Soccer Culture
Chivas USA estuvo de fiesta en el entrenamiento de este miércoles en el Track and Field Stadium de El Home Depot Center con el motivo de despedir a Marky Delgado, quien se integrará a la Selección Sub-18 de Estados Unidos en Portugal, y para celebrar el decimo octavo cumpleaños del joven jugador.
Después de dos horas de entrenamiento, el grupo, liderado por el capitán Dan Kennedy, se alistó para echarle una nevera llena de hielo y agua al jugador. Tras la gran sorpresa, los jugadores presentaron a Marky con un pastel de cumpleaños, aniversario que cumplirá el día del jueves, pero que por motivos del viaje con la selección, la celebración tuvo que haber sido adelantada. Delgado se mostró sorprendido y contento por la celebración que le hicieron sus compañeros.
Vea las imágenes abajo:
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Chivas USA had a reason to celebrate in this Wednesday’s training session at The Home Depot Center’s Track and Field Stadium; the team bid Marky Delgado farewell as the youngster joins the U.S. U18 squad in Portugal and celebrated his 18th birthday.
After two hours of strenuous training, the group, led by Captain Dan Kennedy, prepared to throw Delgado a cooler full of ice and water. After the icy surprise, players presented Marky with a Birthday cake, who turns 18 on Thursday, but due to international duty, the celebration was moved to Wednesday. Delgado was surprised and happy with the celebration his teammates had in store for him.
Take a look at the footage:
FutbolMLS.com te lleva dentro de la mente del director técnico de Chivas USA, José Luis Sanchez Solá, mejor conocido como ‘El Chelis’. Conoce más del carismático entrenador rojiblanco. Disfruta de la primera parte de esta serie y mantente al tanto para la segunda parte este jueves.
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MLSsoccer.com takes you inside the mind of Chivas USA head coach Jose Luis Sanchez Solá, better known as ‘El Chelis.’ Get to know more about the charismatic coach. Enjoy the first part of the series and stay tuned this Thursday for part two:
Midfielder Eric Avila will be taking over Chivas USA’s official Instagram account all day on Friday, April 19. Left unsatisfied with his first takeover, Avila says he can top Bowen’s takeover from last week.
Click here for see photos from Bowen’s takeover.
@cdchivasusa @tristanbowen7 nothing is going to happen... It's boring through his eyes #justpassittoavila
— Eric Avila (@EricAvila12) April 12, 2013
In Bowen’s takeover, he gave away tickets to Chivas USA’s next home game. Will Avila do the same? Make sure to give us a follow on Instagram (@chivasusa) to see what goes on in Avila’s day!
Did you enjoy Juan Agudelo’s Instagram Takeover? Then you’ll definitely enjoy Tristan Bowen’s!
This Friday, April 12th, Bowen will be taking over Chivas USA’s official Instagram account for the day! According to Bowen, he’s going to take advantage of the opportunity and take “revenge” on Agudelo- and you don’t want to miss that!
Click here for see photos from Agudelo’s takeover.
Make sure to give us a follow on Instagram (@chivasusa) to see what else goes on in Bowen’s day!
It’s a big day in CONCACAF soccer! The Mexican National Team hosts the United States National team today at the infamous Estadio Azteca at 7 pm PT for FIFA World Cup Qualifying match. You can watch the game live on Univision or ESPN starting at 6pm.
We asked a few of our players and soccer staff to give us predictions on today’s game. The majority of them chose Mexico, predicted that Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez will be the one scoring the goals and that Mexico's home field advantage is just too strong. Check out their predictions below and share your prediction in the comment box:
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| Dan Kennedy | 1 | 1 | |
| Juan Agudelo | 2 | 0 | |
| Mario De Luna | 0 | 2 | |
| Edgar Mejia | Mexico wins | ||
| Marky Delgado | 1 | 0 | |
| Tristan Bowen | 2 | 1 | |
| Jorge Villafaña | May the best team win | ||
| Giovani Casillas | 0 | 4 | |
| Joaquin Velazquez | 1 | 3 | |
| Jose Manuel Rivera | 1 | 2 | |
| Walter Fleita | 0 | 1 | |
| Jose Vargas | 1 | 2 | |
Did you enjoy Rookie Carlos Alvarez' goal for Chivas USA in Sunday's SuperClasico? Former MLS and U.S. international Cory Gibbs breaks down Alvarez' goal down to the last second. Check it out:
Don’t want to watch this Sunday’s game vs. Chicago Fire alone? No worries!
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Time: 1:30 pm
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For more info: 818-799-2069 or 818-395-4919
Either one you pick, you’re guaranteed a good time! If you can’t make it, make sure to tune-in to UniMas starting at 2p PT.
Chivas USA goalkeeper Dan Kennedy proved to have very little skills when it comes to video games. Ahead of this Sunday’s SuperClásico, Kennedy faced the LA Galaxy’s Robbie Keane to a game of FIFA 13.
See how Kennedy did:
What other Chivas USA player would you challenge at FIFA 13?
This Friday, March 1, Chivas USA will officially introduce the 2013 coaching staff, players, club officials and the new away jersey in a private event. Chivas USA and Chivas Guadalajara’s Sporting President Dennis te Klose will be conducting the presentation where Jose Luis Sanchez Solá, ‘El Chelis,’ will be presented as head coach.
Chivas USA will kick off its ninth season when it hosts the Columbus Crew at The Home Depot Center as part of MLS’ March to Soccer on Saturday, March 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (PT). Ticket packs and individual tickets are now available. To purchase tickets to the opening match, call 1-877-244-8271 or click here for more information.
Fans can follow the presentation on Chivas USA’s official Twitter account: @cdchivasusa
Don’t have plans for Saturday or Sunday? Head out to Cal South’s Soccer Nation Expo this weekend and come check out Chivas USA’s booth. The Red-and-White’s infamous mascot, the ChivaFighter, will be on site to take photos with fans from 12-2 pm on both days. Also, show off your video game skills and battle it out against ChivaFighter in our X-Box station.
If you’re interested in buying Chivas USA season tickets or joining the Academy, our friendly staff will be more than happy to guide you in the right direction.
Hope to see you there!
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
When: Saturday, Feb. 16 (9 am- 5pm) and Sunday, Feb. 17 (8am- 4pm)
Cost: Free! (Parking ranges from $12-$15)