CHIVAS USA READY TO FACE MLS’ TOP TEAM SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES IN CRUCIAL WESTERN CONFERENCE BATTLE

 

To celebrate Mexican Independence Night, Goats will honor community heroes, have Mexican-themed music and special performances by the ChivaGirls

 

CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012) – Chivas USA returns home after three consecutive road matches when it hosts Western Conference rival, the San Jose Earthquakes, Saturday Sept. 15 during Mexican Independence celebration night at The Home Depot Center for a 7:30 pm PT kickoff. The game is the third and final meeting between the clubs in the season series and is a crucial six-point match as the playoff stretch heats up. The Rojiblancos are unbeaten in the last five matches when hosting the Quakes. The game will broadcast on television, live on Fox Sports West in English at 7:30 pm PT and 9:00 pm PT (delayed) on KWHY Channel 22 in Spanish.

 

Chivas USA will celebrate Mexican Independence weekend before and throughout the match. Prior to kickoff ChivaTown will be alive with fan festivities, including a mariachi performance. In addition to the festivities and entertainment, Chivas USA will honor community hero and 2012 water polo Gold medalist Brenda Villa and a representative of the armed forces.

 

Chivas USA is the only Mexican-owned sports franchise in the U.S., and is proud to honor Mexican Independence weekend with its devoted fan base.

 

What:              Chivas USA vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Chivas USA to celebrate Mexican Independence weekend before and during match

 

When:             Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012  – 7:30 pm PT

 

Where:                        The Home Depot Center

18400 Avalon Boulevard

Carson, CA 90746

 

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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