Why Giovani Dos Santos Is Still a Hugely Exciting Talent for Mexico

Ever since Giovani dos Santos showed his skills at the 2005 U-17 World Cup, it was clear that he was going to be a player to follow. He was just 16 years old at that time and was the only footballer on the team who was not playing on Mexican soil. Dos Santos was arrived in La Masia at age 11. He quickly became an undisputed starter with the youth teams, including Barcelona B. Son of Brazilian... 

Liguilla Semifinalists Prove That the Liga MX Is Unstable

For the first time since the Liguilla system was instituted, the last four seeded teams made it to the semifinals: Chivas, Queretaro, Pachuca and Santos. That means Tigres, America, Veracruz and Atlas were ousted after the first round (quarterfinals). Different from most of the leagues in the world, Mexico has a playoff system that allows the top eight teams of the regular season to secure a place... 

Why Enrique Esqueda Will Be the Surprise Package for Mexico in the Copa America

The Copa America is a month away and Mexico coach Miguel Herrera is hoping to reach the final, although he has called up some surprising names for the squad—including Enrique Esqueda. Currently playing for Tigres, “El Paleta” made his professional debut with America in the 2006 Clausura tournament. However, he became an occasional player in the 2007 Apertura, where he appeared nine... 

What Javier Hernandez Omission from Copa America Reveals of El Tri Ambitions

Mexico’s Copa America squad was officially announced on Monday. As expected, Miguel Herrera won’t take all the big guns to Chile, but Javier Hernandez and Giovani dos Santos’ absences seem to be the most worrisome, at least for the fans. But make no mistake, there are several reasons why Herrera decided to leave them out from the CONMEBOL competition. For starters, the Copa America... 

5 Big Surprises in Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera’s Gold Cup, Copa America Squads

Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has yet to officially announce which players will make the Copa America and Gold Cup squads, but Fox Deportes’ Ruben Rodriguez went ahead and gave the news on Thursday (in Spanish).   Copa America Squad Goalkeepers: Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca), Meliton Hernandez (Veracruz). Defenders: George Corral (Queretaro), Gerardo Flores (Cruz... 

4 Issues to Be Decided on Liga MX Final Weekend

There’s still a lot at stake in the Liga MX, and everything will be defined in Matchday 17 of the Clausura tournament. There are five available spots for the playoffs, but 10 teams still have a chance to make it to the postseason and try to make a run for the title. The relegation race seems to be done, but it isn’t over until it’s over, even though everything tells us Universidad... 

El Tri Watch: Javier Hernandez’s Momentum Will Be Key for Mexico This Summer

It’s been quite a ride for Javier Hernandez lately. The Real Madrid striker has finally gotten a chance to prove he can make a difference on the pitch. Up until March, Chicharito had only played 19 times with Los Blancos, but only in three games had he made the starting XI. Then he joined Mexico for the Ecuador and Paraguay friendlies in late March. Against La Tri, Hernandez bagged a superb long-distance... 

Why Dario Benedetto Was Key to America’s Success in CONCACAF Champions League

Dario Benedetto was the man of the match in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final, but his performance is no surprise. The Argentine arrived in Mexico for the 2013 Apertura tournament. He had played for Arsenal de Sarandi, Defensa y Justicia and Gimnasia de Jujuy, all from his country, before joining Tijuana. Benedetto was instrumental for Xolos from his very first season in Mexican... 

5 Key Takeaways from Mexico’s Friendlies with USA, Ecuador and Paraguay

Two wins and one defeat later, Mexico have completed their first three international friendlies against Ecuador, Paraguay and the United States. El Tri’s performance was far from impressive, despite securing victories against the South American teams. The U.S. Men’s National Team left the Alamodome with a “dos a cero” victory, which was not a surprise. The Mexican footballers... 

Champions League: Mixed Fortunes for Porto’s Mexico Pair Herrera and Reyes

Hector Herrera and Diego Reyes appeared with Porto in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, and their fortunes were completely opposite. It was a one-sided match in the first 45 minutes. Julen Lopetegui‘s side tried to stop Bayern Munich, but the power of the German squad was simply too much. The defensive problems started early on the match. Bayern‘s aerial game helped them... 

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