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Could MLS, Liga MX actually merge in the future? MLB might provide the blueprint

After Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s declaration that he’s the top player MLS has ever seen, Shaka Hislop shares his top five Designated Players of all time.

Craig Burley says Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Ruud Gullit late in his career and lays out how Zlatan would fare if he returned to Europe.

Wayne Rooney discusses the two things that he would change about Major League Soccer.

MEXICO CITY — Enrique Bonilla isn’t known for being brash. The Liga MX president is more comfortable in the day-to-day decision-making of running Mexico’s first division than he is in front of the media. But when it comes to the alliance between Liga MX and MLS, Bonilla is direct: he’s adamant that the partnership is going to impact club soccer in North America in a major way.

“A huge success for sports in the United States and a huge success for football in Mexico,” is Bonilla’s take on what’s…

Chivas win Clasico Tapatio, 10-man America hold Pumas

Alexis Vega’s goal and subsequent celebration in the Clasico Tapatio caused a stir on social media.
MEXICO CITY — Two of Liga MX’s biggest derbies took place on Saturday, with Chivas earning the bragging rights over Atlas thanks to a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara’s Clasico Tapatio and Pumas managing a 1-1 tie against 10-man Club America in Mexico City’s Clasico Capitalino.
Chivas’ victory was sealed when young Mexico international Alexis Vega cut inside from the left wing and launched a swerving, dipping shot from outside the penalty area that left Atlas goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no chance.
But…

Costa Rica coach resigns, citing boredom

Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop weigh the pros and cons of CONCACAF’s qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup, which emphasizes the FIFA rankings.
Gustavo Matosas has stepped down as manager of the Costa Rica national team after less than a year in the job, blaming the frequent down times between games that made him feel unproductive.
“I realized that in the national side I feel unproductive even though I kill myself watching videos,” Matosas said at a press conference on Wednesday.
“It’s not what I like to be doing.”
An Argentine national who played for Uruguay, Matosas was in charge for just eight games but will stay on for Friday’s friendly…

Portuguese coach Caixinha leaves Cruz Azul

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…

Queretaro tops Liga MX, Macias continues to impress

Francisco Venegas’ stunning goal from beyond the halfway line wouldn’t be enough as Mexico fell to Honduras in the Pan American Games.

Diego Simeone discusses how Mexico international and Atletico Madrid newcomer Hector Herrera fits into his plans tactically this season.

Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved.

Herculez Gomez explains why the new Leagues Cup is a first step toward more direct competition between MLS and Liga MX.
There were 27 Liga MX games over the last 20 days, with the 2019 Apertura regular season table starting to take shape at the international break.
Here’s what we’ve learned over the eight rounds of games so far:
Inconsistency rules
The Liga MX power hierarchy appears to be fairly well set, at least on paper. Mexico’s first division — with its split season format and playoffs — may be much more amenable than the big European leagues to outsiders making a run at the title, even if the division between…

Manager resigns from Liga MX’s worst club

Francisco Venegas’ stunning goal from beyond the halfway line wouldn’t be enough as Mexico fell to Honduras in the Pan American Games.

Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved.

Herculez Gomez explains why the new Leagues Cup is a first step toward more direct competition between MLS and Liga MX.
Veracruz extended its winless Liga MX run to 33 games on Tuesday in its 5-0 defeat to Queretaro and is now looking for a new manager after the resignation of veteran head coach Enrique Meza was confirmed on Wednesday.
Club owner Fidel Kuri announced he’d accepted Meza’s resignation in a public letter, bringing an end to a reign that only began in June.
The under-fire owner indicated it wouldn’t be just to only blame Meza for the club’s abysmal form, slamming what he labeled the “deciduous” and “inefficient”…

Meza leaves Veracruz on 33-game winless run

Francisco Venegas’ stunning goal from beyond the halfway line wouldn’t be enough as Mexico fell to Honduras in the Pan American Games.

Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved.

Puebla pledges free beer if club loses to Juarez

Puebla fans can look forward to free beer if the club loses on Thursday.
PUEBLA — Puebla fans who attend the club’s Liga MX match against Juarez on Thursday will receive free beer if the home side fails to win, the club has announced.

The free beer would be distributed at the club’s next home game on Matchday 9, against Atletico San Luis.

¡Si no ganamos el jueves, una cerveza de regalo en el partido ante @AtletideSanLuis!#LaFranjaQueNosUne

MLS getting closer to Liga MX – De Boer

Josef Martinez converted his second penalty attempt to score Atlanta United’s winner and secure the first Campeones Cup win for an MLS side.
Atlanta United head coach Frank de Boer believes his team’s 3-2 victory over Club America on Wednesday is a significant step to MLS closing the gap with Liga MX.
Mexico’s top division has traditionally dominated against MLS teams, but Atlanta’s victory over Liga MX’s most successful club saw MLS take the second edition of the Campeones Cup, with Tigres having lifted the inaugural trophy last year against Toronto.
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“I think it’s very important,” said De Boer, speaking in Spanish, at the postgame…

MLS getting closer to Liga MX – Atlanta’s De Boer

“I think it’s very important,” said De Boer, speaking in Spanish, at the postgame…

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