Chivas USA Weekly Update: Aug. 28, 2012

 

 

CHIVAS USA HITS THE ROAD IN SEARCH OF THREE CRUCIAL POINTS VERSUS NEW ENGLAND AT GILLETTE STADIUM

 

 

Chivas USA had a short week as it travels east to take on the New England Revolution, Wednesday Aug. 29 at Gillette Stadium, for a 5:00 pm PT match. The Goats come into the match in search of three crucial points. It also marks the first time recently-acquired midfielder Shalrie Joseph faces his former club. Joseph spent nine seasons with the Revs and was traded to the Red-and-White Aug. 1. Chivas USA has enjoyed recent success against New England, having won the previous five contests. The game will broadcast on television, live on Prime Ticket in English. For more information please visit cdchivasusa.com. Follow us on Twitter @cdchivasusa and Facebook.com/chivasusa

 

CHIVAS USA TRAINING AND MATCH SCHEDULE: Aug. 29 – Sept. 4*

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

Thursday, Aug. 30         Return to LA

Friday, Aug. 31             Training, 9:30 am – Field 6 The Home Depot Center

Saturday, Sept. 1           Travel to San Jose

Sunday, Sept. 2             Chivas USA @ San Jose Earthquakes, 6:00 pm PT, Buck Shaw Stadium

Monday, Sept. 3            Return to LA

Tuesday, Sept. 4            Training, 9:30 am – Field 6 The Home Depot Center

 

*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. 28, 2012 UPDATE

OUT: MF Peter Vagenas (R HS)

DOUBTFUL: MF Ryan Smith (R HS)

QUESTIONABLE:

PROBABLE: MF Marvin Iraheta (L knee ACL)

 

HISTORY OF CHIVAS USA @ NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION

Chivas USA All-Time Record vs. New England Revolution

 

MLS Regular Season: 7-5-2

Home: 5-1-1 (12 GF, 3 GA)

Away: 2-4-1 (9 GF, 13 GA)

All-Time Scoring: Chivas USA – 21, New England Revolution – 16

 

Last Match vs. New England Revolution

Chivas USA 3, New England Revolution 2; Aug. 6, 2011; Gillette Stadium

 

Chivas USA defeated New England, 3-2, in the clubs’ previous match on Aug. 6, led by Alejandro Moreno’s two-goal performance and aided by Nick LaBrocca’s goal and assist at Gillette Stadium. Moreno knocked-in his first goal on the night in the 31st minute with LaBrocca recording the assist. In the 59th minute, LaBrocca put the Goats up by two with his unassisted goal. The Revs attempted a comeback late in the match with a goal in the 69th minute by now-Goat Shalrie Joseph. The Rojiblancos, however, found their third goal in the 80th minute on Moreno’s second strike. New England responded late in the 86th minute with another goal, but it was not enough to come back on the Red-and-White.

Chivas USA – New England Revolution Rivalry

Head-to-head competition between the clubs dates back to 2005, where each squad claimed a win apiece in the season series. The Goats hold the advantage in the all-time series at 7-5-2 and have won the last five matches against the Revs, including four shutouts.

 

GOATS NOTES AND FACTS

Rojiblancos Dangerous on the Road

The Goats continue to show that they are a dangerous team on the road, as they are unbeaten in eight of their 10 road games, including four wins.

 

First (and only) Match-Up Against New England:

Wednesday’s game at Gillette Stadium will mark the first and only meeting between Chivas USA and New England this year. With MLS’s new unbalanced schedule, some cross-conference foes play just once, meaning the Revs will not travel to Carson to face Chivas USA until next season.

 

Iron Goats

All-Star goalkeeper Dan Kennedy and right back James Riley have played in every minute (2070) of Chivas USA’s 23 games.

 

Bowen Making Immediate Impact

Forward Tristan Bowen has appeared in Chivas USA’s previous two matches and has recorded an assist in each one. The 21-year-old made his season debut as a sub in Colorado and made his first start of the season Saturday against Seattle.

 

Three Academy Goats Named To U.S. U-17 MNT Residency Program

The roster for the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team Residency Program was finalized for the 2012 Fall Semester, with 31 players selected to train full-time in Bradenton, Fla. Under the guidance of head coach Richie Williams, the players are in preparation for the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Championship from April 6-19 in Panama. Representing Chivas USA are: defenders Adonis Amaya (Westminster, Calif.), and Malcom Jones (Chino Hills, Calif.), and forward Bradford Jamieson (Los Angeles, Calif.).

 

Super Dan Kennedy Between The Posts:

Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy continues to show why he was selected as a 2012 All-Star. Kennedy has recorded seven shutouts this season and has made 81 saves for the Red-and-White, which is good enough for 3rd in the league. The Southern California native’s goals against average of 1.39.

 

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.