ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez discusses the biggest story lines in Liga MX, including Memo Ochoa’s struggles in goal during Club America’s slow start.
A penalty from Yoshimar Yotun and another goal from Jonathan Rodriguez two minutes later helped Cruz Azul to a 2-1 victory over Tigres in the Leagues Cup final.
ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno says a merger between MLS and Liga MX will not work because of the huge structural differences of the sport in the United States.
LAS VEGAS — The announced attendance at the inaugural Leagues Cup final between Cruz Azul and Tigres UANL was 20,132, or just over half of Sam Boyd Stadium’s 40,000 capacity. The tally was fitting given that half-measures defined the first edition of the tournament.
While word of the creation of the Leagues Cup first leaked out in February, it wasn’t until late May that the teams were finalized. The venue for Wednesday’s final, which mostly serves as the home for UNLV’s college football team, wasn’t…
A penalty from Yoshimar Yotun and another goal from Jonathan Rodriguez two minutes later gives Cruz Azul a commanding lead over Tigres in the Leagues Cup final.
A penalty from Yoshimar Yotun and another goal from Jonathan Rodriguez two minutes later helped Cruz Azul to a 2-1 victory over Tigres in the Leagues Cup final.
Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has become the fourth manager to leave a Liga MX club since the beginning of the Apertura.
Cruz Azul head coach Pedro Caixinha has agreed to part ways with the club, bringing the Portuguese manager’s 18-month stint in the Liga MX to an end, a club statement confirmed on Monday.
Cruz Azul are 11th in Liga MX having tied 1-1 against Chivas at home on Saturday. Caixinha had indicated after the match that he was already planning for upcoming games, including the Leagues Cup final in Las Vegas against Tigres on Sept. 18.
The club will now be look for a new manager in the international…
The top four sides in Mexico enjoy a massive following on social media platforms.
Mexican side Club America has more followers on social media than NFL’s most popular team New England Patriots.
Las Aguilas have 15.9 million over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, compared to the 15.3 of “America’s team.”
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While the average NFL franchise has a higher number of social media followers (5.7m) than the average Liga MX club (3.7m), Mexico’s “big four” — Chivas, Club America, Pumas and Cruz Azul — would all be inside the top half of the 32 NFL franchises…
The top four sides in Mexico enjoy a massive following on social media platforms.
Mexican side Club America has more followers on social media than NFL’s most popular team Dallas Cowboys.
Las Aguilas have 15.9 million over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, compared to the 15.3 of “America’s Team.”
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While the average NFL franchise has a higher number of social media followers (5.7m) than the average Liga MX club (3.7m), Mexico’s “big four” — Chivas, Club America, Pumas and Cruz Azul — would all be inside the top half of the 32 NFL franchises in…
Goals from Jose Maduena and Orbelin Pineda made sure that Cruz Azul weren’t upset by Emil Cuello’s score for the LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup semifinal.
2019 Leagues Cup: Orbelin Pineda (47′) Cruz Azul 2-1 LA Galaxy
2019 Leagues Cup: Emil Cuello (37′) Cruz Azul 1-1 LA Galaxy