We know that the ChivaHermanos in California are counting down the days to support the team they love and we are sure that during the Leagues Cup 2024, they will turn out to make the Rebaño feel at home.
On Friday, July 26, the Rebaño will kick off its participation in the second edition of the tournament that pits Liga MX teams against MLS teams, and the objective is clear: to win the tournament to ensure its participation in the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025.
On this occasion, the Golden State will be Chivas' home, as they will face the San Jose Earthquakes at Levi's Stadium, where they will be the home team, and the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. With 100 days to go until the start of the bi-national tournament, we are going to tell you all about the opponents Guadalajara will be facing in the first round, with whom they share Group West 2.
- Chivas vs San Jose Earthquakes / July 27, 2024
It was founded under the name of San Jose Clash on June 15, 1994, but changed its name to Earthquakes 6 years later. It is one of the founding franchises of Major League Soccer. In 2005, the team was relocated to Houston but returned to its original home in 2008.
Among their achievements are the MLS Cups of 2001 and 2003. Its maximum historical reference is Chris Wondolowski, who scored 169 goals with the team's jersey. Incidentally, the former U.S. striker stands out as the player who has scored the most goals in the history of the league, with 174.
A curious fact is the story of Cade Cowell, who today wears the shirt of Guadalajara and debuted as a professional with San Jose, a team with which he played 114 games and became the youngest player in MLS history to play 100 games.
In the current MLS campaign, the Quakes are at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with 3 points after 8 games played.
- Chivas vs LA Galaxy / August 4, 2024
In its second match, Guadalajara will face the Los Angeles team, which was founded in 1994 and is one of the clubs with the longest history in MLS. The Galaxy is the biggest winner in the history of U.S. soccer, with five league titles and one in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Among the Club's top legends are Landon Donovan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and David Beckham. In addition, 'Chicharito' Hernandez recently wore their colors and scored 39 goals with the Angelinos.
The Galaxy led the Western Conference with 15 points in 8 matches played. This will be the fourth meeting between Los Angeles and Guadalajara, with one win for the Rebaño and three for the Galacticos.
