Honda SuperClasico

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The Honda SuperClasico is a football derby between Major League Soccer teams Los Angeles Galaxy and C.D. Chivas USA and is considered as the only "true" local derby in the MLS, both being based in the city of Los Angeles, California.

For this particular derby, the name "Superclásico" comes from the Mexican superclásico between América and Chivas, though it is most likely originally taken from the famous Boca Juniors vs. River Plate derby in Buenos Aires (the "superclasico"). The derby is sponsored by auto company Honda, and the teams play four league games a year (in addition to any US Open Cup or playoff matches). All games are played at The Home Depot Center.

[edit] Summary of all matches

Played Galaxy Won Drawn Chivas USA Won
9 7 1 1

[edit] Results of recent meetings

Date Galaxy score Chivas USA score
30 Sep 2006 3 0
15 Jul 2006 0 0
8 Jun 2006 1 2
15 Apr 2006 2 1
10 Aug 2005** 1 0
3 Aug 2005* 5 2
16 Jul 2005 2 0
28 May 2005 2 0
23 Apr 2005 3 1

* - US Open Cup match ** Played at LA Memorial Coliseum

[edit] Upcoming matches

Date Home Away
28 Apr 2007 Galaxy Chivas USA
20 May 2007 Chivas USA Galaxy
23 Aug 2007 Galaxy Chivas USA
13 Sep 2007 Chivas USA Galaxy