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Liga MX Power Rankings: Cruz Azul stays top, Chivas continues to rise

Can anyone stop Cruz Azul? They remain top of Liga MX having navigated back-to-back tricky opponents.

MEXICO CITY — Last week’s flutter of activity in Mexican first division soccer ended with very different results for two of the league’s title candidates. Cruz Azul retained its undefeated status through a slate of tough games while Club America was unable to pull out a single win from their three matches.

Chivas, however, benefitted greatly from the condensed schedule. A week ago, they were mired near the bottom of the league table with just one point. Today, goal difference is the only thing…

Orbelin, Chivas heap more misery on Atlas with Clasico Tapatio win

Pineda’s goal helped give Chivas a big clasico win over Atlas and kick-start their season.

GUADALALARA, Mexico — Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” rang out inside Estadio Jalisco less than 10 minutes after Chivas had defeated Atlas 1-0 in Friday’s Clasico Tapatio.

“Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be alright…”

It was a perplexing choice of song given that home side Atlas had just completed the first seven games of the Apertura without scoring a single goal and broken Queretaro’s modern-day record of going 548 consecutive minutes without netting in Liga…

Liga MX W2W4: Veracruz drama cure for crisis-ridden Chivas?

Veracruz drama cure for crisis-ridden Chivas?
If one Liga MX club earned more ridiculousness points in the headlines stakes than Chivas’ sponsor-filled news conference this week, it was Veracruz, with Guillermo Vazquez resigning and the lid being lifted on the “double contracts” that exist at the club.
On Friday, the two sides square off at Estadio Luis “Pirata” Fuente. Veracruz’s incoming coach Juvenal Olmos will be taking charge for the first time, 11 years since his last coaching job, with the…

Liga MX fans run wild with Chivas coach Jose Cardozo’s sponsor-filled news conference

Chivas boss Jose Cardozo’s press conference looked a little bit different on Sunday.
Liga MX side Chivas may not have a sponsor on the front of their shirt like others in the sponsorship-cluttered world of Mexican soccer, but they sure are making up for it elsewhere.
After another devastating home loss on Sunday — the Guadalajara club hasn’t won at home in Liga MX since last October — coach Jose Cardozo gave the usual post-match press conference to make the usual excuses about what went wrong, but his words seemed to be overshadowed by something else.

Cereal, organic cereal,…

Liga MX Power Rankings: Cruz Azul retain top spot, Pumas No. 2

Cruz Azul grabbed an impressive win over Tigres to remain perfect this season and top of our Power Rankings.

MEXICO CITY — Week 3 of the Apertura tournament in Mexico marked the very first time that all four of Liga MX’s big teams accumulated points. However, Chivas remains the only one in a group that includes Club America, Cruz Azul and Pumas to not have a win yet this season.

Their 2-2 draw at Toluca pulled them out of the cellar, leaving just one team (Pachuca) with zero points in the league table.

Here are the Power Rankings for Mexico’s first division:

1. CRUZ AZUL:
Record: 3W-0D-0L
Week 2…

Ex-Chivas coach Matias Almeyda in talks to take over Costa Rica

Costa Rica have reached out to Matias Almeyda to discuss their national team coaching opening.
Former Chivas coach Matias Almeyda has had talks with Costa Rica about coaching their national team and said he has not had any other formal approaches.
Almeyda has declared his interest in managing Mexico and his native Argentina and has also been linked with Paraguay, but it appears Costa Rica has the upper hand.
“I had the chance to talk with [Costa Rica’s] directors. They called me, which I appreciate a lot,” Almeyda told ESPN’s Futbol Picante. “As I was on vacation with the family at that moment,…

Liga MX W2W4: Best will be on display as Cruz Azul host Tigres; Pachuca aim to rebound

With two weeks down, the Liga MX table is starting to take shape. With some of the league’s biggest clubs struggling it is time to right the ship for some while others hope to continue the momentum of their positive starts. Our Liga MX writers Tom Marshall, Eric Gomez and Cesar Hernandez each pick out a matchup to watch for this weekend.
Liga MX’s best on display as Cruz Azul host Tigres
Without a doubt, the biggest Liga MX match from Week 3 is Cruz Azul vs Tigres. With six points apiece, both sides…

Liga MX Power Rankings: Cruz Azul stay top, Pumas continue to surprise

Pumas’ hot start has been the biggest surprise so far in Liga MX.
MEXICO CITY – Two weeks into the Liga MX regular season, some teams are already bucking most analysts’ preseason predictions.
Only five undefeated teams remain, while another five have yet to win. Surprises abound on both ends of the spectrum: Pumas has won its first two, including a sparkling offensive explosion against Necaxa on Sunday. Chivas, on the other hand, have dropped both of their initial decisions, with fans beginning to turn on the team’s beleaguered executives.
Where do they all stack…

Liga MX W2W4: Cruz Azul and Chivas going in opposite directions; <i>Xolos</i> look to end drought vs. Tigres

Cruz Azul were impressive vs. Puebla and will look to make it two from two against Chivas.
After an eventful debut weekend in Liga MX, another loaded slate of games promises even more excitement in the second week of the Apertura. Our Liga MX wr…

Liga MX W2W4: Xolos to beat Chivas? Pachuca vs. Monterrey a playoff preview?

Diego Cocca and Tijuana will be looking to take the next step forward this season in Liga MX.
Liga MX is back and kicking off its first weekend of the Apertura. ESPN FC’s Liga MX correspondents Tom Marshall and Eric Gomez preview the must-see games.
Club Tijuana vs. Chivas
How competitive are Chivas coming into the Apertura? How willing is this squad — shorn of leaders like Rodolfo Pizarro, Oswaldo Alanis and Rodolfo Copa — to fight for the shirt and new manager Jose Cardozo?
Saturday’s game against Xolos in Estadio Caliente promises to provide some early answers.
It’s no secret…

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