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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Looking ahead]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=204969&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=204969&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA players Jonathan Bornstein and Sacha Kljestan were named to head coach Bob Bradley&#39;s 20-man squad for the United States National Team&#39;s upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala, to take place this Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Commerce City, Colo.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA players Jonathan Bornstein and Sacha Kljestan were named to head coach Bob Bradley's 20-man squad for the United States National Team's upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala, to take place this Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Commerce City, Colo.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Great fan events surround MLS Cup]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=204809&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081117&amp;content_id=204809&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew will meet the New York Red Bulls to crown Major League Soccer&#39;s champion on Sunday, Nov. 23, but the action surrounding MLS Cup starts well before then, as in the days leading up to the game, events in and around The Home Depot Center will thrill soccer fans of all ages.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Columbus Crew will meet the New York Red Bulls to crown Major League Soccer's champion on Sunday, Nov. 23, but the action surrounding MLS Cup starts well before then, as in the days leading up to the game, events in and around The Home Depot Center will thrill soccer fans of all ages.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Victorine undergoes successful knee surgery]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081112&amp;content_id=203467&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081112&amp;content_id=203467&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA&#39;s Sasha Victorine successfully underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee this afternoon at the Surgery Center of the Pacific in Santa Monica, Calif.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA's Sasha Victorine successfully underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee this afternoon at the Surgery Center of the Pacific in Santa Monica, Calif.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Wrapping it up]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081110&amp;content_id=203016&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081110&amp;content_id=203016&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA&#39;s 2008 season drew to a close on Saturday night as the Red-and-White drew 2-2 with Real Salt Lake in front of an electric playoff crowd of 19,265 at The Home Depot Center. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA's 2008 season drew to a close on Saturday night as the Red-and-White drew 2-2 with Real Salt Lake in front of an electric playoff crowd of 19,265 at The Home Depot Center. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Defense can't hold on as Chivas' season ends]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081109&amp;content_id=202603&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081109&amp;content_id=202603&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA needed goals desperately in Saturday&#39;s second leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake. Trailing the total-goals series by a goal, a quick response was necessary to keep the Red-and-White&#39;s playoff hopes alive.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA needed goals desperately in Saturday's second leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series against Real Salt Lake. Trailing the total-goals series by a goal, a quick response was necessary to keep the Red-and-White's playoff hopes alive.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Draw with RSL ends season for Chivas]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081109&amp;content_id=202565&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081109&amp;content_id=202565&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA scored the goals they needed to keep their bid alive to play in the MLS Cup Final at home, but they allowed as many as they put away as Real Salt Lake tied Chivas USA 2-2 in the second leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA scored the goals they needed to keep their bid alive to play in the MLS Cup Final at home, but they allowed as many as they put away as Real Salt Lake tied Chivas USA 2-2 in the second leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas play host to RSL in must-win]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081107&amp;content_id=202363&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081107&amp;content_id=202363&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA play host to Real Salt Lake on Saturday down by one goal on aggregate in their Western Conference Semifinal Series. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA play host to Real Salt Lake on Saturday down by one goal on aggregate in their Western Conference Semifinal Series. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas expect aggressive RSL side]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081107&amp;content_id=202296&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081107&amp;content_id=202296&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA lost to Real Salt Lake by 1-0 in the first leg of the teams&#39; Western Conference Semifinal Series. Now, with RSL holding a slight advantage entering Saturday&#39;s second leg at The Home Depot Center, it might not seem quite as difficult to figure out RSL&#39;s game plan.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA lost to Real Salt Lake by 1-0 in the first leg of the teams' Western Conference Semifinal Series. Now, with RSL holding a slight advantage entering Saturday's second leg at The Home Depot Center, it might not seem quite as difficult to figure out RSL's game plan.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas return home looking for spark]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&amp;content_id=202197&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081106&amp;content_id=202197&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[On Nov. 4, 2007, Chivas USA&#39;s season came to an end. The Red-and-White were held to a scoreless draw against Kansas City and crashed out of the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs 1-0 on aggregate goals. With Chivas heading home from Real Salt Lake facing a similar deficit in Western Conference Semifinal Series this year, a comparison to last year would be simple.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On Nov. 4, 2007, Chivas USA's season came to an end. The Red-and-White were held to a scoreless draw against Kansas City and crashed out of the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs 1-0 on aggregate goals. With Chivas heading home from Real Salt Lake facing a similar deficit in Western Conference Semifinal Series this year, a comparison to last year would be simple.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Eskandarian ready to return for Chivas]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081105&amp;content_id=201811&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:48:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081105&amp;content_id=201811&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[After overcoming a groin injury that cost him nearly the first two-thirds of the season, Alecko Eskandarian was nonetheless a key part of Chivas USA&#39;s run to the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After overcoming a groin injury that cost him nearly the first two-thirds of the season, Alecko Eskandarian was nonetheless a key part of Chivas USA's run to the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas confident despite facing deficit]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081104&amp;content_id=201566&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:04:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081104&amp;content_id=201566&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[When Yura Movsisyan scored in the 90th minute Saturday in the first leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series, the Real Salt Lake striker seemed to have put Chivas USA in a terrible situation.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When Yura Movsisyan scored in the 90th minute Saturday in the first leg of their Western Conference Semifinal Series, the Real Salt Lake striker seemed to have put Chivas USA in a terrible situation.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Playoff Update: Second leg]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081103&amp;content_id=201513&amp;vkey=pr_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081103&amp;content_id=201513&amp;vkey=pr_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA returns to The Home Depot Center for a crucial, must-win matchup against Real Salt Lake in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinal this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. PT.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA returns to The Home Depot Center for a crucial, must-win matchup against Real Salt Lake in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinal this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. PT.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Supporters give boost to Chivas USA]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081103&amp;content_id=201319&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081103&amp;content_id=201319&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Clad in red and white and chanting in rhythm of their beloved club, a busload of Union Ultra supporters pulled into Rio Tinto Stadium before Saturday&#39;s Chivas USA-Real Salt Lake playoff match.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Clad in red and white and chanting in rhythm of their beloved club, a busload of Union Ultra supporters pulled into Rio Tinto Stadium before Saturday's Chivas USA-Real Salt Lake playoff match.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas face uphill battle after defeat]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081101&amp;content_id=201123&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:29:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081101&amp;content_id=201123&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[In Saturday&#39;s first leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series between Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA, the hosts threw everything they had at the visiting Red-and-White.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In Saturday's first leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series between Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA, the hosts threw everything they had at the visiting Red-and-White.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Late RSL score puts Chivas in hole]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081101&amp;content_id=201065&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081101&amp;content_id=201065&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Yura Movsisyan scored a late goal as Chivas USA dropped the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series to Real Salt Lake by a 1-0 score Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yura Movsisyan scored a late goal as Chivas USA dropped the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinal Series to Real Salt Lake by a 1-0 score Saturday at Rio Tinto Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas visit Real in Series opener]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081031&amp;content_id=200708&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:18:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081031&amp;content_id=200708&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA battle rivals Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday in the opener of their Western Conference Semifinal Series.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA battle rivals Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday in the opener of their Western Conference Semifinal Series.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Role reversal for Chivas vs. RSL]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081031&amp;content_id=200695&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081031&amp;content_id=200695&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2006, Chivas USA played host to a playoff game for the first time, and the energy in the stands that day propelled the Red-and-White to a victory against a higher-seeded team. Now, it is Chivas USA who is the higher seed and must play on the road against the energetic first-time playoff team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 2006, Chivas USA played host to a playoff game for the first time, and the energy in the stands that day propelled the Red-and-White to a victory against a higher-seeded team. Now, it is Chivas USA who is the higher seed and must play on the road against the energetic first-time playoff team.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Big goal for Chivas? Second round]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081030&amp;content_id=200438&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081030&amp;content_id=200438&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[In three-plus years of existence, Chivas USA have had plenty of achievements, including the Western Conference title a year ago. But there is one accomplishment the club must attain if the Red-and-White wants to achieve the ultimate level of success: the club must win a playoff series for the first time. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In three-plus years of existence, Chivas USA have had plenty of achievements, including the Western Conference title a year ago. But there is one accomplishment the club must attain if the Red-and-White wants to achieve the ultimate level of success: the club must win a playoff series for the first time. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weathered Chivas ready for anything]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081029&amp;content_id=200157&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081029&amp;content_id=200157&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[When Chivas USA won the Western Conference in 2007, the club did so behind a core group of players.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When Chivas USA won the Western Conference in 2007, the club did so behind a core group of players.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Red-and-White confident in Thornton]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081028&amp;content_id=199882&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081028&amp;content_id=199882&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Trying to make it through Saturday&#39;s season finale against Houston without any injuries was seemingly the most important aspect of an otherwise meaningless match, and Chivas USA accomplished just that.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Trying to make it through Saturday's season finale against Houston without any injuries was seemingly the most important aspect of an otherwise meaningless match, and Chivas USA accomplished just that.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy to miss playoff opener]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081026&amp;content_id=199146&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:40:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081026&amp;content_id=199146&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[In a game that meant little, Chivas USA lost a lot. Dan Kennedy, who was in goal for Chivas USA when the club won five of six games in September and October, was sent off early in the second half and will miss the club&#39;s playoff opener at Real Salt Lake on Nov. 1.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a game that meant little, Chivas USA lost a lot. Dan Kennedy, who was in goal for Chivas USA when the club won five of six games in September and October, was sent off early in the second half and will miss the club's playoff opener at Real Salt Lake on Nov. 1.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas play Dynamo to physical draw]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081026&amp;content_id=199095&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081026&amp;content_id=199095&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo and Chivas USA exchanged second-half goals before the teams settled for a regular season-ending 1-1 draw Saturday at The Home Depot Center. Houston&#39;s Dwayne De Rosario scored on a penalty kick in the 52nd minute, just after Chivas goalkeeper Dan Kennedy was sent off, while Chivas USA&#39;s Jim Curtin knocked in a rebound in the 90th minute to help a 10-man Chivas USA squad salvage a point.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo and Chivas USA exchanged second-half goals before the teams settled for a regular season-ending 1-1 draw Saturday at The Home Depot Center. Houston's Dwayne De Rosario scored on a penalty kick in the 52nd minute, just after Chivas goalkeeper Dan Kennedy was sent off, while Chivas USA's Jim Curtin knocked in a rebound in the 90th minute to help a 10-man Chivas USA squad salvage a point.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Luis Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[West's best meet in playoff warm-up]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081023&amp;content_id=198503&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081023&amp;content_id=198503&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, Chivas USA and the Houston Dynamo meet as the top two teams in the Western Conference - though this year the roles are reversed, after the Dynamo finished atop the division for the first time in club history.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, Chivas USA and the Houston Dynamo meet as the top two teams in the Western Conference - though this year the roles are reversed, after the Dynamo finished atop the division for the first time in club history.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas USA announces 2008 Award Winners]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081023&amp;content_id=198445&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:10:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081023&amp;content_id=198445&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[With one regular-season match to play before the MLS Cup Playoffs, Chivas USA announced its annual Team Award Winners for the 2008 Major League Soccer season Thursday. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With one regular-season match to play before the MLS Cup Playoffs, Chivas USA announced its annual Team Award Winners for the 2008 Major League Soccer season Thursday. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Hosting Houston]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081020&amp;content_id=197704&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081020&amp;content_id=197704&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA will play their final regular-season match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center, before heading to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the third straight season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA will play their final regular-season match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Home Depot Center, before heading to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the third straight season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Loss to Rapids means little to Chivas]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081019&amp;content_id=197235&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081019&amp;content_id=197235&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[After pulling out four consecutive wins en route to clinching a playoff berth with last week&#39;s victory against San Jose, there was high danger for a letdown for Chivas USA heading into Sunday&#39;s match against a Colorado Rapids team fighting for its playoff life.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After pulling out four consecutive wins en route to clinching a playoff berth with last week's victory against San Jose, there was high danger for a letdown for Chivas USA heading into Sunday's match against a Colorado Rapids team fighting for its playoff life.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Late penalty kick goal sinks Chivas]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081019&amp;content_id=197201&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:15:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081019&amp;content_id=197201&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Conor Casey&#39;s penalty kick goal in the final minutes kept the Colorado Rapids&#39; playoff hopes alive as they held on to defeat Chivas USA 2-1 in a thrilling match at The Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Conor Casey's penalty kick goal in the final minutes kept the Colorado Rapids' playoff hopes alive as they held on to defeat Chivas USA 2-1 in a thrilling match at The Home Depot Center on Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Danny Bueno</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Locked in, Chivas eye West top seed]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081017&amp;content_id=196639&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:23:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081017&amp;content_id=196639&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive weekend, the Colorado Rapids make the trip to southern California and The Home Depot Center, this time to meet Chivas USA.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second consecutive weekend, the Colorado Rapids make the trip to southern California and The Home Depot Center, this time to meet Chivas USA.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Streaking to playoffs]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081014&amp;content_id=195790&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:11:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081014&amp;content_id=195790&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA, which qualified for the 2008 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 1-0 win this past Saturday, returns to The Home Depot Center this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 12:00 noon PT to face the Colorado Rapids.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA, which qualified for the 2008 MLS Cup Playoffs with a 1-0 win this past Saturday, returns to The Home Depot Center this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 12:00 noon PT to face the Colorado Rapids.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bornstein added to national team roster]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195209&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195209&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein has been named by head coach Bob Bradley to the United States National Team&#39;s 18-player roster for its upcoming match against Trinidad &amp;amp; Tobago in World Cup qualifying.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Jonathan Bornstein has been named by head coach Bob Bradley to the United States National Team's 18-player roster for its upcoming match against Trinidad &amp; Tobago in World Cup qualifying.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas USA Reserves top Quakes Reserves 3-1]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195193&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:50:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195193&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chivas USA Reserves earned a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes Reserves in a 
Reserve Division game Sunday morning at Santa Clara University.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chivas USA Reserves earned a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes Reserves in a 
Reserve Division game Sunday morning at Santa Clara University.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas hang tough, return to playoffs]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195136&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:55:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195136&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[With Saturday night&#39;s 1-0 win against San Jose, Chivas USA clinched a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. But it hasn&#39;t come easily.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With Saturday night's 1-0 win against San Jose, Chivas USA clinched a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. But it hasn't come easily.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Pete Ratajczak</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas blank Quakes, clinch playoff berth]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195098&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:27:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081012&amp;content_id=195098&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA got an early goal from rookie Justin Braun and hung on the rest of the way to beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Saturday night in front of a standing room only crowd at Buck Shaw Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA got an early goal from rookie Justin Braun and hung on the rest of the way to beat the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 Saturday night in front of a standing room only crowd at Buck Shaw Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Pete Ratajczak</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chivas head north with points the goal]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081009&amp;content_id=194609&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:46:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081009&amp;content_id=194609&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Another huge Western Conference showdown is ahead at Buck Shaw Stadium as Chivas USA comes calling on the San Jose Earthquakes.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another huge Western Conference showdown is ahead at Buck Shaw Stadium as Chivas USA comes calling on the San Jose Earthquakes.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thomas called to Jamaican national team]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081006&amp;content_id=194028&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:17:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081006&amp;content_id=194028&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Shavar Thomas has been named by interim head coach Theodore Whitmore to the Jamaican National Team&#39;s 22-player roster for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Mexico and Honduras.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA defender Shavar Thomas has been named by interim head coach Theodore Whitmore to the Jamaican National Team's 22-player roster for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Mexico and Honduras.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Back in D.C., Eskandarian thrives]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081005&amp;content_id=193341&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081005&amp;content_id=193341&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[From 2003 to 2006, Alecko Eskandarian called RFK Stadium home, scoring 20 goals in four seasons for D.C. United and becoming a fan favorite as much for his affable personality as his deadly left foot.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[From 2003 to 2006, Alecko Eskandarian called RFK Stadium home, scoring 20 goals in four seasons for D.C. United and becoming a fan favorite as much for his affable personality as his deadly left foot.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>David Lifton</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Eskandarian leads Chivas past D.C.]]></title><link>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081004&amp;content_id=193242&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:03:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20081004&amp;content_id=193242&amp;vkey=news_cdc&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t120</guid><description><![CDATA[Chivas USA drew one step closer to clinching a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs, as they soundly defeated D.C. United 3-0 at RFK Stadium courtesy of a standout performance by Alecko Eskandarian.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chivas USA drew one step closer to clinching a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs, as they soundly defeated D.C. United 3-0 at RFK Stadium courtesy of a standout performance by Alecko Eskandarian.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>David Lifton</dc:creator>
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