UPDATE: A grassroots LAFC supporters movement out of Santa Ana has launched on Facebook, complete with planning options for a stadium in the downtown. Impressive effort to say the least. FULL DISCLOSURE: I, Omar Ávalos Gallegos, perhaps the most well-known or visible proponent of putting Major League Soccer in Santa Ana going back some years,… Read More Why Santa Ana is Still an Ideal Option for Major League Soccer
The MLS to Santa Ana saga continues. UPDATE, NOV. 5, 2014: LAFC ownership confirmed that they’re open “to all options in LA and OC.” .@TrueBlueLowry21 Super complex question. Number 1 priority-a winning home for the team & fans. Open to all options in LA & Orange County. — LAFC (@LAFC) November 6, 2014 PREVIOUSLY: Major… Read More Major League Soccer is Still Eyeing Santa Ana
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So the Chivas USA to Santa Ana saga continues. Chivas USA have a “home,” if you will in Santa Ana, albeit on the KDOC TV network, which is headquartered on Grand street. The club televised a portion of their games on KDOC last season, and they’ve renewed this season,…
Fellow CSUF Titan Scott French, a soccer writer for ESPN and Major League Soccer, recently wrote the most insightful and comprehensive article concerning a Chivas USA move to some location in the Los Angeles area. The article lists a number of cities of which Santa Ana is one. As we well know, Santa Ana started… Read More Santa Ana Mentioned by MLS as a Possible Chivas Stadium Site
And no, it’s not the kind in a bottle to clear that up. But it’s not the first team, that is, the Major League Soccer squad. So worry not, NIMBYS, Downtown Inc lackeys, cybertrolls, cyberbullies, etc, etc, etc. Instead, we’ll see a newly-formed Orange County branch of the Chivas USA Youth Academy, presided by first… Read More Chivas USA is Coming to Santa Ana
On the Galaxy’s performance, “Poor and stupid,” said their coach Bruce Arena
Hello again. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve joined The Goat Parade, at SB Nation, to contribute to their Chivatown Post section. The Goat Parade is the top independent source for all things Chivas USA, and one of the longest-running. TGP delivers more news with more frequency including game previews, reviews, coverage of the Chivas… Read More Introducing: The Chivatown Post
Update: Santa Ana’s Armando Flores and the Chivas USA Reserves came back from a 3-0 deficit in Vancouver to leave things tied 3-3. Flores played 70 minutes before being substituted off for Brian Kennedy. Final: #ChivasUSA earns a 3-3 draw with #VWFC in Reserves League match at Thunderbird Stadium — Chivas USA (@cdchivasusa) June 5,… Read More Armando Flores of Santa Ana Travels with Chivas to Vancouver
And just on the heels of the Galaxy’s marketing efforts in Santa Ana, Chivas USA returns to the Santa Ana area to market this weekend’s game against the San Jose Earthquakes. Edgar Mejía, who is on loan this season from Chivas de Guadalajara, and Anaheim native Carlos Borja will be in person at Super A’s… Read More Chivas USA Returns to Market in the Santa Ana Area
Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy has made a significant marketing blitz in Santa Ana in the last month. They bought at least two billboards, one on Harbor and 17th streets and another on Bristol and Alton, and they bought adds on Santa Ana Blvd and other OCTA bus routes. Adding to that is the connection… Read More LA Galaxy Trying to Make Inroads in Santa Ana
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