Jonathan Dos Santos of Mexico celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game against Paraguay.
The beginning of a new managerial era for the Mexican national team represents a new chance for El Tri to gain relevance. With Gerardo “Tata” Martino now at the helm — and adamant that global respect for the national team is paramount — several of Mexico’s top names had an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talents in the latest international break.
Following the recent victories over Chile and Paraguay, here is the latest Mexico hot list.
Heating Up
Carlos Rodriguez, MF, Monterrey
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MLS commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX president Enrique Bonilla speak of their hopes of bringing unity to the two leagues as they announce the Campeones Cup.
Veracruz’s 2-0 loss to Liga MX leader Leon on Sunday condemned the team to relegation and brought tears to the eyes of young goalkeeper Sebastian Jurado on the final whistle.
But Los Tiburones Rojos are likely to remain in Mexico’s top division, as long as the club pays 120 million Mexican pesos (just over $6 million) to keep its place in a league looking to expand from 18 to 19 teams for next season.
“[Club owner] Fidel [Kuri] has the money to pay, but the idea was to save the team from relegation…
America have beaten Chivas twice to assert their authority.
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Club America manager Miguel Herrera was reluctant to twist the knife after his team’s comfortable 2-0 victory over Chivas in the Clasico Nacional on Saturday, but it would have been easy to do so.
The win, combined with Las Aguilas’ 2-0 Copa MX quarterfinal victory last Wednesday, capped a nightmare week for Chivas. And Herrera, bringing his team to face Chivas in Guadalajara for the first time since winning title No. 13 last December, had the ammunition to rub in his team’s…
Minnesota United shipped three goals past the San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium, to remain perfect after the first two games of the MLS season.
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San Jose Earthquakes coach Matias Almeyda believes the image of MLS is changing and that the league is becoming increasingly attractive for top younger players.
The Argentine is a recent arrival in MLS and thinks the notion of it being a “retirement league” is outdated.
“Obviously it’s projected that from now into the future [the league] gets better, but I see a big change with respect to incoming players,” said Almeyda in an interview with ESPN. “Now young players are coming, whereas before older…
Even with his extensive managerial resume, ESPN FC’s Alejandro Moreno is unsure Tata Martino will be able to satisfy Mexico’s high expectations.
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Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s first real Mexico national team squad will be out this week and, naturally, there will be a heavy emphasis put on the return of the Europe-based group, which the Argentine coach has already said will make up the bulk of the squad.
However, the most intriguing aspect will not be the return of Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Andres Guardado, but which Liga MX players Martino includes in his first squad to face Chile (March 22) and Paraguay (March 26).
There were clues to…
Carlos Salcedo returned to Mexico in January to join Tigres from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Tigres UANL defender Carlos Salcedo is adamant that the current Liga MX leader has the quality to compete at the top end of the Bundesliga.
The 25-year-old center-back returned to Mexico in January to join Tigres from Eintracht Frankfurt and is preparing for Saturday’s Clasico Regio against city rival Monterrey.
“We’d have a playing style probably like that of [fourth-placed Borussia] Monchengladbach, we’d possibly be amongst the top four [in Germany],” said Salcedo in an interview with ESPN. “[Tigres…
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United States international midfielder Joe Corona is set to sign for LA Galaxy on a permanent deal from Club Tijuana, sources have told ESPN FC.
The signing was first reported by Yahoo! Sports.
The 28-year-old won the Liga MX title with Club America on loan last season, but didn’t feature much this season on return to Club Tijuana under Oscar Pareja — partly due to injuries — and has recently expressed an interest in playing in MLS.
Joe Corona had spent several seasons in Liga MX at Tijuana and Club America.
Galaxy exercised their option to buy out the contract of Mexico…
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The LA Galaxy have signed United States international midfielder Joe Corona on a permanent deal, the club announced on Wednesday.
“Joe is an experienced and quality player who can immediately address an area of need for our club,” Galaxy general manager Dennis te Kloese said. “I am familiar with Joe from his time in Liga MX and think he can be an impactful player on our roster. We are excited to welcome Joe to our team and look forward to his contributions.”
The 28-year-old won the Liga MX title…
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CARSON, Calif. — Mexican winger Uriel Antuna turned down the opportunity to return to Liga MX in order to join LA Galaxy this season and has set lofty personal targets for the upcoming MLS campaign.
Galaxy kicks off its 2019 MLS season at home to Chicago Fire on Saturday, with El Tri youth international Antuna expected to start, as he has in preseason under Argentine coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto.
“Among my goals this season is to provide as many assists as possible, for example I put myself…
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LAFC have signed midfielder Alejandro Guido from Club Tijuana of Liga MX.
Guido, 24, will be added to the roster upon receipt of his international transfer certificate, the club announced Wednesday.
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“Alejandro has all the attributes to succeed in this league and we believe he will have an immediate impact,” LAFC general manager John Thorrington said in a statement. “His qualities will prove to be a good fit with what we’re trying to implement this year…