Miami FC to play friendly at 7pm this Wednesday at Barry University

According to the Miami FC website, Miami FC will play at Barry University (Located at 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695. ) 7 pm Wednesday April 1, 2009... and no it's not April fools!

"After a strong performance against the Montreal Impact, the core of Miami FC trialists will continue its preseason with two more matches this week. First, the Blues will visit Barry University on Wednesday, April 1st at 7pm. Then they will host the Lynn University Fighting Knights on Saturday at 4pm at Tropical Park."

"Miami FC will be hosting open tryout on Saturday, April 4th at Tropical Park. Participants must sign in by 8am and the tryout will begin a 9am. Players interested in trying out must reserve their spot online at www.miamifc.com and pay a $50 non-refundable try-out fee. Those selected by the Miami FC coaching staff will be invited for a second try-out on Sunday April 5th."

Read the rest at Miami FC

New cdchivasusa.com column - Red-and-White Monday

A new feature launched today on cdchivasusa.com - it's called "Red-and-White Monday" and it'll be a weekly column that appears on the website, you guessed it, every Monday.

This first one is about what Chivas USA is "on pace" to do this season. Whether it's a goal every 21 minutes from Bojan Stepanovic, or a 500-assist career for Gerson Mayen, the column takes a look at the numbers.

It also includes the Hollywood Corner, where the last match is analyzed with a Los Angeles flair, and the Power Rankings, which put each MLS team in its place.

Click here to read the first installment of 'Red-and-White Monday'!

NEW!!! England national team 2010 Home kit

The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football in England. Although most national teams worldwide represent an independent state, the four home nations which form the United Kingdom are each represented separately in international tournaments.England is one of the more successful footballing teams, being one of only seven countries to ever win the FIFA World Cup, which they did in 1966 when they hosted the finals. They defeated West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the Final. England share with France the record of having one World Cup victory and this being achieved on home soil (the other winners have all won the trophy at least twice and at least once on foreign soil). Since then they have only reached the semi-finals once, losing to West Germany on penalties. Nevertheless, they remain a prominent team on the global stage, rarely dropping outside of the top ten rankings of both FIFA and Elo. England also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship in 1968 and 1996 (again played in England). They were the most successful of the Home Nations in the British Home Championship with 54 wins (including 20 shared wins) before the competition was suspended in 1984.Traditionally, England's greatest rivals have been Scotland, who were their opponents in the first-ever international football match in 1870. Since regular fixtures against Scotland came to an end in the late 1980s, other rivalries have become more prominent. Matches with Argentina and Germany have produced particularly eventful encounters. England's home ground is Wembley Stadium in London.

Lillingston nominated for Goal of the Week

For the second straight week, a Chivas USA player has been nominated for Sierra Mist MLS Goal of the Week!

After game one, it was Paulo Nagamura - this time around it's Eduardo Lillingston, who scored his first MLS goal in the 56th minute. It ended up being the game-winner in the Red-and-White's 2-0 victory in Dallas.

Here's video of the strike:



"Gerson [Mayen] started the play, and he played a very good ball into space," said Lillingston after the match. "I played it to the far post and it went in."

Check the post below this one for reactions from the game from Chivas USA players, including Lillingston.

To vote for the Mexican forward's first MLS goal, and to check out the rest of the nominees, visit the Goal of the Week page at MLSnet.com.

Montreal Impact vs Miami FC pictures and comments...

Miami FC and the Montreal Impact had a scrimmage on Sunday that saw a number of players competing for a place on Miami FC.
Considering Miami FC had only started practicing this past week the team looked good.
One stand out was Miami Fusion veteran Diego Serna who looked sharp and in good form. Word is he is still in talks with Miami FC and we should know this week if he will be part of this years roster.
The game was divided into three 30 minute halves that saw the Impact score 3 times to Miami's 1.
A large number of fans showed up to witness this free event. The next preseason match will take place at Barry University on April 1st, and against Lynn University, April 4th. Other friendlies are still to be confirmed.
For more pictures please go to: Miami FC vs Montreal Impact
All pictures by Victor Palkaninec

In your face America and the World! Miami FC all over TV! By Burrito

After Burrito see Mexico give it to the Ticos. (Los chingamos 2-0!) Burrito decide to see the USA vs El Salvador game and then Burrito almost choke on quesadilla! Everywheres Burrito look he see Traffic Sports and Miami FC!
Burrito think Aaron Davidson, presidente of Miami FC is smartest man since Pancho Villa escape the pinches gringos!
Not only did the signs reach all American fans but all the putos of this world see how chingon Miami FC will be this year!

Check out video and you see the signs! (Try to Ignore JP and John Harkes)

What you vatos think of that?
Answer Burrito damn it! Now the Blues going to win USL and then win CONCACAF Champions and then we take the world!
Silla,
Burrito

P.S. Someone please shoot John Harkes por favor! JK!

Chivas USA beats FC Dallas 2-0, English and Spanish audios

With goals by forward Eduardo Lillingston and midfielder Bojan Stepanovic (MLS debut), both with their first goals in Major League Soccer, Chivas USA defeated FC Dallas by a score of 2-0 on Sunday at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas in front of 6,524 fans. It was Lillingston’s first goal in MLS and also Stepanovic’s MLS debut with the Red-and-White. Stepanovic, who signed with the team on Friday, entered the field at the 69th minute and scored six minutes later.
With the result, Chivas USA leads the Western Conference, tied with the Seattle Sounders, with 6 points. The Red-and-White also broke FC Dallas’ four-game unbeaten streak against them.
Chivas USA’s 20 year-old Gerson Mayen, born and raised in Los Angeles, also made his MLS debut in the match and contributed with an assist in the first goal. Mayen is a product of Chivas USA’s Youth Development system and former member of Chivas USA U-18 Team.
Chivas USA returns home to face the defending MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. Kids aged 16 and under get in free with the purchase of each adult ticket and the first 7,500 fans through the gates will receive a free Chivas USA hat. For more information on the match, please visit cdchivasusa.com or call 1-877-CHIVAS-1.

AUDIOS:

Click here to listen to Chivas USA Preki talk about the game.

Click here to listen to Preki talk about Eduardo Lillingston's performance.

Click here to listen to Preki talk about Gerson Mayen's debut in MLS.

Click here to listen to Jesse Marsch talk about today's result.

Click here to listen to Jonathan Bornstein talk about the game.

Click here to listen to Lillingston talk about the game and his goal (in Spanish)

Escuche aquí a Eduardo Lillingston hablar sobre el partido y su gol.

Miami Ultras website gets revamped!

Our good friends at the Ultras website have undergone an overhaul!
All this in preparation for the new season that is ready to start on April 18th. All Miami fans expect Miami FC to win their first USL-1 Championship!

The main new feature is the comment section. You can comment on any article that is on the site. So keep checking the website for updates. Be sure to check out their store and get your own Ultras Scarf!

Just type in www.miamisoccerfan.com or www.miamiultras.com.

Former Fusion player to Miami FC? Diego Serna

Back in the Miami Fusion days there was one player that was the target of all haters in MLS and all across the Bigsoccer boards. His name is Diego Serna and recently we saw him at Copa Latina and the 24-hour Soccer-A-Thon organized by the Ultras. Serna was the epitome of the player everyone loved to hate. He was fast, good at handling the ball and he had a knack at creating dead ball opportunities. Many said he was a diver and I admit he was. His acting skill put any Hollywood actor to shame. Yes, I dare say Miami FC needs a player that will be the face of the team and who better for that then Diego Serna.
If you think Serna would be a great player for Miami FC then lets do something about it and write to Miami FC:
adavidson@trafficsports.com

Here is a little on Diego Serna taken from Wikipedia:
Born October 2, 1973 in Medellín, Colombia. The all-time leading scorer for the now-defunct Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer.

Serna began his career with Deportiva Tulua and Independiente Medellín, before moving to MLS with the expansion Fusion in 1998. He ended up with the team records of 100 games, 52 goals, 36 assists, and 140 points in the regular season, and added a goal and an assist in six playoff games. In 2001, he was named to the MLS Best XI.
Serna played for the NY Metro Stars and later the Revolution. Serna then moved back to Colombia to Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellín, before returning to MLS in the middle of the 2003 season for a stint with the Los Angeles Galaxy, scoring three goals in ten games.

After spending some time playing in his native Colombia with Once Caldas and Deportes Quindio, Serna returned to MLS with the Colorado Rapids in August 2005. He was released in November after playing only two matches for the Denver based club. He then played for Macará of Ecuador before joining Club Fast in Brazil on June 14, 2007

Although Serna was an excellent goal-scorer in MLS, after the Miami Fusion was disbanded, he never reached his maximum potential in the league, electing to play in a diverse scope of international opportunities, contributing to his advancement as an established veteran.

Foto del Día

Clima hostil

Los jugadores de Chivas USA tuvieron un entrenamiento limitado al mediodía del sábado en el Pizza Hut Park, de cara al encuentro que disputará el domingo ante el FC Dallas a las 12:00 p.m. PT. Los fuertes y fríos vientos evitaron que el conjunto Rojiblanco pudiera entrenar por más de media hora. "El viento está muy fuerte y no se puede entrenar como normalmente se hace", declaró el delantero Eduardo Lillingston. El encuentro será televisado localmente por Prime Ticket y a nivel nacional por TeleFutura.

Weather affects practice...

Chivas USA players could only practice on Saturday for less than an hour because of severe cold winds that hit the Frisco, Texas area. “The wind affects a lot, because you can’t train like you normally would”, said Chivas USA forward Eduardo Lillingston after a very brief training session.
Chivas USA will face FC Dallas this Sunday at 12:00 noon PT in a match that will be broadcast locally on PRIME TICKET and nationally on TeleFutura.
Here are some pictures from today’s training session at Pizza Hut Park.

PHOTOS: Chivas USA Communications

Chivas USA arrives in Dallas/Chivas USA ya está en Dallas

Chivas USA arrived on Friday night at Dallas, Texas after a two-hour delayed flight. The Red-and-White will train on Saturday at Pizza Hut Park, where it will face FC Dallas this Sunday at 12:00 noon PT in a match that will be broadcast locally on PRIME TICKET and nationally on TeleFutura.

For some of the players like Mariano Trujillo, Eduardo Lillingston and Michael Lahoud, this trip represents their first official away game after joining Chivas USA this season.

Click here to listen to Michael Lahoud talk about his health, after suffering a concussion on Saturday, and also about his first away game with Chivas USA.

Chivas USA llegó el viernes por la noche a la ciudad de Dallas, Texas, con dos horas de retraso en su vuelo. Los jugadores, algo cansados por el viaje, llegaron al hotel muy cercano al Pizza Hut Stadium de Frisco, Texas, para descansar y el sábado entrenar al mediodía.

Chivas USA enfrentará al FC Dallas el próximo domingo a las 12 p.m. PT en un encuentro que será televisado en el área de Los Ángeles por Prime Ticket y a nivel nacional por TeleFutura.
Para algunos, como el defensa Mariano Trujillo, el mediocampista Michael Lahoud y Eduardo Lillingston, el viaje a Frisco representa la primera oportunidad de viajar con el equipo tras debutar en la MLS el sábado pasado en la victoria de 2-1 sobre los Rapids de Colorado.

Escuche aquí a Mariano Trujillo hablar sobre su primer viaje con el equipo.

PHOTO: Chivas USA Communications

Chatting with Chivas USA - Jonathan Bornstein

Check out cdchivasusa.com for a new feature launched today called "Chatting with Chivas USA."

Every week we'll spotlight one player on Chivas USA with a Q&A and a video, and for the first in the series, Jonathan Bornstein talks about everything from his ping-pong mastery to the origin of the name of his hometown, Los Alamitos, Calif.

Click here to find Jonny's answers in the Q&A, and you can follow a link at the top of the article to watch the video. Enjoy!

Chivas USA signs Serbian midfielder Bojan Stepanovic

A new signing to announce today - Serbian midfielder Bojan Stepanovic. A press release will be on the website shortly, and we'll link to that here when it's available. He joined the team in early March and played in most of the preseason matches, and is shown here facing San Jose on March 4.

Here are a few quotes from Stepanovic, and also from Preki:

Chivas USA midfielder Bojan Stepanovic

On joining the team:
“I’m very happy. My teammates and everybody with the club has given me a good reception and welcomed me in.”

On challenges this year with Chivas USA:
“The biggest challenge is going to be adapting to the speed of play and the amount of running that I’ll need to do in this league. But it shouldn’t be a problem.”

On what he hopes to bring to the club:
“I hope I’ll be able to score some goals, create some goals, make things happen for the team on the offensive side.”

Chivas USA Head Coach Preki

On Stepanovic as a player:
“[He’s] a solid offensive player who hits a good final pass and can play on either side of the field. He fits well with how we play here and we hope he will bring a lot of good qualities to our team.”

On how he found out about the midfielder:
“I saw him play 3-4 years ago when I was in Serbia and I kept an eye on him. Finally he became a free agent and now he’s here.”

Calling all Miami Fans! Ultras and Southern Legion, lend me your ears!

Calling all South Florida Soccer fans!

We need to unite and get behind our Team Miami FC! The Blues need our help! I'm calling out all The Ultras and the newly formed Southern Legion to come together and cooperate and show MLS what they missed out on!

Our goal is to start off this season on the right foot, lets get a meeting with Miami FC going to ensure we can get flags and instruments into the games. Does anyone play instruments? Do you have access or know students or volunteers who are willing to start a marching band for Miami FC? (Kind of like the Seattle Sounders have...)

We need to look like this:


Ultimately we need to grow into one solid mass of fans that will rally this soccer lazy community. Lets look like this one day:



Lets start this Sunday, March 29th at the Holiday Inn Sunrise 3003 North University Drive - Sunrise, FL.

Lets do it! Vamos Miami FC!

Chivas USA visits Dallas this Sunday

The Red-and-White will look for success on the road as they travel to face FC Dallas this Sunday at 12:00 noon PT in a match that will be broadcast locally on Prime Ticket and nationally on TeleFutura.

Listen to Paulo Nagamura, Carey Talley and Atiba Harris discuss Sunday's match in Dallas in our Official YouTube Channel here:




After the match at Dallas, Chivas USA returns home for a game against the defending MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew on Sunday, April 5, at 5:00 p.m. at The Home Depot Center. For more information, or tickets to the match, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

Miami FC vs Montreal Impact this Sunday 5pm and pictures of the Ultras celebration at the Bierhaus!

Miami FC has confirmed three friendly matches. The first is against the Montreal Impact on Sunday, March 29th at the Holiday Inn Sunrise 3003 North University Drive - Sunrise, FL. Then against Barry University on April 1st, and against Lynn University, April 4th. Other friendlies are still to be confirmed.

All Miami Fans need to come out and see the Blues as they get ready for the season that begins April 18!

Yes folks, our very own Miami FC is here to stay and we celebrated last Friday March 20 at Fritz and Franz Bierhaus! Check out the pictures!
(Pictures Courtesy of Pieter Brown of the Ultras)

Chivas USA viaja a Dallas en busca de victoria a domicilio

El equipo Rojiblanco buscará su primera victoria a domicilio cuando enfrente al FC Dallas este domingo a las 12 p.m. PT en un encuentro que será televisado localmente por Prime Ticket y a nivel nacional por TeleFutura.

El mediocampista Paulo Nagamura habla sobre sus dos goles que anotó el pasado fin de semana, además del encuentro ante el FC Dallas el próximo domingo. El defensa mexicano Mariano Trujillo hablan desde su perspectiva sobre el encuentro en tierras texanas en nuestro Canal Oficial de YouTube:


Después del partido del domingo, Chivas USA regresa a casa para enfrentar al Crew de Columbus el domingo, 5 de abril, a las 5:00 p.m. en El home Depot Center. Para más información, o para boletos, puede llamar a 1-877-CHIVAS-1 o visitar cdchivasusa.com.

Union Ultras Viewing Party this Sunday in West Covina

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!

Miami fans are stupid! WMC and otras cosas by Burrito!

Why are Miami Futbol fans estupidos?
People prefer to go to dumb events and this get on Burritos nerves! Porque you ax? Because it is that time of year for WMC (Winter Music Festival.All these vatos come from all over the U.S. and the world to listen to electronic musics and don't get Burrito wrong, some of the mamacitas that come are hotter then tamales con chile! Pero it becomes like hells on the streets and Burrito no like that!

So you vatos need a reason to hate WMC? check out this "Breaking-news-update" from Local Motion Miami :
"1.- I refuse to pay 30 dollars to get into a club. To be fair, though, I've read there are about 2 free events out of 300..."
To read more reasons check out Local Motion Miami and see why WMC sucks bolitas!

Instead of hitting that pinche WMC, Miami Soccer fans need to go see Miami FC play the Montreal Impact this Sunday at 5 pm in Sunrise.

But lets continue on why Miami Soccer fans are idiotas shall we? Burritos Carnal Brian Corey write a great piece on the Ultras site called "The Top Ten Stupid Things People do in Miami Instead of Going to Miami FC Games". Burrito think Brian is genious in bottle! He write:

Reason #10 (People) "Go to Madonna Concerts. That goes for Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake to. They’re not even actually singing on stage, you’re essentially paying $300 dollars to watch them walk back-and-forth for three hours."
Reason # 9 (People) "Go to a Dolphins game. No offense to the playoff-cursed team but the last time they won anything was 40-years ago."
To read more go to the Miami Ultras site

So Miami Soccer fans don't be so estupidos support your Miami FC and Burrito give you a quesadilla, ok?

Miami FC fans are making a Second Fan Club "The Southern Legion"

The continuation of Miami FC in USL and in Southern Florida has brought on some new excitement to a Soccer town full of fans with lack of interest for Soccer that is not from their own countries.
Most people have heard of the Miami Ultras, Miami FC's official support group. But, out of the shadows of the failed MLS Miami Barcelona bid comes a group of young soccer fans that want to make a difference.

I spoke to Sean Gibb president of the new group who was brought up to love Soccer by his father. Sean is a fan of Deportivo Cali, a Colombian soccer team. Sean try's play Soccer whenever he can with friends.

I asked Sean a few questions:

Uncle Ed: What is the groups name?
Sean Gibb: "The groups name is Southern Legion (Legion del Sur in Spanish)."

UE: How did the idea get started?
SG: A friend, Luis Rodriguez, and I came up with the idea of starting a hardcore fanatics supporters group, like the one's you would see in Colombia. So we created the Facebook page to start getting some members.

UE: What is your target crowd and how many members are in your group so far?
SG: We are trying to target the younger crowd, to bring some energy to the stadium. Anyone is welcome to join, but we are mostly targeting the Hispanics of Miami. We currently have over 90 members in our Facebook group.

UE: Have you had any contact with Miami FC?
SG: We have not had any contact with Miami FC yet since we are only about 1-2 months old.

UE: Have you thought of being part of the Ultras?
SG: We have been in contact with the Ultras and look forward to working with them in the future. But in regards to being part of the Ultras, I don't think that would happen since we are trying to create a different type of group with a different vibe. Plus, maybe a little friendly competition between groups will help bring more people to the stands! hahaha. Although they do have a slight advantage since they have been around for a while.
UE: I want to thank Sean for his time and wish him the best of luck.
If you would like to be part of this group contact the Southern Legion on Facebook
or email: Southern_Legion@hotmail.com

Relive '24 Hours of Chivas USA' at L.A. Live!

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:

Miami FC to play against USL rival Montreal Impact this Sunday

Only days after announcing they will continue to play in USL; Miami FC is working on getting a competitive team together for the season that begins April 18 vs Cleveland.

No site has been announced yet but it's believed the game will be played at Lockhart Stadium, though the Miami Herald reports there is a schedule conflict that day. To add to Miami FC's dilemma; FIU Stadium is also booked the following day on April 19 for an exhibition with former soccer stars playing for charity. It is also known that FIU is not interested in having Miami FC play at their stadium this year. If you want Miami FC to play at FIU stadium please write to Pete Garcia at: pgarcia@fiu.edu

According to the Montreal Impact site: The Impact will play this Sunday, March 29 at 5 pm against their USL First Division rivals Miami FC at the Sunrise Soccer complex.

I hope to see all South Florida fans out there cheering their team on!
Vamos Miami FC!

NEW!!! Sunderland fc (England) 2009 Home kit

Sunderland Association Football Club are a professional association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, that compete in the Premier League. Since their formation in 1879, they have won six First Division titles—in 1892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, and 1936 (see Sunderland A.F.C. seasons).
Founded by schoolteacher James Allan, Sunderland moved towards professionalism and they were elected into The Football League in 1890. Sunderland performed well in the league, earning plaudits such as a "wonderfully fine team", and won their first FA Cup in 1937 with a 3–1 victory over Preston North End. However, their achievements petered out, and they were relegated in 1958. They had remained in the top league for 68 successive seasons, a record surpassed only by Arsenal. Sunderland's only triumph after the Second World War was their second FA Cup in 1973, when they secured a 1–0 victory over Leeds United thanks to a goal scored by Ian Porterfield.Sunderland play their home games in the Stadium of Light, an all-seater, having moved from Roker Park in 1997 for a stadium of higher capacity. The ground initially held 42,000 supporters, but that was increased to 49,000 after redevelopment in 2000. Sunderland have a long-standing rivalry with their neighbouring club Newcastle United, with whom they have contested the Tyne–Wear derby since 1898.

Nagamura up for Goal of the Week

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.

Help Bring Miami FC to FIU Stadium!

I'd like to echo the plea made by the Ultras site concerning the new possible stadium for Miami FC.
Miami FC is going to have some games played up in Lockhart Stadium (Broward County) and though I have no objections to this move I do believe the team should play most of the games in the Miami area.

From what we know Miami FC was close to signing a deal to play at FIU’s stadium until the now failed MLS Barcelona Miami bid stepped in and ruined that chance. Now it seems FIU doesn't want Miami FC to play in their stadium...
This move really doesn't make sense as FIU would benefit in many ways, let me explain.
Miami FC is owned by Traffic Sports, organizers of Copa America, Libertadores, among other tournaments. Traffic organizes many sports events in Miami and this means they will need a stadium for these games, which means more money will be going into the University who as it stands will have an empty stadium otherwise.

We need to knock some sense into FIU officials, let them know how we feel. We want Miami FC in FIU Stadium!

Email Pete Garcia at: pgarcia@fiu.edu

Chivas USA vs. Colorado Rapids reactions

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.

Nagamura goals give Chivas USA Opening Day victory / Goles de Nagamura dan la victoria a Chivas USA en el partido inaugural

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 faces Colorado Rapids tonight!

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 to return to Chivas USA/Claudio Suárez regresa con Chivas USA

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.

Miami FC is alive and well! Come Celebrate with the Ultras tonight

Yes folks, our very own Miami FC is here to stay! So come out Today Friday,March 20 at 8:00 pm to Fritz and Franz Bierhaus 60 Merrick Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 774-1883

The Ultras are having a celebration party! Meet Soccer fans from all over South Florida.

I'll be there for sure with a rag tag group of alcoholics, perverts and soccer crazy hooligans!

Vamos Miami FC!!!!!!

Talk about pervs check this video out!

Paleontologists Discover Skeleton Of Nature’s First Sexual Predator

Chivas USA signs Mexican midfielder Mariano Trujillo (and other updates)

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.

Click here for the full press releason on Trujillo joining the team, and here are quotes from the new signing:

On signing with Chivas USA ahead of the 2009 season:

“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.”

In other Chivas USA news:

• Midfielders Diego Scotti and Erik Hummel have left the preseason camp.
• Forward Eduardo Lillingston, signed March 9, has received his P-1 work visa and is now (like Trujillo) only awaiting his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) before he is eligible for MLS action.

NEW!!! Blackburn Rovers fc (England) 2009 Home kit

Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. It is one of only three teams to be founder members of both the Football League and the Premier League, the others being Aston Villa and Everton.Blackburn Rovers Football Club was established in 1875, and in 1888 became a founding member of The Football League. In 1890 Rovers moved to its permanent home at Ewood Park. Until the formation of the Premier League in 1992, the majority of the club's success was pre-1930 when they won the league and FA Cup on several occasions. Their relegation in 1966 was followed by 26 successive seasons of football outside the top flight.In 1992, Blackburn were promoted to the new Premier League a year after being taken over by local steel baron Jack Walker, who installed Kenny Dalglish as manager. In 1995, Blackburn became league champions, having spent millions of pounds on players like Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton. However, the title-winning team was quickly split up and, in 1999, the club were relegated. They were promoted back to the Premiership two years later, just after Walker's death, and have been in the top flight ever since. During this time they have qualified for the UEFA Cup four times: once as League Cup winners, twice as the Premiership's sixth-placed team and once via the Intertoto Cup.The club's Latin motto "Arte et labore", which was used by the town council before the club were formed, literally translated means "by art and by labour".

Chivas USA anuncia la firma del mexicano Mariano Trujillo

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 faces Colorado Rapids in Season Opener

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:

A look at Miami FC's possible Stadiums

Now That Miami FC is here to stay we take a look at the Stadiums that might possibly host games in South Florida.

Lets start off with the smallest of the venues:

Ted Hendricks Stadium
Located at:
4700 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida 33012

Ted Hendricks Stadium, located in the heart of Hialeah, plays host to over 20 high school Football games, the Copa Latina Soccer Tournament, as well as, numerous special events throughout the year. Capacity: 5,221

The largest of the stadiums:

FIU STADIUM
Located at:
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami FL, 33199
University Park Campus
Total Seats: 20,000
Club Seats: 1,400
Suites: 20
Stadium Club: 6,000 Square Feet, Air Conditioned, Nine 52 inch Televisions, Accessible to Suite and Club Seat Holders
Field: Field Turf

Current location:

Tropical Park Stadium
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155

Seating Capacity: 7,000

Field: 100 x 68 meters. Field is covered by Bermuda grass.
FREE Parking: Plenty of convenient self-parking right next to Tropical Park Stadium.
Features: Tropical Park Stadium is part of the Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation and is conveniently located off the Palmetto Expressway (826), Bird Road Exit.
The multi-purpose stadium features an athletics track, and a grass field used for soccer, American football, rugby, and other various sports. Tropical Park hosted matches during the 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup

My Favorite and one time home for the Miami Fusion:

Lockhart Stadium

Capacity 18,500-seat facility located at 1350 NW 55 Street in north Ft. Lauderdale , Florida . This location, just west of I-95 and east of the Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport places the stadium in the heart of the vibrant South Florida community. Approximately 250,000 people visit the stadium annually to view and participate in a wide range of activities.

Lockhart Stadium, with its intimate seating arrangement brings the fans close to all the action, and has been rated as one of the top ten venues in the United States in which to view soccer. The national teams from such countries as Brazil, Denmark, China, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Guatemala, as well as Team USA have played international matches in our stadium to rave reviews. The stadium is also used to showcase premier high and middle school sporting events including: the boys and girls State High School Soccer Championships, Broward County's All-star Football game, high school boy's and girl's All-star Soccer Games and the county's middle school soccer championships. The stadium also plays host to Florida Atlantic University's home football games.

The stadium is also frequently used for various non-athletic events including Easter Sunrise Services and commercial photographic and televising shoots.

So which is your favorite?

Chivas USA takes its Official 2009 Team Photo

(From left to right) Top row: Justin Braun, Bobby Burling, Jim Curtin, Dan Kennedy, Zach Thornton, Lance Parker, Atiba Harris, Sasha Victorine, Shavar Thomas, Ante Razov

Middle: Carey Talley, Sacha Kljestan, Josh Beaumont, Kevin Esparza, Carlos LLamosa, Stephen Hamilton, Preki, Shawn Hunter, Leo Percovich, Anthony Garcia, Eduardo Lillingston, Ante Jazic, Jesse Marsch

Botton: Miguel Torres, Lawson Vaughn, Paulo Nagamura, Gerson Mayen, Michael Lahoud, Alecko Eskandarian, Jonathan Bornstein, Maykel Galindo, Jorge Flores, Jose Vargas, Raul Guerrero.

Chivas USA today wrapped up 24 hours of non-stop soccer celebration during the '24 Hours of Chivas USA' at L.A. LIVE. From 6 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 p.m. today, Chivas USA celebrated the opening of its 2009 season, which kicks off this Saturday, March 21 vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center.

The ‘24 Hours of Chivas USA’ wrapped up when players and coaching staff took the Chivas USA’s Official 2009 Team Photo, before the event came to a close with a special presentation by the ChivaGirls.

Ahead of its March 21 season opener on Saturday at The Home Depot Center, Chivas USA was on-site at NOKIA Plaza with a unique interactive fan experience featuring music, prizes and appearances by players and the ChivaGirls.

Chivas USA kicks off its fifth campaign in Major League Soccer when it hosts the Colorado Rapids in an Opening Day match on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at The Home Depot Center. For more information on Chivas USA season tickets, as well as the unbeatable All-Star five-game pack (starting at just $50), please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.

'24 Hours of Chivas USA' gallery!

After last night’s game between the ChivaGirls vs. the Southern California Mascots, one of the main attractions on Tuesday, ‘24 Hours of Chivas USA' continued throughout the night and early morning with live shots, mini-soccer matches involving radio personalities from Super Estrella and KWKW, local soccer teams, and many others. Also, the team took its 2009 Team Photo, which will be published shortly…

PHOTOS: Chivas USA Staff