Soccer Mexicana

[...] The Burrito Wrap is back, looking at CONCACAF, Puebla and a spot of deja vu. CONCACAF dreaming... Liga MX 3-0 MLS. Last week served to underline what most people already knew - the Liga MX is still a [...]

[...] a soccer match live and in person, sat in the press box, and reported on what was going on with a Liga MX team. Friday and Saturday morning was more World Cup coverage from the office. Having to see [...]

[...] toughed-out wins. The script is flipped from one week to the next. One consistency is present. Liga MX officiating will be heard. The relegation race is not fortunate enough to escape the grasp of [...]

[...] Each week this column will look back at the results from the weekend in Liga MX. It will heap praise on the Big Winner, lament for the Big Loser, and ridicule something that [...]

[...] call) . Cristian Pellerano was able to give Tijuana the win while the defense was able to keep Cruz Azul scoreless. With just a one goal differential, advancement to the final is truly up in the air. [...]

[...] need every bit of that advantage to find their way in to the Liguilla. The upcoming match with Cruz Azul will be critical for each team. If either find a way to get the three points, it will more than [...]

[...] , but they didn't really help themselves either. On the more positive side, Veracruz's draw with Cruz Azul could be looked at favorably. Cruz Azul is a tough opponent, and Veracruz continue their [...]

[...] has yet to be determined. Only three teams have guaranteed themselves a spot in the Liguilla (Cruz Azul, Toluca, and Pumas). This leaves the remaining five playoff places open to a shockingly still [...]

[...] know. Although, we do have some ideas. We polled some of our favorite writers with knowledge of El Tri to give us their thoughts ... Cesar Hernandez: -- Predicted finish: Round of 16 I consider myself [...]

[...] , and unlike the reading of those literary relics, there are no re-dos. El Tri have made their bed ... It's hard to be too harsh on the Mexican Federation for hiring Miguel ' [...]

[...] and Pachuca all played in green in support of El Tri at the World Cup (interestingly Monterrey also have their kits made by Nike but didn’t play in [...]

[...] succession for the Mexican National Team. Like an impending storm, the World Cup won't wait for El Tri to be ready. I imagine for something so grand in scale, one could never feel completely prepared. [...]

[...] for the flotsam four. No ... despite what you may think about the capabilities and tenacity of Leones Negros and Puebla, they were not able to beat tough opposition on the road. Chivas was not able to [...]

[...] . It just is. Chivas moved five points ahead of them this weekend with their win over Pachuca. Leones Negros are technically below them at the moment, but they can change quickly. Puebla isn't scoring [...]

[...] a relegation battle to remember. Chivas find themselves in a four-way fight to survive with Leones Negros, Veracruz, and Puebla. Even without the extra drama from Chivas, simply having four teams in [...]

[...] be another team from Guadalajara will be heading back down. Of the four teams involved the Leones Negros are simply the one I trust the least. They seem to be most flawed in this group of flawed [...]

[...] Getting off to a strong start in this World Cup was always a possibility for El Tri - just not one that seemed very likely. I dare not rehash [...]

[...] Mexico completed its standard World Cup participation in Brazil, a Round of 16 exit. They played quality football and made the masses [...]

[...] The Burrito Wrap is back after a prolonged summer break- / relocation- / World Cup- induced holiday. A new season means a new format, and while we’ll continue to look at top [...]

[...] two of the top three most important Mexican players at the moment. They both killed it at the World Cup. They're both currently killing it in Europe. Having Jonathan Dos Santos tucked behind this duo [...]

[...] feelings are tied up in something that I find abhorrent. Thus, Americanistas (supporters of Club America) and I rarely see eye-to-eye. They are generally not a bunch that bring about the warmest [...]

[...] of the circumstances of this loss, it wouldn't be considered devastating. After all, a loss to Club America in their home stadium is expected. Yet, this loss hurt badly for Tijuana. The team played [...]

[...] is tough, but especially tough for Guadalajara. The club has seen their dreaded rival, Club America once again equal their total for the most championships in the professional era. Yet, it' [...]

[...] that appears to be Completely Lost based on the weekend's action. The Big Winners: America Club America didn't enter this past weekend in a bad position. Wins in their first two games ensured them [...]

[...] now, and over time it could play to the benefit of this team. ** photo is used under a Creative Commons license from Globovision Tags: Xolos Tijuana Jorge Almiron Duvier Riascos Richard Ruiz Jaimen [...]

[...] disassociate it from the Clausura 2014 season. It's unrelated. ** photo is used under a Creative Commons license from Ingrid Eulenfan Tags: away goals Leon Pachuca Cruz Azul Santos draw tie Category: [...]

[...] a comment below or find me on Twitter by following @MexFooty ** photo is used under a Creative Commons license from Brian Gaid Tags: relegation Puebla Atlante Veracruz Atlas Fans Violence Chivas [...]

[...] more with less than they have. By Jason Marquitz ** the photo is used under a Creative Commons license from elycefeliz Tags: popular El Tri Miguel Herrera Chepo de la Torre New Zealand [...]

[...] . Sergio Tristan: -- Predicted finish: Quarterfinals So much pessimism, everyone is doubting Miguel Herrera and his team. I am not a doubter. This is our tournament. This is the tournament where our [...]

[...] still has key decisions to make regarding the eleven that will take the field in Brazil. Miguel Herrera's 23-man roster is a strong one. There are not too many great snubs (other than Miguel Ponce) [...]

[...] Mexico's early success in the tournament. The first is the amazing play of Guillermo Ochoa. Miguel Herrera's tactical and mental steering of this squad being the other. Both of these factors should [...]

[...] times called for desperate measures, no matter how faulty they were (and they were). Miguel Herrera was brought in to qualify Mexico for the World Cup. He did that. He brought in his domestic- [...]

[...] leading up to this World Cup. Much of Mexico’s success hinges on Javier Hernandez, Giovani Dos Santos, Marco Fabian, and especially captain Rafael Marquez. Marquez is older and slower and can [...]

[...] than Miguel Ponce) or curious inclusions (other than Carlos Salcido). The great fears of Giovani Dos Santos or Guillermo Ochoa being left off the roster were put to bed; this is a squad El Tri fans [...]

[...] off-target shots. Hats off to Andres Guardado; I didn't know he had it in him. Tags: Giovani Dos Santos World Cup Guillermo Ochoa Rafa Marquez Andres Guardado Miguel Herrera Miguel Layun Paul [...]

[...] Guardado, Hector Herrera, Jesus 'Tecatito' Corona, Jurgen Damm, Arturo Gonzalez Forward: Giovani Dos Santos, Carlos Vela, Erick 'Cubo' Torres The Reasoning: This is about as good as it gets. The Gold [...]

[...] match live and in person, sat in the press box, and reported on what was going on with a Liga MX team. Friday and Saturday morning was more World Cup coverage from the office. Having to see Costa [...]