Weekly Update: Busy week for Chivas

FIRST-PLACE CHIVAS USA LOOK TO CONTINUE HOME WINNING STREAK THIS SATURDAY VS. FC DALLAS:
Chivas USA, undefeated through five games with a 4-0-1 record, starts a busy week at Toronto FC on Wednesday before returning home for a Saturday, April 25 match against FC Dallas at The Home Depot Center. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live in Southern California on KAZA Azteca 54 and W Radio 690 AM , and will be tape-delayed at 9:00 p.m. on Prime Ticket. Kids Get in Free for Saturday's match; with the purchase of each adult ticket (8 maximum), one child aged 16 and under gets in free. Also, the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition Chivas USA poster. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

WEDNESDAY SHOWDOWN IN TORONTO FOR UNDEFEATED CHIVAS USA: Chivas USA takes its unbeaten record on the road with a match this Wednesday, April 22, playing Toronto FC at BMO Field in Toronto. The Red-and-White have the best record in the league at 4-0-1 (W-L-T) with 13 points, and take on Toronto FC, who are 1-2-2, with 5 points. The match will be broadcast live on W Radio 690 AM in Los Angeles, and will be available on television via the Direct Kick package or online at MLSnet.com's Match Center. Chivas USA holds a 4-0-0 record all-time against Toronto FC, who entered MLS as an expansion team in 2007.

RED-AND-WHITE EXTEND LEAD ATOP MLS WITH 2-0 WIN OVER SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC: An first-half own-goal from Sounders defender James Riley and a late goal from rookie Chukwudi Chijindu gave Chivas USA a 2-0 win over second-place Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night at The Home Depot Center. The first goal came in minute 32 when Sacha Kljestan played a give-and-go with forward Eduardo Lillingston, then slotted a through ball for Jonathan Bornstein, whose low cross was deflected into the net by Riley. The game remained close until the 84th minute, when Chijindu, who entered as a second-half sub for Lillingston and was making his second MLS appearance, toe-poked a cross from Bojan Stepanovic into the lower corner of the net for the 2-0 lead. Zach Thornton earned his third shutout of the season in net for the Red-and-White, who improve to 4-0-1 (W-L-T) with the win.

CHIVAS USA TO HOLD 'SANGRE NUEVA' YOUTH TEAM TRYOUT ON APRIL 24 IN SANTA ANA: Chivas USA's Youth Teams will hold an open tryout on Friday, April 24, at 5:00 p.m. PT at Centennial Park in Santa Ana for players born from 1991 to1996. On hand will be Chivas USA Youth Team coaches, as well as special guest José Luis Real, the Youth Development Director for Chivas de Guadalajara. Spot are limited and cost $30, and advance registration is available via e-mail, fax, or mail after downloading the registration form at cdchivasusa.com. Players will be trying out for the Chivas USA Under-18, Under-16, and Under-14 Teams, which are funded fully by the club and are free of cost to players on the teams. For more information on the tryout, which will be held in conjunction with the Santa Ana Soccer Association (SASA) and Santa Ana Youth Soccer United (SAYSU), please visit the Youth Soccer section of cdchivasusa.com, the official website of Chivas USA. Additional information is also available by contacting Julio Cano, at jcano@cdchivasusa.com or 310-630-4564.

CRUZ AZUL UNDER-8 FROM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY IN THIS WEEK'S YOUTH SOCCER SPOTLIGHT: For Chivas USA's game this Saturday against FC Dallas, the Youth Soccer Spotlight will highlight the Cruz Azul Under-8 Team from the San Fernando Valley, led by coach José Lopez. The Youth Soccer Spotlight is a program that debuted earlier this year and features a local soccer team or club at every home game for the Red-and-White this season. The team will be highlighted on Chivas USA broadcasts, as well as on the field prior to the game, and will even get the chance to have a team photo on the Red-and-White's bench. For more information on the Chivas USA Youth Soccer Spotlight, or to sign your team up, please contact Chris Wode at cwode@cdchivasusa.com, or by calling 310-630-4581.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL IS SATURDAY'S BAND OF THE GAME: Chivas USA will feature one local band at each of its home games in 2009, and at the match on April 18, students from the Lincoln High School Band will perform before and during the match. Also being honored on Saturday night as Chivas USA's Schools of the Game are Webster Middle School, Bell Gardens High School, and Paramount High School, who will have students in attendance at the game.

INJURY UPDATE: Several Chivas USA players are still recovering from offseason surgeries and other injuries, and are gradually returning to practice. For a full copy of the latest Chivas USA Injury Report, please visit MLSnet.com.

CHIVAS USA INJURY REPORT (As of Monday, 4/20):

CHIVAS USA LAUNCHES SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE AT MYCHIVASUSA.COM: Chivas USA launched MyChivasUSA.com on Monday, 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 and Alecko Eskandarian, as well as members of the ChivaGirls, have already set up profiles on the page. Chivas USA season ticket holders and members of the Union Ultras and Legión 1908 supporters groups were among a select group of members invited to join the site last week. For more information, or to make your own account, please visit MyChivasUSA.com and click on the 'Sign Up' link.

CHIVAS USA U-16 TEAM TOPS ARSENAL FC, U-18'S EARN DRAW; MINI CLÁSICO NEXT: The Chivas USA Development Academy Teams went undefeated this weekend against Arsenal FC in matches played at UC Riverside, with the U-16's earning a 2-1 victory and the U-18's playing to a 1-1 draw. Up next is the Mini Clásico against the LA Galaxy U-18 and U-16 teams, with the matches kicking off at almost the same time in different locations. The U-16's will start at 2:00 p.m. PT on University Field 2 at The Home Depot Center, while the U-18's kick off at 2:15 p.m. at Cerritos College. The U-18's currently hold a record of 12-5-4 (W-L-T), while the U-16's are 9-6-6 in the 2008-09 season. For more information on the Chivas USA Youth System, please visit http://web.mlsnet.com/t120/youth.

'PASIÓN CHIVAS USA' THIS THURSDAY AT 5:00 P.M. PT: 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 preview Saturday's home match against FC Dallas, as well as a recap of Wednesday's game at Toronto FC. 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.

DON'T MISS 'SOMOS CHIVAS USA' THIS SATURDAY ON KAZA AZTECA 54: Fans, don't miss Chivas USA's official weekly TV show, "Somos Chivas USA'. Featuring renowned co-hosts Mara Almada and Antonio Rosique, with reporting by renowned Chiva-expert Ramón Diaz, 'Somos Chivas USA' gives viewers an inside look at the Red-and-White, including player features, match analysis, highlights, and much more. This week's 'Somos Chivas USA' is scheduled to air on KAZA Azteca 54 in Los Angeles following the live broadcast of the Red-and-White's match against FC Dallas, complete with special features and commentaries on Chivas USA. Tune in this Saturday for your 'Somos Chivas USA!'

CHIVAS DE GUADALAJARA UPDATE: Chivas de Guadalajara earned a 1-0 win in one of the biggest matches of the year, a Clásico against Club América at the Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, thanks to a 68th minute header from Sergio Amaury Ponce. The win came in the first match for new head coach Francisco Ramirez, and moves the team ahead of América and into second place in Group 2 of the Mexican First Division with a record of 5-5-4 (W-L-T), good for 19 points. Guadalajara now travels to face Pumas next Sunday, April 26.

CHIVAS USA 2009 SEASON SEATS: Chivas USA's 18-game Season Seat Package, starting at just $180, is on sale via 1-877-CHIVAS-1 and cdchivasusa.com. The package includes a seat at each of the team's 15 MLS home matches, as well as three bonus games to be announced. Season Seat holders also have the right to exchange unused tickets, plus a host of other benefits. For more information, or to purchase your Season Seat today, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

CHIVAS USA SCHEDULE: APRIL 21-MAY 2*

Following is Chivas USA's latest schedule of travel, events, matches and practice sessions:

Tuesday, April 21: Training in Toronto, Time and Location TBA

Wednesday, April 22: Chivas USA @ Toronto FC, 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET), BMO Field, Toronto, Ont., Canada (TV: LIVE on Direct Kick Package, Match Center on MLSnet.com; Radio: W Radio 690 AM; Pregame show starts @ 4:00 p.m. PT on W Radio)
• Red-and-White play second MLS match of 2009 outside of The Home Depot Center
• Chivas USA holds a 4-0-0 all-time record against Toronto FC

Thursday, April 23: Travel to Los Angeles

Friday, April 24: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6

Saturday, April 25: Chivas USA vs. FC Dallas, 7:30 p.m. PT, The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif. (TV: Live on KAZA Azteca 54, Tape-Delayed on Prime Ticket at 9:00 p.m. PT; Radio: W Radio 690 AM; Pregame show starts @ 7:00 p.m. PT on W Radio and Azteca, and at 8:30 p.m. PT on Prime Ticket)
• Chivas USA to face FC Dallas for second and final time in 2009 after earning 2-0 win on the road on March 29
• First 10,000 fans through the gates receive a special edition Chivas USA team poster

Sunday, April 26: TBA

Monday, April 27: [Day off]

Tuesday, April 28 - Thursday, April 30: TBA

Friday, May 1: Travel to San Jose

Saturday, May 2: Chivas USA @ San Jose Earthquakes, 7:30 p.m. PT, Buck Shaw Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. (TV: Tape-Delayed on FSWest at 10:00 p.m. PT; Radio: W Radio 690 AM; Pregame show starts @ 7:00 p.m. PT on W Radio, and at 9:30 p.m. PT on FSWest)
• Chivas USA to play first California Clásico of 2009 at San Jose

*Subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, all times Pacific, all events scheduled for The Home Depot Center, with media access provided after games and training sessions. For latest information, or if you plan on attending a training session, please contact Chivas USA's Communications Department.