Mexico: 5 Things We Learned in Liga MX Weekend

The fifth date of Liga MX brought the most expected match of the tournament: Tigres vs. Tijuana. Both squads were tied atop the table with 12 points (no defeats) and were seeking to take the outright lead. Meanwhile, América wanted to get back to winning ways, after last weekend’s surprising defeat against Atlas. Raúl Jiménez, one of the youngest members on the team, accomplished... 

Mexico: What to Watch in El Tri’s Hexagonal Stage Opener

The Hexagonal is around the corner and Mexico has a good chance of grabbing three points in their opener. “El Tri” has an interesting mix of youngsters and experienced footballers plus the advantage of playing at Estadio Azteca. José Manuel de la Torre is giving this new generation a chance to shine in CONCACAF’s toughest competition. The team’s average age is just 26.4... 

Mexico: What We Learned in Liga MX Weekend

The fourth date of the Liga MX was full of drama. América registered its first defeat of the tournament, while Tigres managed to secure a historic victory. The competition has picked up and after four weeks, Tijuana and Tigres have settled as the best of the tournament. Both teams remain undefeated. América and Cruz Azul trail closely, and have proven their commitment to qualify to the... 

Carlos Vela: Why the Mexican Will Not Make It to the 2014 World Cup

Carlos Vela did it again. The Mexican forward stated that he doesn’t want to be called for the match that “El Tri” will hold against Jamaica in the inaugural date of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Hexagonal. This is the second time Vela declined a call-up. Last year he said he wanted to stay focused on his team (Real Sociedad) and pass on the Olympic squad—which ultimately... 

Liga MX: Why American Fans Should Follow Mexico’s League

The top-ranked league of CONCACAF is underway. Mexico’s Liga MX draws a lot of attention in the country but very little in the United States, despite the competitiveness and the growing number of Americans that play there. Tijuana hopes to secure their second league title this season. Last year, Xolos was the team that aligned more Americans in the tournament. This campaign will not be different. Edgar... 

Predicting the Results for Mexico’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Hexagonal

With the Hexagonal closer than ever, Mexico needs to keep the momentum it had in the qualification round. However, the competition will not be easy for “El Tri,” especially while traveling to certain stadiums. Mexico will have to face the rivalries with certain teams—the United States, for instance—and dark episodes that should be kept in mind—like the 2002 “Aztecazo.” There... 

Should Mexico’s Top Soccer Stars Play Abroad?

In recent years the Mexican footballers have been better prepared and mentally strong when they face class rivals. This has resulted in rumors about transfers to Europe, mainly. But are these youngsters ready to leave their clubs? As with anything, there are pros and cons. Let’s start with the advantages. According to the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) the... 

5 Reasons Mexican International Rafa Márquez Failed in Major League Soccer

Rafael Márquez is ready to wear the Club León jersey next year. After three seasons with MLS club Red Bulls, the Mexican international never could get to the level he had when he played for Barcelona. It was not a secret that Márquez had the intention to go back to Mexico. Last month, it was reported that he wanted an Atlas loan for the offseason. Finally, on December... 

Miguel Calero: The 5 Best Moments of Former Pachuca Goalkeeper’s Career

Miguel Calero, one of the most successful goalkeepers in Mexican football, passed away yesterday around noon in a Mexico City hospital. The Colombian, dubbed “El Cóndor“, played for his national team and spent most of his club career with Pachuca, where he secured four league titles, four CONCACAF Champions League cups, a South American cup and a SuperLiga. On November 26, 2012,... 

5 Hottest Mexican Players on the Planet Right Now

The first name that comes to your mind when talking about the best Mexicans is Javier Hernández. He is without a doubt the hottest national footballer abroad but he is not alone, as others have had fantastic appearances lately. Although those who play in Europe are obviously the most recognizable, there are several players that have had superb performances in the Liga MX. Join me in this recount... 

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