The Union Ultras, one of Chivas USA’s loyal fan clubs, is holding their first viewing party of the 2009 season for this weekend’s match between the Red-and-White and FC Dallas, taking place at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Tex.
The match kicks off at 12:00 noon PT (2:00 p.m. in Dallas) and the Union Ultras will be gathering at 3.99 Pizza Co, at 1931 W. Badillo St. in West Covina. All are welcome to attend and cheer on Chivas USA for the team’s first road game of the 2009 season!
Chivas USA took over LA Live last week for 24 hours of red and white excitement. Witness the debut of the 2009 ChivaGirls and the 2009 Chivas USA Team Photo, and hear from team President Shawn Hunter and several Chivas players on our Official YouTube Channel here:
Chivas USA midfielder Paulo Nagamura – who equaled his goal scoring totals from the ‘07 and ‘08 seasons (2) in a five-minute span in the second half of Saturday’s win against Colorado – was nominated for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week for his first goal.
The play occured in the 55th minute of the match, when Nagamura passed to Maykel Galindo, who played a ball up toward forward Justin Braun.
“I screamed to [Justin] to just leave it to me because I had a perfect shot,” said ‘Paulinho’ after the match. “I had a pretty good hit.”
Very true – but unfortunately for Paulo, the Goal of the Week nominees this week are an especially strong bunch. Davy Arnaud from Kansas City is on the list for a vicious strike from about 25 yards, and FC Dallas’ Kenny Cooper scored from his own half against Chicago, among others.
Check out all the goals and cast your vote by following this link.
Experience MLS First Kick 2009 at Home Depot Center with fans, a big announcement from Claudio Suarez, and all the reaction and highlights from Preki and the team, including the first two-goal game of Paulo Nagamura’s career.
Two goals in four minutes from Chivas USA midfielder Paulo Nagamura gave the Red-and-White a win in their Home Opener, the fourth straight year that Chivas USA has won its first home game of the MLS season.
Nagamura, who had two goals in both the 2007 and 2008 seasons, notched twice in a game for the first time in his MLS career. Both goals were low, right-footed shots to Colorado goalkeeper Matt Pickens’ right, with the first coming in the 55th minute from 25 yards and the second in the 59th minute from 15 yards.
The Rapids had taken the lead in the 38th minute when Ugo Ihemelu drove a shot which Chivas USA goalkeeper Zach Thornton saved, but the rebound fell directly to Omar Cummings, who scored from close range.
Three Chivas USA players made their MLS debuts in the match: Mexican First Division veterans Mariano Trujillo and Eduardo Lillingston both started the match, and the Red-and-White’s first round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, midfielder Michael Lahoud, entered the match as a substitute in the 56th minute.
Claudio Suárez, the player with the most international appearances in Mexican National Team history, addressed the media at halftime of the match alongside club President and CEO Shawn Hunter. Chivas USA announced yesterday that the legendary defender will return to the Red-and-White in 2009. You can listen to audios of the press conference below.
PHOTOS: Juan Miranda/Chivas USA
Audios
Click here to listen to Claudio Suárez talk (in Spanish) about his return with the Red-and-White (there’s an English translation at the end of the soundbyte).
Click here to listen to Chivas USA President and CEO Shawn Hunter talk about Claudio’s comeback.
Click here to listen to the post-game press conference with Preki and Paulo Nagamura.
Escuche aquí las declaraciones de Claudio Suárez sobre su regreso con los Rojiblancos en 2009 (there’s an English translation at the end).
Escuche aquí a Claudio hablar sobre sus nuevos compañeros mexicanos en 2009, Eduardo Lillingston y Mariano Trujillo (English translation at the end).
Escuche aquí a Paulo Nagamura hablar sobre sus dos goles que le dieron la victoria a Chivas USA.
Escuche aquí a Maykel Galindo hablar sobre su actuación en el segundo tiempo en la victoria de Chivas USA.
Chivas USA will open its 2009 season this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. PT when the team faces the Colorado Rapids on Disneyland Resort Night at The Home Depot Center. The Red-and-White are opening their fifth season in MLS, and will be looking for a fourth straight appearance in the MLS Cup playoffs. The club has also won its home opener in each of the past three seasons and will be looking to improve on its record this Saturday, where the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive giveaways including a Disney hat and a limited-edition Chivas USA t-shirt. For more information on the game, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, or visit cdchivasusa.com.
Claudio Suárez, the player with the most international appearances in Mexican National Team history, will return to Chivas USA in 2009, the Major League Soccer club announced today. A three-year veteran of MLS and longtime captain of the Mexican National Team, Suárez played his last game for Chivas USA on Oct. 25, 2008, vs. the Houston Dynamo, before announcing his retirement from professional soccer on March 7, 2009.
Claudio Suárez, el jugador con más partidos disputados en la historia de la Selección Nacional de México, regresará con Chivas USA en 2009, anunció hoy el equipo de la Major League Soccer. El experimentado jugador de la Selección Mexicana, con tres años en la MLS, disputó su último partido con Chivas USA el 25 de octubre de 2008 ante el Dynamo de Houston, para luego anunciar su retiro como profesional el pasado 7 de marzo de 2009.
Chivas USA announced today the signing of Mexican midfielder Mariano Trujillo, a veteran of the Mexican First Division who has been training with the team for more than a month. Recently, Trujillo has been playing in defense with the Red-and-White, and is awaiting his International Transfer Certificate before he’ll be eligible to play in MLS.
“I’m really happy to join up with Chivas USA for the new season. It’s something I’d been hoping would happen for some time, and, thank God, it’s become a reality. Now I’m hoping that everything goes well this weekend and I can make my debut with the team.”
Had you thought before about giving MLS a try?
“Yes, I’d definitely thought about playing in MLS sooner rather than later, and now the possibility of playing with Chivas USA has become a reality. I’m definitely happy about that, and very excited – it’s a new experience for me.”
How have you adjusted to your new teammates?
“I really like this group of guys, and they’ve welcomed me in. I’d met many of them before, since Chivas USA had given me the chance to train here in the past during vacations from the Mexican season. I already knew most of the group, and so now I’m very happy to be a part of the team, and already comfortable within the squad.”
What are your thoughts on the play in MLS?
“It’s a tough league, and the level keeps improving. In comparison with the Mexican league, I think it’s more difficult to play here in MLS because the physical level is so high, the teams are so well organized, and you have to play much faster.”
Chivas USA anunció hoy la firma del versátil mediocampista mexicano Mariano Trujillo. El experimentado ex jugador de Pumas de la UNAM, Santos Laguna, Morelia y Atlante, de 31 años de edad, ha estado entrenando con Chivas USA desde finales de febrero. El jugador podría debutar en la MLS este sábado ante Colorado, dependiendo de la llegada de su Certificado Internacional de Transferencia.
Escuche las declaraciones de Mariano Trujillo sobre su contratación de Chivas USA y su participación en la MLS aquí.
Chivas USA abre su quinta temporada de la MLS cuando enfrenten a los Rapids de Colorado en la Jornada Inaugural 2009, el sábado, 21 de marzo, en El Home Depot Center, en un encuentro que será televisado en vivo a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico por Fox Soccer Channel y Fox Sports en Español. Para más información sobre los boletos de temporada de Chivas USA, así como el increíble Paquete de las Estrellas de cinco partidos (comenzando con precios accesibles de $50), favor de llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visite cdchivasusa.com.
PHOTO: Juan Miranda/Chivas USA
Chivas USA will open its 2009 season this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. PT when the team faces the Colorado Rapids on Disneyland Resort Night at The Home Depot Center.
The Red-and-White are opening their fifth season in MLS, and will be looking for a fourth straight appearance in the MLS Cup playoffs. The club has also won its home opener in each of the past three seasons and will be looking to improve on its record this Saturday, where the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive giveaways including a Disney hat and a limited-edition Chivas USA t-shirt. For more information on the game, or to purchase tickets, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, or visit cdchivasusa.com.
You can watch the game preview here on our Official YouTube Channel:
Chivas USA abre su quinta temporada de la MLS cuando enfrenten este sábado a los Rapids de Colorado en la Jornada Inaugural 2009, el 21 de marzo, en El Home Depot Center, en un encuentro que será televisado en vivo a las 7:30 p.m. Hora del Pacífico por Fox Soccer Channel y Fox Sports en Español. Para más información sobre los boletos de temporada de Chivas USA, así como el increíble Paquete de las Estrellas de cinco partidos (comenzando con precios accesibles de $50), favor de llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visite cdchivasusa.com.
El delantero Maykel Galindo se está recuperando de una lesión y podría ver algunos minutos, lo mismo que Jorge Flores, quien regresa de la Selección de Estados Unidos Sub-20 tras lograr la clasificación al Mundial de esa categoría.
Puede ver sus comentarios acerca del encuentro en nuestro Canal Oficial de Chivas USA por YouTube aquí:
