CHIVAS USA TONIGHT vs. Colorado, 7, FSN West (7:30, delayed)

Site -- Home Depot Center.

Radio -- 1020.

Records -- Chivas USA 9-7-12, Rapids 11-11-6.

Record vs. Rapids -- 1-0-2.

Update -- By winning three of its four remaining matches, Chivas USA, in third place in the Western Conference, will guarantee itself a place in the MLS playoffs. Two victories might even be enough to do the trick, especially if one of them is against the fourth-place Rapids tonight. Coach Bob Bradley said his team must play smart to overcome the defense-minded Rapids. “We need to be patient,” he said. “We need to be good with the ball. We need to be clever. You’ve got to have ideas.” Chivas USA will be without suspended defender Tim Regan, but forward Jesus Morales returns from suspension.

Tickets -- (877) 244-8271.

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-- Grahame L. Jones