Ranking the Top 5 Midfielders from Liga MX Torneo Apertura

In our second delivery of the best Liga MX footballers of the 2014 Apertura tournament we bring you the top midfielders of the season. For those taking care of the center of the pitch, it means having possession, feeding balls to the forwards and creating a link with the defense. The ones playing through the flanks are in charge of providing depth to the squad, which oblige them to be fast and to have... 

America vs. Tigres UANL: 6 Things We Learned from Liga MX Final

America overcame a 0-1 defeat in the first leg of the Apertura tournament final to claim their 12th Liga MX title, thus becoming the most successful club of the Mexican league. The Estadio Azteca received over 100,000 fans, and most of them were supporting Las Aguilas in their quest to defeat Tigres. Michael Arroyo, Pablo Aguilar and Oribe Peralta didn’t disappoint and put the ball away to secure... 

5 Things You Need to Know About Club World Cup Challengers Cruz Azul

Cruz Azul will represent CONCACAF in this year’s FIFA Club World Cup. This will be the 10th time a Mexican club stands for the confederation. La Maquina will make their debut in this year’s edition and they will do it in front of Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers. The Mexican side arrives in the tournament with disappointment as they missed the 2014 Apertura Liguilla (playoffs) after... 

America vs. UANL: Issues and Decisions That Will Shape Liga MX Final

UANL are 90 minutes away from securing their fourth Liga MX title, but the feat won’t be easy. Tigres only hold a one-goal advantage over America, and they’ll play at Estadio Azteca. When Ricardo Ferretti’s side defeated Las Aguilas at Estadio Universitario, they not only stood one step closer to winning the 2014 Apertura tournament, but also broke a five-week winless streak. Tigres... 

Players Who Need to Step Up in Liga MX Final 2nd Leg

UANL took advantage of playing at Estadio Universitario and secured a 1-0 win over America during the first leg of the 2014 Apertura final. Las Aguilas have had tough times while playing at El Volcan before. The last time they won there was in the 2009 Clausura tournament. Most of America’s problems were in the back line. However, their forwards couldn’t make the most out of the few opportunities... 

UANL vs. America: Issues and Decisions That Will Shape Liga MX Final

The final showdown of the Liga MX 2014 Apertura tournament is ready. America are close to securing their 12th title, while UANL are seeking to grab their first since 2011. For the seventh time since the short tournaments were established in Mexico, the squads that finished first and second in the general table of the regular season will face in the final match. A win for Las Aguilas would set them... 

Players Who Need to Step Up in Liga MX Semi-Final 2nd Legs

Everything is set for the Liga MX semi-final second legs. Some players must step up their performance if they really want to make an impression and help their clubs secure a ticket to the final showdown. America visited Monterrey in the first leg. Las Aguilas left Estadio Tecnologico with a 3-0 win, putting Rayados in a tough situation for the Sunday match. Meanwhile, Toluca and UANL ended in a scoreless... 

America vs. Monterrey: Issues and Decisions That Will Shape Liga MX Semi-Final

History favours America over Monterrey in Liguilla matches, as Las Aguilas have secured four wins in seven matches, the latest in the 2013 Clausura tournament. Antonio Mohamed’s men haven’t lost at Estadio Tecnologico since the 2012 Clausura semi-finals, when Rayados secured a 2-0 win. This will be one of the most explosive games of the 2014 Apertura, as both clubs have lethal offensives.... 

8 Fringe Players Who Could Make Late Run for Mexico Copa America Squad

Mexico will resume activities next March, when they start their preparation toward the Copa America and the Gold Cup, which means coach Miguel Herrera has to put together two competitive teams. With one of the most talented group of Mexicans playing abroad, and a bunch of youngsters who are making an impact in the Liga MX, the competition will be ferocious. Some positions will be especially tough.... 

Liga MX: Torneo Apertura Team of the Season

The regular season of the Torneo Apertura has come to an end after 17 intense weeks, which included outstanding performances. The footballers poured their hearts on the pitch in order to help their clubs secure one of the eight spots available for the Liguilla. Despite the efforts, many couldn’t accomplish the feat, but they still turned to be standard bearers for their sides. Others will continue... 

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