Chivas USA looks to equal franchise-best start; Youth Academy returns to the city of Bell Gardens; Rookie midfielder Carlos Alvarez to be in attendance at The Shops at Montebello

CHIVAS USA LOOKS TO TIE FRANCHISE-BEST START WITH WIN SATURDAY
Chivas USA continues its MLS play this Saturday when it hosts Western Conference rival the Colorado Rapids at 7:30 p.m. (PT) at The Home Depot Center. The Rojiblancos (3-1-1) have won three out of their last four matches and are unbeaten in four straight games to secure sole possession of second place with 10 points. With a win on Saturday, the Rebaño Angelino would equal a franchise-best record through the first six matches. The 2009 Chivas USA squad started the season with a record of 4-1-1 and went on to make the playoffs.

CHIVAS USA YOUTH ACADEMY RETURNS TO CITY OF BELL GARDENS

Chivas USA announced Friday that its Youth Academy will return to the city of Bell Gardens beginning April 15. The return to John Anson Ford Park will include Chivas USA’s Under-13, U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-18 teams. The Youth Academy’s objective is to identify talented young soccer players and provide them with a comprehensive development plan, ensuring maximum growth and improvement. For more information about Chivas USA’s Youth Academy, click here.

ROOKIE CARLOS ALVAREZ MEET-AND-GREET
Second-overall MLS SuperDraft pick and East Los Angeles native Carlos Alvarez will be in attendance for a meet-and-greet at The Shops at Montebello on Sunday, April 14, from 2-4 p.m. Chivas USA has partnered with The Shops at Montebello for the 2013 season. Customers and fans will receive exclusive access to events and offers, such as autograph signings by Chivas USA players and the ChivaFighter Mascot. To read more details about the event visit here.

CHIVAS USA TRAINING AND MATCH SCHEDULE: April 10 – April 16*
Wednesday, April 10 Training, 10:30 a.m. – Field 6
Thursday, April 11 Training, 10:30 a.m. – Field 6
Friday, April 12 Training, 10:30 a.m. – Field 6
Saturday, April 13 Chivas USA vs Colorado Rapids – 7:30 p.m. (PT), The Home Depot Center
Sunday, April 14 Off
Monday, April 15 Training, 10:30 a.m. – Field 6
Tuesday, April 16 Training, 10:30 a.m. – Field 6

*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 APRIL 9, 2013
OUT: Walter Vilchez (L Knee MCL Sprain), Miller Bolaños (L Hamstring Strain), Oswaldo Minda (R Quad Strain)
QUESTIONABLE: Steven Purdy (R Lower Leg Contusion), Edgar Mejia (R Groin Strain), Jose Correa (L Groin strain), Juan Agudelo (L Hamstring Strain)

HISTORY OF CHIVAS USA VS. COLORADO RAPIDS
Chivas USA All-Time Record vs. Rapids
MLS Regular Season: 5-11-6
Home: 4-7-0 (13 GF, 16 GA)
Away: 1-4-6 (12 GF, 23 GA)
All-Time Scoring: Chivas USA – 25, Rapids – 39

Last Match vs. Rapids
Chivas USA 0, Rapids 2; Oct. 20, 2012 – The Home Depot Center

The conference foes met three times last season – twice with Colorado as the home side. The Rapids took the season series by claiming wins in the first and last meeting between the clubs. Chivas USA came away with a tie at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park last August. Down a goal, forward Juan Pablo Angel knocked in the equalizer in the 83rd minute for the 1-1 result. The season finale was played at The Home Depot Center in late October, as the Rapids came away with the 2-0 win thanks to two first-half scores.

GOATS NOTES AND FACTS
Red-and-White Tops in MLS with Goals Scored
Chivas USA has recorded a league-high 10 goals, and is averaging 2.5 goals in its last four matches. The Rojiblancos of last season did not score their 10th goal until the 15th game of the season. Last year’s squad had one game in which they recorded three goals and it came in late August. This year’s Red-and-White edition, under new Head Coach Jose Luis Sanchez Sola “Chelis,” has already recorded three goals or more in two matches.

Defensive Goats
Along with its league-high 10 goals scored, Chivas USA’s defense has been a key part of its four-game unbeaten streak, allowing just one goal per match. Goalkeeper and captain Dan Kennedy leads the Red-and-White defense with his league-high 23 saves.

EYE ON YOUTH
Chivas USA Youth Academy Holds its Final Tryout
Chivas USA will host its third Youth Academy tryout for its Under-14 team on April 22. The newly-formed squad will compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. For more information about the tryouts click here

To follow Chivas USA Youth Academy news click here

HEADLINES OF THE WEEK
Audio
W Radio 690 – Chelís en el show Frente a Frente…Click here

Articles
THE GOAT PARADE – Juan Agudelo, Eric Avila, Dan Kennedy Share The Goat Parade’s Chivas USA Player of the Month Award…Click here
HOY LOS ANGELES – Fuerzas básicas de Chivas USA regresan a Bell Gardens…Click here
MLS SOCCER – USMNT’s Herculez Gomez rooting for Chivas and Chelis to achieve success in MLS…Click here
THE GOAT PARADE – Five Games In: Chivas USA’s Defensive Evaluation…Click here
ESPN – Chivas USA holds No. 1 spot in five thoughts on MLS season’s first five weeks…Click here

2013 MINI PLANS AND INDIVIDUAL TICKETS AVAILABLE
Mini Plans and individual game tickets for the 2013 season are available. To learn more about the packs and becoming a Chivas USA season-ticket holder and the exciting benefits that come with it click here

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