Chivas USA Acquires Philadelphia Union's Defender Danny Califf

CARSON, Calif. (Thursday, May 17, 2012) – Chivas USA has acquired defender Danny Califf in a trade with the Philadelphia Union, in exchange for midfielder Michael Lahoud and allocation money.

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Chicago Fire Begin Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Play May 29

CHICAGO, Ill. (May 16, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday that the Chicago Fire will begin the journey for its fifth Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy on Tuesday, May 29 against the winner of the second round match between the Michigan Bucks (PDL) and the Pittsburg Riverhounds (USL PRO).

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Chivas USA Ties 1-1 on the Road vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Santa Clara, Calif. (Sunday, May 13, 2012) – Chivas USA (3-6-1) tied 1-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes (7-2-2), Sunday afternoon, before a crowd of 9,619 at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara.

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Chivas USA Ties 1-1 on the Road vs. San Jose Earthquakes

Chicago Fire Rally to Top Sporting Kansas City 2-1

CHICAGO, Ill. – The Chicago Fire (4-2-3; 15pts.) trailed 1-0 at halftime but used second half strikes from Sebastian Grazzini and Dominic Oduro to earn a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Eastern conference table toppers Sporting Kansas City (7-3-0; 21pts.)

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Chivas USA vs. San Jose Earthquakes Game Notes

In the most recent meeting between these teams, Chivas USA posted a 2-0 shutout victory at home inside The Home Depot Center last July 6, completing the two-game season sweep of the Earthquakes.

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Chicago Fire Announce Strategic Merger with Plainfield Soccer

CHICAGO, IL (May 11, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that the travel component of the Plainfield Soccer Association Legends will become an affiliate of the Chicago Fire Soccer Club and will be known as the Chicago Fire Juniors West. The new Chicago Fire Juniors West is one of nine clubs in the Chicago Fire Juniors family, the fourth in the Chicagoland area and the third in …

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Chicago Fire Battle Real Salt Lake to 0-0 Draw

CHICAGO, Ill. (May 9, 2012) – On a night where the Chicago Fire (3-2-3; 12pts.) inducted 13-year club veteran C.J. Brown into the ‘Ring of Fire’, the home side fought hard throughout and kept a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw vs. Real Salt Lake (7-3-2; 23pts.) Wednesday night at Toyota Park.

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Chicago Fire Expand Fully-Funded Academy Program to Include U-10 through U-18 Age Groups

CHICAGO, IL (May 9, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Wednesday that the club has expanded the Chicago Fire Academy program to include a fully-funded program for youth soccer players ranging from Under-10 to Under-18 age groups.

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MLS: Chicago 2, Chivas USA 1

CARSON, Calif., May 5 (UPI) — Marco Pappa scored in second-half stoppage time Friday to give the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA.

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MLS Game Summary – Chicago at Chivas USA

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Game Notes: Chivas USA vs. Chicago Fire

CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA (3-5-0, 9 pts.) returns home to Los Angeles for its showdown at The Home Depot Center this 5 de Mayo weekend as Juan Pablo Angel and the Red-and-White take on Pavel Pardo and The Chicago Fire (2-2-2, 8), this Friday, May 4th at 8:00 pm PT at HDC.

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Game Notes: Chivas USA vs. Colorado Rapids

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MLS Disciplinary Committee Suspends and Fines Philadelphia Union Defender Gabriel Farfan

NEW YORK (April 27, 2012) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended Philadelphia Union defender Gabriel Farfan two additional games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions in the 85th minute of the match played between Chivas USA and Philadelphia Union on Saturday, April 21st.

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MLS Disciplinary Committee Suspends and Fines Philadelphia Union Defender Gabriel Farfan

Chicago Fire Name Cricket as Official Wireless Partner

CHICAGO – April 27, 2012 – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that the organization has named Cricket as the club’s official wireless partner.

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Chicago Fire Sign Midfielder Alex Monteiro De Lima

CHICAGO, IL (April 26, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Thursday that the team has signed Brazilian midfielder Alex Monteiro De Lima on a free transfer from Swiss side FC Wohlen.

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Chicago Fire to Host Art of Futbol Gallery Showing

CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Arte y Vida Chicago will showcase work from Chicagoland artists who submitted original works that celebrate the love and passion for soccer and community at the second annual Art of Futbol exhibition at the Society Art Gallery (2140 W. Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612) on Wednesday, May 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. CT.

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Sounders FC beats Chivas USA, 4-3, for first MLS Reserve League win

Sounders FC earned its first win in the 2012 MLS Reserve League on Monday, beating Chivas USA, 4-3, at The Home Depot Center. Seattle forward Sammy Ochoa scored twice, including the winner in 70th minute that broke a 3-3 tie.

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MLS Reserve League: Seattle Sounders FC 4 at Chivas USA 3

CARSON, Calif. – Seattle Sounders FC (1-2-1) earned its first victory of the 2012 MLS Reserve League with a 4-3 win against Chivas USA (1-1-0) at the Track & Field Stadium of The Home Depot Center on Monday.

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Chicago Fire Topple Toronto FC 3-2

TORONTO, Ontario (April 21, 2012) – The Chicago Fire (2-1-2; 8pts.) used Dominic Oduro’s fastest goal in club history and tallies from Gonzalo Segares and Patrick Nyarko to upend Toronto FC (0-6-0; 0pts.) 3-2 at BMO Field Saturday afternoon in Toronto.

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Chicago Fire Reacquire Forward Chris Rolfe

CHICAGO, IL (April 16, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Monday that the club has reacquired forward Chris Rolfe. The 29-year-old American forward rejoins the Fire after mutually parting ways with Danish Superliga side Aalborg BK, where Rolfe spent the last three seasons.

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Fire reacquire forward Rolfe

With just three goals scored in so far in four Major League Soccer games, the Chicago Fire is in need of the offensive spark that Chris Rolfe may provide.

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MLS Game Summary – Chivas USA at Toronto

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) – Chivas USA held off a late rally from Toronto FC to claim a 1-0 victory over the Canadian side at BMO Field on Saturday, continuing a great run of form for the Goats away from home.

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Summit’s Berry gets first-team minutes for Chicago Fire

Summit grad and Chicago Fire first round draft pick Austin Berry started against his old team, the University of Louisville, in a friendly match played Saturday afternoon. The former Cardinal helped shut his old team out, playing in the middle of the Fire’s back line during Chicago’s 1-0 win. Berry and the Fire resume MLS

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Avi Creditor: MLS Week 5 Power Rankings: RSL, Sporting KC set for showdown

Sporting Kansas City and Real Salt Lake take care of business ahead of their showdown, and Chivas USA pulls another stunner. That and more from Week 5 in MLS:

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Timbers MatchDay: vs. Chivas USA

Chivas USA at Portland

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Up next for Chivas USA: Saturday at Portland

Chivas USA has scored just one goal in four matches this season but looks to reverse that trend against the Portland Timbers. When: 7:30.

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Chivas USA Signs Home Grown Player Marky Delgado

CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, April 3, 2012) – Chivas USA announced today that the club has signed Glendora, California native Marco Antonio “Marky” Delgado as a Homegrown Player.

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Chivas USA Fans Will be Able to Watch the Chivas De Guadalajara Vs. Estudiantes Tecos Match at Chiva

CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA announced today that the club will offer this Sunday, the opportunity for its fans to enjoy the match between Chivas de Guadalajara and Estudiantes Tecos on a giant LED screen TV, that will be located in ChivaTown.

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Chivas USA Continues Giving Opportunities to Young Talent

CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA announced today that in continuing its efforts to support and develop new talent, the club has begun a partnership with the Centro de Sinergia Futbolistica (Center for Soccer Synergy -CESIFUT) of Mexico.

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Chicago Fire to Host Aston Villa at Toyota Park July 21

CHICAGO, IL (March 27, 2012) – The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday that the Fire will take on seven-time English Premier League Champions Aston Villa in an international friendly at Toyota Park on Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

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