Chivas USA Weekly Update: Aug. 22, 2012

 

CHIVAS USA BATTLES SEATTLE SATURDAY AT THE HOME DEPOT CENTER IN KEY WESTERN CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN

 

Chivas USA continues its Western Conference push when it hosts Western Conference power Seattle Sounders FC, Saturday Aug. 25, at The Home Depot Center for a 7:30 pm PT match. The match features the top two defenses in the conference and will be the second of three matches between the two clubs this season. The game will broadcast on television, live on Fox Sports West in English and KWHY 22 in Spanish. For more information please visit cdchivasusa.com. Follow us on Twitter @cdchivasusa and Facebook.com/chivasusa

 

CHIVAS USA TRAINING AND MATCH SCHEDULE: Aug. 23 – Aug. 30*

Thursday, Aug. 23         Training, 9:30 am – Field 6

Friday, Aug. 24             Training, 9:30 am – Field 6

Saturday, Aug. 25         Chivas USA vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 7:30 pm PT, The Home Depot Center

Sunday, Aug. 26            Off

Monday, Aug. 27           Travel to New England

Tuesday, Aug. 28           Training in New England

Wednesday, Aug. 29      Chivas USA @ New England Revolution, 5:00 pm PT, Gillette Stadium

Thursday, Aug. 30         Return to Los Angeles

 

*Approximate Training session times 60 to 90 minutes. Subject to change. All times Pacific, unless otherwise noted. For latest information, or if you plan on attending a session, please contact Chivas USA’s Public Relations Department.

 

INJURY REPORT AS OF AUG. 21, 2012 UPDATE

OUT: MF Marvin Iraheta (L knee ACL)

DOUBTFUL:

QUESTIONABLE: MF Peter Vagenas (R HS), MF Ryan Smith (R HS)

PROBABLE:

 

HISTORY OF CHIVAS USA VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC

Chivas USA All-Time Record vs. Seattle Sounders FC

 

MLS Regular Season: 2-2-4

Home: 2-1-2 (5 GF, 4 GA)

Away: 0-1-2 (1 GF, 2 GA)

All-Time Scoring: Chivas USA – 6, Seattle Sounders – 6

 

Last Match vs. Seattle Sounders FC

Chivas USA 1, Seattle Sounders FC 1; May 26, 2012; The Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif.

 

Chivas USA played Seattle Sounders FC to a 1-1 tie at The Home Depot Center behind forward Juan Agudelo’s first-ever goal for the Rojiblancos in the 57th minute. Peter Vagenas started the Red-and-White’s goal sequence with a long pass to the right wing from his midfield position to right back James Riley near the corner of the 18-yard box. Riley then served a superbly placed center pass to the slashing Agudelo who headed it in. The assist was Riley’s second on the season. Seattle’s David Estrada knocked in the equalizer in the 61st minute.

Chivas USA – Seattle Sounders FC Rivalry

In eight all-time head-to-head meetings, Chivas USA and the Sounders have posted two wins apiece and four draws. The Goats have lost just once to Seattle in the previous five matches between the two at The Home Depot Center. The Clubs have also faced each other in two US Open Cup semifinals, with Seattle advancing passed the Goats to the championship round in 2012 and 2010.

GOATS NOTES AND FACTS

Rojiblancos Continue Solid Run

The Goats continue their solid run, as they are unbeaten in six of their last eight matches, including three wins and three ties.

 

Iron Goats

All-Star goalkeeper Dan Kennedy and right back James Riley have played in every minute (1980) of Chivas USA’s 22 games.

 

Red-and-White Defensive Line Among Tops In League

Chivas USA’s defense continues to be among the league’s best and stingiest, as it has allowed the third fewest goals with 26.

 

Super Dan Kennedy Between The Posts

2012 All-Star Dan Kennedy continues to be among MLS’ leaders in several goalkeeper categories, including Goals Allowed (25), Goals Against Average (1.18)

 

Chivas USA Sign Defender Bobby Burling

The Goats came to terms last week with the 27-year-old Burling. The 6-foot-4, 195-pound Texas native is a Loyola Marymount alumnus. Chivas USA acquired the rights to Burling in May from the Montreal Impact.

 

Young Goat Now Eligible

Academy product Marco “Marky” Delgado is now eligible for action with Chivas USA’s first team. Because of league rules with regard to age regulations, Delgado, a 17-year-old midfielder could only practice with the Goats’ primary roster up to now.

 

RED AND WHITE COMMUNITY

Chivas at the Park event – From soccer clinics to dance classes with the ChivaGirls, Chivas at the Park continues to serve the local community in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s office and the Department of Recreation and Parks. The next Chivas at the Park will take place Saturday, Sept. 1 at Bellevue Park, located at 826 Lucille Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026, with two sessions; 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. To register for Chivas at the Park, please call 1-800-961-1724 or click here.

 

 

EYE ON YOUTH

For information on the Chivas USA Youth Academy click here

 

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About Chivas USA

Founded in 2004, Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA has achieved remarkable success in seven full seasons in Major League Soccer. From 2006-2009, the Mexican-owned club qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in four consecutive seasons, to the delight of its passionate supporters. In addition, Chivas USA’s innovative grassroots programs demonstrate its deep commitment to the Southern California community, while the club’s youth teams and Soccer Academies offer unprecedented opportunities to the region’s best young talent. For more information on Chivas USA, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.