I have moved my operations to another blog and would like to invite you all to join in on my
continued discussion of ChivasUSA......
The new blog is hosted at The Offside and will be my main residence for now.
Thank you for all of your support and remember to change your bookmarks.
I look forward to seeing you all there.
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Well then here goes nothing. As I stated in a previous post, I am going to be
doing a series on the make-up of the LA sports scene and the interaction the media has upon it.
Now, I have no clue how this is going to turn out, nor do I know where this will take me, however,
what I do know is that this is a subject that is quite fascinating and always evolving.
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Another great article at mlsnet.com about a Chivas player being honored, this time its Claudio
Suarez.
During his 14-year run with the Mexican national team, Chivas USA defender Claudio
Suarez made quite a name for himself.
Dubbed "El Emperador" or "The Emperor," Suarez played every minute of the 1994 and 1998 World
Cups and was on El Tricolor's 2006 World Cup squad as well.
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"You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through."
-Rosalynn Carter
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This one I could not let go, but Laurie over at one of the gal blogs has
determined it necessary to start a war with one of her fellow galaxy bloggers.
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There was a great article posted about Jesse Marsch on mlsnet.com
With D.C. United, Marsch played in just four games and 92 minutes in 1996 but he did
score a goal in that short amount of time. He earned his first start in 1997 but did not become a
regular until 1998. Since his first season with Chicago, Marsch has played in at least 27 games per
year, save for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
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There was an interesting preview post on Chivas' potential for next season (done by a gals fan
nonetheless) that has Chivas projected as going 4th in the western conference. TJ Boyce does talk
about the addition of Amado Guevara and John Cunliffe as being positives for the team, but
contrasts that with the loss of Bradley, Paco, and JPG as being the overbearing factor in a
potential mediocre season.
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The old Guys
"You see what power is -holding
someone else's fear in your hand
and showing it to them!"
– Amy Tan
Vs.
"No garden is without its weeds."
- Thomas Fuller
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While I was beginning my channel surfing last night, I stopped on ESPN2 for a bit and to my
surprise about 15 minutes into my watching, an ad showed up telling us that we should all watch the
MLS season, because even if we did not like soccer we would all become fans (this is my wonderful
paraphrasing, but you get the picture). The ad ended with a scene of the legion.
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Like I was saying before, the season tickets finally came in the mail and with a few surprises. The
first being the three bonus games that each season ticket holder receives to be used some time
during the season.
Possible Rumor: From what I have heard by my contact in the Front Office we can expect another big
game like last years extravaganza at the Coliseum.
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To my surprise I come home from work and there are my season tickets. Now it feels like the MLS
season is almost here. Its just around the corner and I can't wait.
I'll post an update when I get back from my errands on some of the changes that have occurred with
the new season tickets and the possibilities for those looking to purchase them.
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(mlsnet.com)"The toughest thing about success is that you've got to keep on being a success. Talent
is only a starting point in this business. You've got to keep on working that talent. Someday I'll
reach for it and it won't be there." Irving Berlin.
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Just a heads up of what you can expect in the coming week as we get closer to the new season:
- Analysis of the new players
- Overview of the Team
- Updates on pre-season games
- Commentary on the progression of the team/coach
- A look at how the Front Office will respond to Whit Haskel's departure
- Events and other information
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So far ChivasUSA's off season has been filled with many varying results. Though, 0-2-2 in preseason
MLS matches, Chivas has picked up a few new players to add to their squad and increased their image
in Southern California. As with any team starting with a new coach, it takes quite awhile for the
team to adjust. In Chivas' case Preki has proven to be a half-way decent fit thus far, as he has
continues Bob Bradley's intensity on the field, but this is just the pre-season and Preki's real
test will come against Tornoto FC.
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Today is the big day, as the winner of the Sueno MLS is supposed to be named. With 5 very talented
players it will be quite a move for Chivas, and whichever player ends up winning they will be well
deserving of the spot. There is rumor that Jore Flores has won the SuenoMLS tournament, but it is
not definite. What will be interesting is to see if all five of the participants will be allowed to
stay/train with the team.
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As you all know ChivasUSA had created an open try-out competition, to cultivate the local (and
international) talent in an effort to find the next great thing. Well that competition is coming to
a close this weekend and after more then 2,000 soccer players participated in it we will finally
find out who wins...
Starting with 2,000 participants, down to 60, then 24, and lastly the "Final Five," te
Kloese and his colleagues have seen many talented dreamers give everything they've got for a chance
to play with Chivas USA.
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