Full Name: Club Deportivo Chivas USA City: Los Angeles, CA Founded: 2004 Stadium: The Home Depot Center (27,000) Colors: Red, White, Blue Rivals: Los Angeles Galaxy
Description:
Chivas USA were formed on August 4, 2004 by Jorge Vergara (owner of Mexican club Guadalajara) and business partner Antonio Cue (who serves as club president). Chivas USA, located in the Greater Los Angeles area, were formed in an effort to tap into the Mexican team’s fervent fan base in the US in general and the Los Angeles area in particular. They began MLS play in 2005. The Mexican club are commonly known by the nickname Chivas (Goats), which has its origin in a disparaging newspaper article from the 1940s. The team's official name – Club Deportivo Chivas USA – translates as Chivas USA Sports Club and mirrors the Mexican original.
Matches with city rival LA Galaxy are known as the Super Clasico.
Chivas Emblem:
The Chivas emblem and uniforms mirror those of the Mexican club. The Chivas emblem incorporates the club name, the club colors and the coat of arms of the city of Guadalajara.
Home Depot Center:
Chivas USA play in the Home Depot Center, actually located in suburban Carson, CA.
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