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Hugo makes his roster official for Gold Cup
By: John |
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Hugo Sanchez turned in his list for the Gold Cup last week, but none of us were privy to the names until this evening when CONCACAF released the lisy of rosters on its official Gold Cup site. Hugo had called a pool of 28 players, from which he would decide both the Gold Cup […]
Category: Mexico Football League
Tags: Another title for Pachuca as Blanco bows out
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Whoever is making the title cases for Pachuca is a busy man at the moment. The Tuzos just keep adding to their collection, as they claimed the Clausura title, thanks to a 1-1 draw Sunday night against América, to win on aggregate 3-2.
With the title, Pachuca is now the reigning champions of Mexico, CONCACAF, and […]
Pachuca, Puebla grab early advantages
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A well-rested Pachuca came close to sewing up the Clausura championship, as they won 2-1 Friday night in the Azteca against América.
Two second-half goals from Juan Carlos Cacho put the Tuzos ahead 2-0 before a late penalty from Cuauhtémoc Blanco left the Águilas with a chance in Sunday’s return leg.
Pachuca had not played in […]
Nery looks good in Green
By: John | 4 Comments
Mexican born, Uruguayan reared, and current Greek League dynamo, Nery Castillo reported to Mexican National Team duty yesterday, much to the amazement of most, except the one that matters most: Hugo Sanchez. He never doubted that Nery would keep his word, so here he is.
Nery had some choice comments about coming to Mexico […]
Category: Mexico Football LeagueAmerica Wins 3rd Clásico in a row, Will Meet Pachuca in Finals
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Another grueling week for America, another obstacle overcome. After a goalless draw vs. Santos with mostly reserves on Wednesday, America defeated Chivas twice in 3 days. Two 1-0 wins were enough to clinch yet another finals birth for one of Mexico’s most celebrated teams.
Category: Mexico Football LeagueCruz Azul update
By: Chris | 2 Comments
The trials of Cruz Azul, who I mentioned in yesterday’s post, have taken a turn for the worst, as the Mexican press is reporting that the team has been eliminated from the Clausura semifinals.
The suspension only lasts for one game, but with the team’s next game being the return leg of the semifinals tomorrow at […]
FRANTIC FRIDAY! News galore!
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First things first, the opening legs of the semifinals for the Clausura title both took place on Thursday, with Pachuca and América both taking advantages into Sunday’s return legs.
Pachuca opened the day with a 3-1 win at Cruz Azul behind two goals from Christian Giménez. The Tuzos led 2-0 before Jared Borgetti scored on a […]
Clausura semifinals preview
By: Chris | No Comments
Four teams are left in the Clausura playoffs, with the action getting underway tonight.
Both of the first legs will be played tonight while the return legs will be played Sunday night.
Pachuca v. Cruz Azul
Thursday:
Pachuca at Cruz Azul - 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT
Sunday:
Cruz Azul at Pachuca - 9 PM […]
Copa Libertadores preview: América v. Santos (Brasil)
By: Chris | 2 Comments
Wednesday, May 16
América vs. Santos FC at México DF
8:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM CT / 5:45 PM PT live
Fox Sports en Español
Only one Mexican team remains in the Final 8 of the Copa Libertadores, as they hope to keep a streak alive of having at least one Mexican team in the semifinals for the […]
Atlante heads to the beach
By: Chris | 1 Comment
Atlante, one of Mexico City’s four teams, will be moving to Cancun permanently for the upcoming season.
The Potros de Hierro have played in the Azteca Stadium for the last few years, after their former home, Estadio Neza ‘86, was deemed unusable for the Primera Division.
The move is reminiscent of Necaxa’s a few years ago, another […]
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