Chivas Usa

■ When, where : Tonight, 7:30, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. ■ TV, radio : CSN, WBZ-FM (98.5). ■ Records : Revolution 4-9-9 (21 points); Chivas USA 6-8-8 (26 points). ■ Formations : Revolution 4-5-1; Chivas USA 4-1-4-1. ■ Goalkeepers : Revolution - Matt Reis; Chivas USA - Dan Kennedy. ■ Coaches : Revolution - Steve Nicol; Chivas USA - Robin Fraser. ■ Referee : Mark Kadlecik. ■ Keys to game : Revolution - Compensate for injuries; find Milton Caraglio in attack; Chivas USA - Possession game.

Baseball A 1949 MVP plaque owned by Red Sox slugger Ted Williams sold for nearly $300,000 at the first major auction of his sports, military, and personal memorabilia Saturday. Nearly 800 items sold at the auction at Fenway Park, and some of the proceeds from the auction will benefit The Jimmy Fund. Among the top sales was a baseball that Babe Ruth signed for Williams, "To my pal Ted Williams, From Babe Ruth," which sold for $195,500. Hunt Auctions Inc. says that sale set a record for a baseball signed by Ruth that wasn't used in a game.

CARSON, Calif. — Justin Braun and Paulo Nagamura scored in the first half and Zach Thornton made three saves for his fifth shutout of the season in Chivas USA’s 2-0 victory over the Revolution last night. Chivas USA (7-12-4) won for the second time in three games, while the Revolution (7-13-3) have lost five of six, including the final of the SuperLiga tournament. Braun opened the scoring in the sixth minute with his ninth goal. Alan Gordon passed from the right flank to Braun, who beat defender Darrius Barnes and converted a diagonal 10-yard shot inside the left post.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll headed in the winner in the 87th minute to clinch a 2-1 comeback win over Everton at Wembley on Saturday and secure a place in England's FA Cup final. For the first time since arriving 15 months ago for $56 million, the striker scored in consecutive games. "It's the best feeling ever," Carroll said. "I've had some criticism but I've just kept on going. I get the winner here and it's a great feeling. I believe in myself every day. " But the Wembley winner was only Carroll's 10th goal in 51 Liverpool games, dismal form that has been a key factor in his Premier...

The Houston Dynamo took advantage of Chivas USA’s own goal in the 55th minute en route to a 2-1 victory Saturday night in Major League Soccer. The deciding goal came off Brad Davis’ corner kick. Michael Lahoud hit the ball out of the goal mouth, but it pinballed off of Chivas USA’s Heath Pearce and into his own goal. Marcos Mondaini opened the scoring for Chivas USA (4-5-5) in the seventh minute with an unassisted goal. Houston’s Hunter Freeman tried to pass back to goalkeeper Tally Hall, but kicked it weak, and Mondaini picked it off. Mondaini dribbled it in from the left, faked out...

Brazilian winger Camilo scored in the 48th minute to help Vancouver tie Chivas USA 1-1 on Wednesday night in Tommy Soehn’s first game as the Whitecaps’ coach. Soehn took over the MLS expansion team Monday after Teitur Thordarson was fired. Vancouver (1-5-7) hasn’t won an MLS game since opening the season with a 4-2 victory over Toronto FC. Chivas USA (3-4-5) opened the scoring just a minute into the second half when Nick LaBrocca made a darting run from midfield and blasted a 25-yarder.

Alvaro Fernandez and Sammy Ochoa scored and the Seattle Sounders also benefited from an own goal in a 3-1 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night. The playoff-bound Sounders (18-7-9) won after losing midfielder Mauro Rosales to an injury early. Rosales went down in the fifth minute when he was tackled by Chivas midfielder Ben Zemanski. After remaining on the field for a lengthy spell, the Argentine was taken off on a stretcher. Victor Estupinan got his first career goal in the 83rd minute for Chivas USA (8-14-12)

Juan Pablo Angel scored twice as Chivas USA defeated Toronto FC 3-0 Saturday night. Justin Braun also scored for Chivas (8-12-11), who moved four points behind New York for the final playoff spot. Angel put Chivas up in the 12th minute and Braun made it 2-0 in the 71st. Angel then sealed the win with his second score in the 77th minute. Angel has now scored five goals in three games and six since moving to Chivas USA from the LA Galaxy on Aug. 17th.

Alejandro Moreno scored two goals and Chivas USA extended its unbeaten streak over the New England Revolution to five matches with a 3-2 victory Saturday night. Moreno scored his fourth goal of the season for Chivas (7-8-8) in the 31st minute, finishing off a cross from Nick LaBrocca, then tallied again in the 80th. In the 69th minute, LaBrocca banged in a rebound of his own shot for his team-leading seventh goal of the season. New England midfielder Shalrie Joseph scored his team-best seventh goal on a penalty kick in the 69th minute.

Emmanuel Ekpo scored the equalizer in the 64th minute, Andres Mendoza had two goals and the Columbus Crew rallied three times to tie Chivas USA 3-3 on Saturday night in Major League Soccer. Ekpo scored from 10 yards into the lower-left corner for his first goal since May 9, 2009. Chivas (3-4-4) led 2-1 at halftime on goals by Nick LaBrocca in the fourth minute and Andrew Boyens in the 37th. Mendoza scored in the 17th off a pass from Ekpo — his first assist since May 26, 2009.

Kei Kamara scored on a diving header late in the first half and host Sporting Kansas City beat the David Beckham-less Los Angeles Galaxy, 1-0, Saturday to improve to 5-0. Sporting is the first club to begin a season with five regulation wins since Los Angeles opened 12-0 in 1996, Major League Soccer's inaugural year. Kansas City also extended its home unbeaten streak to five matches against Los Angeles, which is 1-3 after winning the MLS Cup last season. Kansas City has four shutouts in five matches, and goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen did not have to make a save against the Galaxy.

Kelyn Rowe and Chris Tierney scored in the first half and the Revolution beat the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-1, late Saturday night in Carson, Calif. Saer Sene scored in the 65th minute to put New England (2-2-0) up, 3-0. "I think for us it was a good start. We came out and executed the game plan, which was we wanted to keep possession," said Revolution coach Jay Heaps. "We knew that L.A.'s so good on the attack and you know the old cliché, the best defense is a good offense.

Chris Wondolowski scored two goals and Shea Salinas added another as the visiting San Jose Earthquakes earned a 3-0 win over Toronto FC Saturday. Wondolowski almost had the hat trick, but he hit the goal post from close range in the 87th minute. Toronto has never beaten San Jose at home, going 0-2-3. Toronto showed flashes of style on offense, but did not have the clinical finish to take advantage. And it was let down by its defense. Manager Aron Winter's team has allowed six goals in two games.

Ticket sales for New England Revolution home games this season will begin tomorrow at 10 a.m. The Revolution plays 17 home games at Gillette Stadium in 2012, beginning with the home opener March 24 vs. the Portland Timbers Advance ticket prices range from $22 to $44 and are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-438-7387. The Revolution's home schedule is as follows: March 24 vs. Portland April 14 vs. DC United May 2 vs. Colorado May 12 vs. Vancouver May 19 vs. Houston June 2 vs. Chicago June 16 vs. Columbus June 30 vs. Seattle July 8 vs. New York ...

Major League Soccer will have its longest season this year, with the final played Dec. 1. The league announced in November that its 17th season will start March 10, five days earlier than in 2011. Last year's final was Nov. 20. With the expansion Montreal Impact giving the league 19 teams, MLS is switching to an unbalanced schedule while keeping the regular season at 34 games per team. Just seven games conflict with FIFA fixture dates, when many star players are away with national teams: Chicago at New England (June 1)

Alvaro Fernandez and Sammy Ochoa scored and the Seattle Sounders also benefited from an own goal in a 3-1 victory over Chivas USA on Saturday night. The playoff-bound Sounders (18-7-9) won after losing midfielder Mauro Rosales to an injury early. Rosales went down in the fifth minute when he was tackled by Chivas midfielder Ben Zemanski. After remaining on the field for a lengthy spell, the Argentine was taken off on a stretcher. Victor Estupinan got his first career goal in the 83rd minute for Chivas USA (8-14-12)

Although the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA both play at Home Depot Center, everybody knows which club really runs this stadium. The star-studded Galaxy never lost on this pitch during their historic regular season, and they're hoping the streak continues all the way through the MLS Cup here next month. Chad Barrett scored in the 53rd minute, Josh Saunders earned his eighth shutout, and the Galaxy wrapped up the third unbeaten home season in MLS history with a 1-0 victory over the Goats on Sunday night.

SATURDAY AUTO RACING 3:30 p.m. - NASCAR Truck: Smith's 350, Speed 7:30 p.m. - NASCAR Sprint: Bank of America 500, Ch. 5 1:30 a.m. - Formula One: Korean Grand Prix, Speed PRO BASEBALL 8:05 p.m. - ALCS Game 6: Detroit at Texas, Ch. 25, WEEI (850) COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon - Michigan at Michigan State, ESPN; Indiana at Wisconsin, ESPN2; Utah at Pittsburgh, ESPNU; Baylor at Texas A&M, FX; UNH at William & Mary, CSN 12:30 p.m. - Miami at North Carolina, Ch. 38 1 p.m. - Bucknell at Harvard, WBNW (1120)