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MLS 101: Chivas USA Edition
MLS 101: Chivas USA Edition
I hate to say it, but Chivas USA is “technically” one of the worst teams in the history of MLS. They have never won the MLS Cup or a Supporters Shield; in fact, they have never made it past the quarterfinals in the playoffs. They also have never advanced past the Round of 16 in the US Open Cup.
MLS' very respectable attendance figures...
MLS' very respectable attendance figures...
majorleaguesoccertalk.com — (from MLS Talk) Contrary to what many believe, MLS attendances compare well with foreign leagues, and with... most other U.S. sports leagues. --- MLS club average match attendances are about the same as NBA or NHL; Galaxy matches average many more than Lakers. --- Few int'l leagues top MLS' average... (more) MLS' very respectable attendance figures...
CHIVAS USA camp opens...  [UPDATED]
CHIVAS USA camp opens... [UPDATED]
web.mlsnet.com — January 29 --- by Luis Bueno / MLSNet.com: Some new faces, such as Cuban forward Reiner Alcantara... and rookie draft pick Michael Lahoud, meshed with veterans Jesse Marsch and Maykel Galindo as the club set forth on the long and challenging road toward March 21 and the 2009 season opener... (more) CHIVAS USA camp opens... [UPDATED]
MLS 101: Chicago Fire Edition
MLS 101: Chicago Fire Edition
soccerticketsonline.com — Though they were named after a brutal disaster, the Chicago Fire sure have not played like one.... The Men in Red have only missed the playoffs once in their entire existence, and they are one of the most successful teams in US Open Cup history (and the most successful MLS side). Unlike the dreadful Cu (more) MLS 101: Chicago Fire Edition
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