Panchito Mendoza, the Chivas USA midfielder hoping for a call-up Friday to the Mexican National Team, didn’t hear the word he wanted ahead of the team’s MLS game tonight in Salt Lake City.

More on Mendoza and a brief game preview here.

Meanwhile, veteran Eddie Pope could make his 250th MLS appearance tonight, while former Galaxy player Nate Sturgis could make a surprise comeback from injury for Real Salt Lake. Details here.

Staff Writer Billy Witz has the Chivas USA perspective on today’s U.S. Soccer Development Academy Fall Classic on tap at Home Depot Center. A full game schedule is available in the previous post, by the way.

Finally, Chivas USA has a $34 offer that gets fans a seat at the Mexico-Guatemala game Oct. 17 at the Coliseum and a ticket to the club’s opening playoff game tentatively scheduled for Nov. 3 at Home Depot Center. Call 1-877-CHIVAS1 for more information.