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Liga MX Power Rankings: Cruz Azul top despite slip; Monterrey and Morelia plunge

Elias Hernandez of Cruz Azul shows his frustration after the defeat.
MEXICO — After nine games, Cruz Azul’s impressive unbeaten streak ended in the Apertura 2018, falling victim to one of the most frustrating and entertaining teams in the tournament: Necaxa.
Returning from international duty, the eight-time Liga MX champions are still in the driver’s seat as the season moves into the second half, however, as they retain a three-point lead over Club America, Pumas and Santos Laguna — all of whom won last weekend.
Here are the Power Rankings after Week 9.

1. CRUZ…

Chile’s Diego Valdes apologises for eye gesture ahead of South Korea match

Diego Valdes made his senior international debut for Chile against the United States in 2015.
Chile international Diego Valdes has apologised for creating a racism controversy in South Korea ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly between the teams.
The midfielder appeared to make a derogatory gesture with his eyes while posing with a South Korean fan on Monday for a photograph that has been widely circulated by South Korean media.
“In relation to the photograph that has appeared on social media, it was never my intention to offend and I offer my apologies to anyone that could have been…

Morelia apologizes for coach Filadelfo Rangel’s sexist remark

Liga MX club Morelia has issued an apology for its women’s team’s coach Filadelfo Rangel remarks after the side’s 0-0 draw with Necaxa on Friday.
When explaining his team’s failure to finish chances, Rangel suggested that it had to do with women being more “indecisive.”
“It’s because of indecision,” said Rangel in the postgame press conference. “The indecision of women. It’s like in life, they are more indecisive than men in taking decisions.”
#MonarcasInforma: Comunicado a la opinión pública sobre @MonarcasFemenil pic.twitter.com/1iy4whdXlZ— Monarcas Femenil (@MonarcasFemenil) August 4, 2018

The comments sparked a backlash on social media and…

Seattle Sounders sign Peru forward Raul Ruidiaz as designated player

Clint Dempsey scored his first goal of the season and tied the franchise record of 47 regular-season goals as the Sounders tied the Fire 1-1.
The Seattle Sounders completed the signing of Raul Ruidiaz on Friday, after the forward finished playing at the World Cup with Peru.
Ruidiaz’s acquisition had been long anticipated, with the 27-year-old’s previous club, Mexico’s Morelia, announcing his departure to MLS two weeks ago. He will be able to make his MLS debut after the secondary transfer window opens on July 10..
Sources told ESPN Deportes this month that Morelia had accepted a transfer fee of $7.5 million — quite large by MLS…

Seattle Sounders coach awaits Raul Ruidiaz move confirmation

Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer said he was unaware of the potential impending arrival of Monarcas Morelia striker Raul Ruidiaz after the Mexican club tweeted that he would be moving to the MLS.
Although reports have previously suggested that the Sounders could move for Peru international Ruidiaz, Schmetzer said he was not aware that any deal had been done.
Speaking after the 2-1 defeat at New York Red Bulls, the coach said he would await confirmation.

“I’m not aware of that tweet, so…

Seattle Sounders coach surprised by Raul Ruidiaz move announcement

Monarcas Morelia have announced the departure of Raul Ruidiaz to Seattle Sounders — but the MLS side’s coach was surprised by their Twitter announcement.
Although reports have previously suggested that the Sounders could move for Peru international Ruidiaz, Brian Schmetzer said he was not aware that any deal had been done.
Speaking after the 2-1 defeat at New York Red Bulls, the coach said he would await confirmation.
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Santos Laguna knock Tigres out of Liga MX Clausura playoffs

Cape Verde international Djaniny Tavares scored late to hand 10-man Santos Laguna a surprise 2-0 victory over reigning Liga MX champions Tigres on Sunday and secure the team’s place in the 2018 Clausura semifinals.
Tigres had taken a 2-0 lead into the second leg at Estadio Corona and were heavy favorites, but couldn’t secure their passage and went out of the tournament due to Santos Laguna’s higher regular season finishing position.
Also on Sunday, Toluca booked its spot in the semis with a 2-2…

Liga MX Predictor: Liguilla quarterfinals

1 May 2018
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With the playoffs now set in Liga MX, Dan Thomas and former Liga MX champion Herculez Gomez make their picks for the Liguilla quarterfinals.

Portland Timbers acquire Peru winger Andy Polo from Morelia

Andy Polo is moving to MLS with the Portland Timbers.
The Portland Timbers have acquired Peru international winger Andy Polo on a one-year loan deal from Morelia, the club announced on Wednesday.
The Timbers used Targeted Allocation Money, with a purchase option.
“We are excited to add a young and talented attacking player in Andy Polo,” said Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson.
“He has already proved himself at a young age in various leagues and at the international level, and we look forward to welcoming Andy and his family to Portland and MLS.”

The Timbers have acquired 23-year-old Andy Polo on loan from @FuerzaMonarca for the 2018 @MLS season. Welcome to the Rose City, @AndyPolo94!DETAILS | https://t.co/qzkt6HTl5p #RCTID pic.twitter.com/QPtZborfVu— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) January 17, 2018

The…

Portland Timbers sign Peru attacker Andy Polo – sources

Andy Polo is moving to MLS with the Portland Timbers.
The Portland Timbers have secured the signature of Morelia and Peru international midfielder/forward Andy Polo, MLS league sources have told ESPN FC.
The deal has been rumored for weeks, and Morelia manager Roberto Hernandez divulged that the transfer was done following his side’s 1-0 Liga MX win over Puebla on Friday. This has now been confirmed on the MLS side as well.
Sources tell ESPN FC that the combined outlay of transfer fee and salary will amount to $3 million over three years and that targeted…

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