LA Galaxy
GOAL: Rookie Carlos Alvarez scores in his MLS debut
Goal! LA Galaxy 1, Chivas USA 1. Carlos Alvarez (Chivas USA) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Carlos Borja.
GOAL: Jack McBean twists his body to head home
LA Galaxy 1, Chivas USA 0. Jack McBean (LA Galaxy) header from the center of the box to the top right corner.
One day before the first SuperClásico of the season, come out and support Chivas USA Supporter Groups Union Ultras and Black Army 1850 as they take on the LA Galaxy Supporter Groups. The Black Army will kick-off the BarraClásico, looking to earn the first victory of the year facing LA Riot Squad at 2pm in The Home Depot Center’s Field 5.
Following the first match, the Ultras will take on Angel City Brigade at 3:30 pm in the same location. Last year, the Ultras defeated ACB in two games, and were received the Supporter’s Cup previous to the First Team’s kick-off game.
There is no fee for entry or parking. If you can’t make it, make sure to follow game updates on each groups Twitter account: @UnionUltras or @BlackArmy1850
When: Saturday, March 16 starting at 2 pm
Where: The Home Depot Center’s Field 5
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?
Just three days from Opening Match, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber will present his March to Soccer address and will be available to media via live stream on the MLS YouTube channel and Google+ Hangout on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 3 pm PT.
The commissioner's March to Soccer address will include the presentation of new league initiatives for 2013 and a Q&A with media members, according to a release from the league.
Watch Commissioner Garber’s address below starting at 3pm PT:
After last night’s MLS Playoffs matches, Juan Agudelo, Simon Elliott and CDChivasUSA.com have been eliminated of bracket contention.
While both Agudelo and CDChivasUSA.com had San Jose as winners against the LA Galaxy, the Chivas forward also thought Sporting Kansas City would make a comeback and beat Houston in the aggregate score (Final: 2-1) and make the MLS Cup Final. Chivas USA’s Technical Director Simon Elliott had predicted San Jose winner of MLS Cup, though he still has a chance of winning the Eastern Conference with New York if they advance to the final tonight. Also participating in the bracket, assistant equipment manager Hugo Perez has New York with the MLS Cup win, with the Red Bulls facing Houston in the conference final.
Playoffs continue tonight as Real Salt Lake battle against Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference semi-final (6:30p PT on MLSLive) and New York hosts D.C. United tonight at 4:30p PT (NBC Sports Network).
Bracket predictions for tonight:
Forward Juan Agudelo
Real Salt Lake – Seattle: Salt Lake win
New York – D.C. United: New York win in PK’s
Assistant Equipment Manager Hector Perez
Real Salt Lake – Seattle: Salt Lake win
New York – D.C. United: New York win
Technical Director Simon Elliott
Real Salt Lake – Seattle: Seattle win
New York – D.C. United: NY win
CDChivasUSA.com
Real Salt Lake – Seattle: Salt Lake win
New York – D.C. United: New York win
MLS Cup Playoffs are in full swing! In the Western Conference, San Jose took a 1-nil lead over LA Galaxy in the first leg; the two will meet once again Wednesday at 8 p.m. PT (ESPN2). Real Salt Lake and Seattle were scoreless in the first match; watch the match live on MLS Live this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Meanwhile in the Eastern Conference, D.C. United and New York will look to advance to the Conference Final Wednesday night after the two came to a 1-1 in leg 1 (5 p.m. PT/ NBC Sports Network). Houston Dynamo took a 2-0 win over Sporting KC last Sunday; leg 2 will be disputed Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT (MLS Live).
Below are some of the picks made by the front office and locker room:
Juan Agudelo - Forward
San Jose - LA: San Jose win Sporting KC – Houston: Sporting win in PK’s
Real Salt Lake - Seattle: Salt Lake 2-1 D.C. United – New York: NY win in PK’s
Simon Elliott - Technical Director
San Jose - LA: San Jose win Sporting KC – Houston: Houston win
Real Salt Lake - Seattle: Seattle win D.C. United – New York: NY win
Hector Perez - Assistant Equipment Manager
San Jose - LA: San Jose win Sporting KC – Houston: Houston win
Real Salt Lake - Seattle: Salt Lake win D.C. United – New York: NY win
CDChivasUSA.com
San Jose - LA: San Jose win 3-2 Sporting KC – Houston: Houston win
Real Salt Lake - Seattle: Salt Lake win D.C. United – New York: NY win
Who ya got?
Chivas USA’s Dan Kennedy and Juan Pablo Angel were joined by LA Galaxy’s Landon Donovan and Omar Gonzalez in a press conference held today in The Home Depot Center ahead of this Sunday’s SuperClásico. As the four players walked into the TV Studio the tension and awkwardness was felt instantly in the room full of media members [see photo above].
Goalkeeper Dan Kennedy was the first to open the conference to talk about the team’s defensive line saying, “We’re among the best because there’s a great relationship within the team. Galaxy has a great attack, as we saw in the last game… But I’m confident in our group.”
When asked about the importance of the SuperClásico and whether he wants to score against his former club, forward Juan Pablo Angel stated, “Clásicos are meant to be won, not played… I don’t care if I score; I just want to win.”
Even though last Saturday’s loss in the second SuperClásico of the season was tough, there is somewhat of a bright side: midfielder Paolo Cardozo’s goal against his old club, and first ever MLS goal is now nominated for MLS’ Goal of the Week.
Cardozo’s goal came just in the 52nd minute when the Red-and-White were down 2-0. Midfielder Ryan Smith went past three Galaxy defenders to give the pass to the Uruguayan who was just at the 18-yard line, and struck a shot that goalkeeper Josh Saunders could not stop.
Re-live Cardozo's goal then vote for Cardozo’s goal by clicking here, or text the code ‘G5’ to 22442.
Chivas USA midfielder Blair Gavin surprised many, including the fourth official, as he went into the SuperClásico last Saturday rocking his new mustache. Galaxy midfielder David Beckham was also spotted with a mustache/beard. Who wore it best? You decide! (P.S- You can follow Blair’s moustache on Twitter: @GavinsMustache)
Glad to hear all this support for @BGav18 and I. He's the man in the midfield, I just make his mouth look good!#dontshavethestache
— Gavin's Mustache (@GavinsMustache) May 22, 2012
Bout time @GavinsMustache started tweeting. What can't it do? #blairgavinsmustache
— Ben Zemanski (@zmnsk21) May 21, 2012
Highlights from Chivas USA's 1-0 SuperClásico win