZACH THORNTON CAPS AMAZING 2009 SEASON WITH THREE MLS AWARDS: Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton had one of the top seasons for a goalkeeper in league history, posting a 0.87 goals against average and 12 shutouts, both of which led MLS. His goals against average was the second best in league history, and his shutout mark was second in club history to Brad Guzan’s 13 in 2007. The result of all Thornton’s hard work this season is plenty of hardware; in addition to being named Chivas USA’s MVP, Thornton also received MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and Best XI honors. He was the second Chivas USA player named Goalkeeper of the Year (following Guzan in 2007) and the fourth member of the Red-and-White on the MLS Best XI, following Brad Guzan and Jonathan Bornstein in 2007 and Sacha Kljestan in 2008.

VISIT ‘DENTRO DEL REBAÑO’, CHIVAS USA’S OFFICIAL BLOG: Chivas USA’s official blog, ‘Dentro del Rebaño’ (or ‘Inside the Flock’) contains updated content on the club, with audio quotes from players and coaches, to videos from inside the team. Check out the new-look blog at dentrodelrebano.com today for the latest information on Chivas USA!

JOIN CHIVAS USA’S NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE AT MYCHIVASUSA.COM: Chivas USA has launched MyChivasUSA.com, a social networking site designed for fans of the Red-and-White. The social network was created using the Ning platform, and allows fans to customize a profile, set up blogs, add photos and videos, send messages and chat, track matches they’ve attended, and much more. Several Chivas USA players, including Jonathan Bornstein, as well as members of the ChivaGirls, have already set up profiles on the page. For more information, or to make your own account, please visit MyChivasUSA.com and click on the ‘Sign Up’ link.

Former Chivas USA assistant brings experience as both player and coach in Mexico, United States, and Europe

CARSON, Calif. (Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009) – Chivas USA of Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Martin Vásquez, whose playing and coaching career has included teams in the United States, Mexico, and Europe, will serve as the club’s new Head Coach. Vásquez, 45, had a 15-year playing career that included time in MLS and the Mexican First Division, and has served as an assistant coach for Chivas USA and Germany’s Bayern Munich, among other clubs.

“I am honored to return to Chivas USA as the club’s new Head Coach,” said Vásquez. “I was a part of this team at the very beginning, and have seen it make great strides in the last few years. The club is in a strong place and still has a great deal of potential. This is a wonderful opportunity, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Vásquez’ coaching experience most recently includes a position as assistant coach at famed club Bayern Munich in Germany from July 2008 until April 2009, and had previously served as an assistant for Chivas USA in the club’s first three seasons (2005-2007). As Head Coach of Chivas USA, Vásquez follows Preki (2007-2009), who he worked with under Bob Bradley in 2006 and while Preki was Head Coach in 2007. Vásquez also served as an assistant for the LA Galaxy (2004), the San Diego Spirit (2001-2002) of the Women's United Soccer Association, and at Cal Poly - Pomona (1999-2000).

“Martín is a talented coach who has a deep knowledge and understanding of Chivas USA, Major League Soccer and professional soccer both in the United States and abroad,” said Stephen Hamilton, Chivas USA’s Vice President of Soccer Operations. “He’ll be able to continue the progress that we’ve made in the last few years, and build on our success. We’re pleased to welcome him back to the Chivas USA family.”

Born on December 24, 1963 in Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico, Vásquez moved to Los Angeles at age 12, and played collegiate soccer at Cal State – Los Angeles from 1980-83. After a stint with Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and five years in professional indoor and outdoor soccer in the United States, the defender-midfielder debuted in Mexico's First Division with Universidad de Guadalajara (1988-1990), before moving on to Puebla (1990-91), Veracruz (1991-92) and Atlas (1992- 1996).

In 1991 and 1992, he played 10 games with the Mexican national team under coaches César Luis Menotti and Manuel Lapuente. In 1996, he returned to the United States, where he gained U.S. citizenship and played for the Tampa Bay Mutiny (1996-1997) and the San Jose Clash (1998). In 1996 and 1997, Vásquez played seven matches, all as a starter, in the midfield of Steve Sampson's U.S. national team.

Chivas USA will open preseason for the 2010 campaign in late January, and will play its first match of the 2010 season on Sunday, March 28, 2010, when it hosts the Colorado Rapids. Season seats are now on sale for the Red-and-White’s sixth campaign in MLS; for more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

About Chivas USA

Founded in 2004, Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA has achieved remarkable success in just five full seasons in Major League Soccer. In 2009, the Mexican-owned club qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the fourth year in a row, to the delight of its passionate supporters. Chivas USA players and coaches have earned many awards, including MLS Rookie of the Year (Jonathan Bornstein, 2006), Goalkeeper of the Year (Brad Guzan, 2007; Zach Thornton, 2009), Coach of the Year (Bob Bradley, 2006; Preki, 2007), Comeback Player of the Year (Zach Thornton, 2009), and U.S. Soccer Young Male Athlete of the Year (Sacha Kljestan, 2008). The club’s innovative grassroots programs demonstrate its deep commitment to the Southern California community, while the Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 youth teams and Chivas USA Soccer Academies offer unprecedented opportunities to the region’s best young talent. For more information on Club Deportivo Chivas USA, please visit cdchivasusa.com.

CHIVAS USA TO HOST WORLD CUP DRAW VIEWING PARTY THIS FRIDAY AT PLAZA MEXICO

Join Red-and-White fans for World Cup festivities at La Huasteca Restaurant at Plaza México in Lynwood, Calif.

CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Nov. 30, 2009) – Chivas USA of Major League Soccer will host a World Cup Draw viewing party this Friday at 9:00 a.m. PT at La Huasteca Restaurant at Plaza México in Lynwood, Calif. The draw will determine the opponents for all 32 teams that have qualified for next summer's FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

All soccer fans are invited to attend this event free of charge. The first 50 fans to RSVP at 310-630-4586 or guestrelations@cdchivasusa.com will receive a free breakfast, and all fans in attendance at La Huasteca will have the chance to win an Xbox as well as other great prizes.

WHAT: World Cup Draw Viewing Party

WHO:  All soccer fans and members of the media are invited

            Chivas USA Players

            The ChivaGirls

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 4,

              9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon PT

WHERE: La Huasteca Restaurant
               3150 E. Imperial Hwy. Suite 100 (Plaza Mexico)
                Lynwood, CA

CHIVAS USA SUBMITS PROTECTED ROSTER FOR 2009 MLS EXPANSION DRAFT

MLS teams allowed to protect just eleven players each as 2010 entrant Philadelphia makes ten picks this Wednesday

CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Nov. 23, 2009) – Per MLS rules, Chivas USA today submitted its 11-player Protected Roster for the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft, scheduled to take place this Wednesday, Nov. 26. Like all 15 current MLS clubs, Chivas USA was allowed to protect only 11 players between its Senior and Developmental rosters, leaving 18 Chivas players available for selection by 2010 expansion entrant Philadelphia Union.

“The Expansion Draft is designed for new teams to have a chance to be competitive right away, and it forces us to make difficult decisions about our roster,” said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton. “We wish we could protect more players, but we may have to lose a member of our squad on Wednesday. However, our focus remains on preparing for a successful 2010 season.”

Chivas USA’s 11-player Protected Roster, in alphabetical order, is as follows:

1. Bornstein
2. Braun
3. Cuesta
4. Flores
5. Galindo
6. Kljestan
7. Lahoud
8. Nagamura
9. Padilla
10. Santos
11. Thornton
    
    Per Expansion Draft Rules, each team can only lose one player in the ten-round expansion draft. Ten MLS teams will lose one player each, while five teams will not lose any player at all. Including its 11-man Protected Roster, Chivas USA currently has 30 players between its Senior and Developmental Rosters, following season-ending injuries to six players on the roster. Chivas USA midfielder Cesar Zamora, who was signed from the Chivas USA Youth System, is classified as a Home Grown player and is ineligible to be selected by Philadelphia.
    
    Chivas USA currently has 30 players between its Senior and Developmental Rosters, following season-ending injuries to six players on the roster. Chivas USA midfielder Cesar Zamora, who was signed from the Chivas USA Youth System, is classified as a Home Grown player and is ineligible to be selected by PhiladelphiaChivas USA will start preseason in late January ahead of the 2010 Major League Soccer season, with the Red-and-White’s first match at home against the Colorado Rapids on March 28. A full calendar of matches will be released next year. Chivas USA’s 18-game Season Seat Package, starting at just $180, is on sale now via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 and cdchivasusa.com.

CHIVAS USA’S ZACH THORNTON NAMED MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER’S COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Thornton wins award after leading MLS in goals against average and shutouts during the regular season

Thornton earned the Comeback Player of the Year award due to his strong play throughout 2009 after enduring two difficult seasons in 2007 and 2008. He led Chivas USA to a 13-11-6 record and posted a career best 12 shutouts and 0.87 goals against average, which ranks second all-time in MLS history behind Pat Onstad’s 0.82 mark in 2007. His 12 shutouts were one shy of the Chivas USA record, set in 2007 by Brad Guzan, who also earned Goalkeeper of the Year honors in that season. In being named Goalkeeper of the Year last week, Thornton became one of just three players to win the award twice, joining Joe Cannon and Pat Onstad.

After spending eight years as the starting goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire, Thornton spent the 2007 season with Colorado, playing just one game, and made no appearances with New York in 2008 before being traded to Chivas USA on Aug. 1 after Brad Guzan’s departure for Aston Villa. Thornton took over as the starter, playing seven games before an injury sidelined him until the final regular season match, and posting a 1.80 goals against average in his eight matches played. Thornton worked in the offseason with Chivas USA Goalkeeper Coach Leo Percovich and on his own, entering the year slimmer and fitter, and started the season by leading the Red-and-White to a 7-1-1 record in the team’s first nine games.

Thornton was drafted by the MetroStars in the 7^th round of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft, playing two seasons with the club as a reserve behind Tony Meola before joining the Chicago Fire in the 1998 Expansion Draft. A star with the Fire for the bulk of the next nine seasons, Thornton also spent six months on loan with Benfica in Portugal in 2004. Winning his first MLS Goalkeeper of the Year title in 1998 with the Fire, a season in which he helped the team to both the MLS Cup and U.S. Open Cup, Thornton won two additional U.S. Open Cups with Chicago in 2000 and 2003, as well as the Supporters Shield in 2003. A six time All-Star (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009), Thornton ranks second in MLS history in shutouts (70) and wins (125), behind only Kevin Hartman in both categories.

Thornton led the voting for Comeback Player of the Year ahead of Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride and D.C. United midfielder Ben Olsen, the other finalists for the award. It is given to the player who earned the most votes in polling of MLS players, general managers, coaches, and members of the media.

2009: Zach Thornton – Chivas USA

2008: Kenny Cooper – FC Dallas

2007: Eddie Johnson – Kansas City Wizards

2006: Richard Mulrooney – FC Dallas

2005: Chris Klein – Kansas City Wizards

2004: Brian Ching – San Jose Earthquakes

2003: Chris Armas – Chicago Fire

2002: Chris Klein – Kansas City Wizards

2001: Troy Dayak – San Jose Earthquakes

2000: Tony Meola – Kansas City Wizards

Chivas USA’s MLS Year-End Award Winners:

2006: Jonathan Bornstein – Gatorade Rookie of the Year

2006: Bob Bradley – MLS Coach of the Year

2007: Brad Guzan – Goalkeeper of the Year

2007: Preki – MLS Coach of the Year

2008: Sacha Kljestan – MLS Best XI

2009: Zach Thornton – Goalkeeper of the Year; Comeback Player of the Year

CHIVAS USA’S BORNSTEIN AND KLJESTAN CALLED INTO U.S. NATIONAL TEAM FOR MATCH AGAINST SLOVAKIA
Southern California products to join the United States for Nov. 14 match in Bratislava

CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Nov. 9, 2009) – Chivas USA players Jonathan Bornstein and Sacha Kljestan have been named to the United States National Team’s 22-player roster for the upcoming match against 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Slovakia on Nov. 14 in Bratislava.

Kickoff for the USA’s first game against the Slovak national team is set for 4:00 p.m. local time (7:00 a.m. PT), and the match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision. Following Saturday’s match, the team will make their first ever visit to Denmark for the USA’s 24th and final match of the year. Kickoff at NRGi Park is set for 8:30 p.m. local time (11:30 a.m. PT), and the match will be broadcast live on the ESPN networks.

The 24 matches represent the third most games ever in a calendar for the U.S. The team set a record for the most games in official competitions in a year with 21 total, including the 10 final round matches the U.S. played to earn first place in CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA World Cup and the five games that culminated in the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.

Bornstein, a native of Los Alamitos, has 24 caps with the National Team and two goals, the latest scored during injury time against Costa Rica on Oct. 14  to give the US a 2-2 tie and also the first place in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. Kljestan, from Huntington Beach, has 20 caps and three goals, and was a member (with Bornstein) of the United States National Team for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa this past summer.
 

Below is the full roster for the upcoming friendlies:

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton), Troy Perkins (Valerenga)
DEFENDERS (9): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Jonathan Spector (West Ham)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Clint Dempsey (Fulham), Benny Feilhaber (AGF Aarhus), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Hull City), Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Jeff Cunningham (FC Dallas), Eddie Johnson (Fulham)

CHIVAS USA’S JESSE MARSCH TO PREVIEW PLAYOFF SUPER CLÁSICO ON FOX FOOTBALL FONE-IN TODAY AT 5:30 P.M. PT

Chivas USA vice captain and MLS Original to preview series vs. LA Galaxy on Monday’s national broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel

CARSON, Calif. (Monday, Oct. 26, 2009) – Chivas USA vice captain and MLS Original Jesse Marsch will appear on tonight’s Fox Football Fone-In talk show on Fox Soccer Channel, with the midfielder on the air at about 5:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. ET). Marsch will discuss the upcoming Playoff Super Clásico against the LA Galaxy, with the first match in a two-game series coming this Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT.

Chivas USA has qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and will face the LA Galaxy for the first time ever in the postseason. The first match between the two clubs comes on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Tickets for the game, starting at just $15, can be purchased at 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or cdchivasusa.com.

Chivas USA midfielder Jesse Marsch has been one of the club’s most important players since arriving at the team in 2006, and has served as the team’s captain in most matches in 2009, playing 23 games (21 starts). The club’s second all-time leader in games played, Marsch has played in every season since the league’s inception in 1996, is a former MLS All-Star, and is a three-time winner of both the MLS Cup and the U.S. Open Cup. Before Sunday’s regular season finale against the Houston Dynamo, Marsch was named Chivas USA’s Humanitarian of the Year for his work in the community.

Fox Football Fone-In, hosted by Fox Soccer Channel's Nick Webster and National Soccer Hall of Fame member Eric Wynalda, is a dynamic two-hour live call-in program that gives U.S. soccer fans the opportunity to have their say on television every Monday. Fans with questions for Jesse Marsch or on other topics from across the soccer world can participate by calling 1-866-FOX-FANS, by sending an e-mail to fff@foxsoccer.com or sending a text message to 32369.

Chivas USA hosts the LA Galaxy in the first-ever Playoff Super Clásico next Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. Tickets are on sale now, starting at just $15, by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visiting cdchivasusa.com.

Playoff-bound Chivas USA shooting for first place in the West against San Jose this Saturday at The Home Depot Center

Chivas USA Weekly Update: October 5, 2009....

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First 10,000 fans receive special-edition soccer ball at Saturday’s match vs. Kansas City Wizards at The Home Depot Center;....

Red-and-White continue quest for a fourth straight spot in the playoffs after huge road win at D.C. United;....

Jonathan Bornstein called up to U.S. National Team for final CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers....

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CHIVAS USA FACES KANSAS CITY WIZARDS ON SATURDAY NIGHT AS PLAYOFF CHASE CONTINUES: Fresh off a huge 2-0 road win at D.C. United, Chivas USA now returns to The Home Depot Center to face the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. PT (PRIME, Azteca 54, W Radio). The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a complimentary special-edition soccer ball, courtesy Chilean Avocado Importers Association. With just four regular season games remaining for the Red-and-White, the team is currently in good position to earn its fourth consecutive playoff berth, having played two fewer games than most of its Western Conference rivals. A special Family Pack is available for Saturday’s game, giving fans four tickets, four hotdogs, and four Chivas USA hats starting at just $58. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com. ....

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SIGHTS SET ON PLAYOFFS FOR RED-AND-WHITE WITH THREE REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES REMAINING: Chivas USA has just four matches left in the 2009 regular season, three of which will be played at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The first game is the Saturday, Oct. 10 matchup against the Kansas City Wizards, followed by a battle with Western Conference rival San Jose Earthquakes a week later, on Saturday, Oct. 17, with both matches starting at 7:30 p.m. PT. The final game of the regular season comes on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 12:00 noon PT against the Houston Dynamo, a game in which Chivas USA will celebrate “Fan Appreciation Day” at the stadium. For more information on any of the Red-and-White’s matches, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com. ....

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JONATHAN BORNSTEIN AND U.S. NATIONAL TEAM LOOKING FOR WORLD CUP BERTH: Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein has been named to the United States National Team’s roster for the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Costa Rica that will determine if the United States qualifies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The U.S. first travels to San Pedro Sula to face Honduras, with kickoff on Oct. 10 at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano set for 8 p.m. MT. Four days later, the U.S. returns home for the last match of the final round qualifying when they will take on Costa Rica in Washington D.C. Kickoff at RFK Stadium is set for 8 p.m .ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and Univision. Bornstein has played four World Cup Qualifiers for the U.S., and has made 22 appearances with the National Team overall.....

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CHIVAS USA EARNS HUGE ROAD WIN AT D.C. UNITED: Zach Thornton’s 11th shutout of the season, combined with great offensive outings from Maicon Santos and Jesús Padilla, gave Chivas USA a 2-0 win this past Saturday at D.C. United. Santos opened the scoring for the Red-and-White when his 15-yard shot hit the post and ricocheted off United goalkeeper Milos Kocic and into the net, resulting in an own goal in the 32nd minute. Padilla followed with his first goal in a Chivas USA uniform in the 54th minute, volleying home a loose ball from close range to ice the game. Thornton made two saves to keep the clean sheet, lowering the Goalkeeper of the Year candidate’s stellar goals against average to just 0.76. The win bolstered Chivas USA’s playoff hopes, as the team sits tied for third place in the Western Conference with four games to play.....

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JORGE FLORES AND GERSON MAYÉN RETURN FROM U-20 WORLD CUP: Chivas USA midfielders Jorge Flores and Gerson Mayén have returned from duty with the United States Under-20 National Team, which has finished its participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. The U.S. lost its first game by a 3-0 score to Germany, followed with a 4-1 win over Cameroon, and then finished with a 3-0 loss to South Korea. Flores played in all three matches, while Mayén started the first match. Flores and Mayén will rejoin Chivas USA at the team’s practice on Tuesday at The Home Depot Center. ....

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CHIVAS USA U-18 AND U-16 TEAMS TO START DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY SEASON: Chivas USA’s Under-18 and Under-16 Teams kicked off the 2009-10 Development Academy season this weekend in Washington state against the Crossfire Premier and Washington Premier FC. The Chivas USA U-18 Team lost to the Crossfire Premier on Saturday by a 5-2 score (goals by Christopher Santana and Angel Cholico), and then fell on Sunday against the Washington Premiere FC by 3-2 (Santana and Facundo Bruno). The Chivas  USA U-16 Team tied 0-0 on Saturday against the Crossfire Premier and then beat Washington Premier 5-0 with goals from Federico Bobadilla (2), Ivan Delgado, Alexis Flores and Nick Ledesma.   The rosters and schedule for the Chivas USA U-18 and U-16 teams, which will compete in the 2009-10 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season can be found here, and for the U-16 Team here. More information on the Development Academy can be found at ussoccer.com. ....

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GUADALAJARA UPDATE: CHIVAS EARNS HOME WIN OVER MONTERREY: Chivas de Guadalajara stayed undefeated under new head coach Raúl Arias on Saturday, defeating Monterrey by a 1-0 score at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara. Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scored his seventh goal of the Apertura season off an assist from Omar Bravo, moving the striker into a tie for third place in the Mexican First Division in goals scored. Chivas now looks to next Saturday’s match at Estudiantes; more information on Chivas de Guadalajara can be found at the club’s official website, www.chivascampeon.com. ....

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TUNE IN THIS THURSDAY TO ‘PASIÓN CHIVAS USA’ ON W RADIO 690 AM: Fans can tune in to ‘Pasión Chivas USA’, airing this Thursday night from 5-6 p.m. PT on W Radio 690 AM. Hosts Hipólito Gamboa and Rigoberto Cervantez, who also serve as play-by-play and color commentator for every Chivas USA match of the 2009 MLS season, will discuss the road ahead for the Red-and-White as the team prepares for Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Wizards. The official weekly radio program of the Red-and-White, ‘Pasión Chivas USA’ covers everything on the Major League Soccer club, from match commentary, recent news from the team, interviews, contests to win tickets to Chivas USA matches, as well as phone calls from fans listening to the show.....

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CDCHIVASUSA.COM: THE TOP SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING ABOUT THE RED-AND-WHITE: With new features, videos, and articles every day, cdchivasusa.com is the top source for everything on the Major League Soccer’s top team, Chivas USA. New videos are constantly added, ranging from the popular ‘Chatting with Chivas USA’ and ‘Chatting with the ChivaGirls’ series, to match previews and recaps, to other features on the team. Fans can also find articles on happenings within Chivas USA. Visit cdchivasusa.com today to for all the latest news and information on the Red-and-White!....

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VISIT THE NEW-LOOK ‘DENTRO DEL REBAÑO’, CHIVAS USA’S OFFICIAL BLOG: Chivas USA’s official blog, ‘Dentro del Rebaño’ (or ‘Inside the Flock’) contains updated content on the club, with audio quotes from players and coaches, to videos from inside the team. Check out the new-look blog at dentrodelrebano.com today for the latest information on Chivas USA!....

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JOIN CHIVAS USA’S NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE AT MYCHIVASUSA.COM: Chivas USA has launched MyChivasUSA.com, a social networking site designed for fans of the Red-and-White. The social network was created using the Ning platform, and allows fans to customize a profile, set up blogs, add photos and videos, send messages and chat, track matches they’ve attended, and much more. Several Chivas USA players, including Jonathan Bornstein, as well as members of the ChivaGirls, have already set up profiles on the page. For more information, or to make your own account, please visit MyChivasUSA.com and click on the ‘Sign Up’ link.....