That was a special win from Atlante, Piojo Herrera is onto something.
Nayib Morán Rivera
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When I think about Poch's return to the USMNT I think about this quote, and this phrase in particular -- "American sports reward the losers." Losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 and he got his reward. The American sports culture he criticized is the one that's giving him a hefty pay.
Zavier Gozo will be the next US talent to head to Europe at a young age. It's a trend in which the USMNT has surpassed El Tri, however, it hasn't directly influenced the dominance in the region. El Tri continues to win tournaments. This is not an excuse to explain the lack of MX...
Look forward on seeing Sergio Aguayo at Deportes Tolima. Teun Wilke is already over there getting minutes with Fortaleza. If there's no minutes in Liga MX, the Colombian route becomes an option (they get to play Libertadores/Sudamericana). Aguayo can make noise if all things fall into place.
Tonight's Vancouver-Atlante is a dangerous fixture. It could be a total dismantling of Piojo's side, or it could be the confirmation that his Atlante is the real deal.
So it is, Mexico-USMNT in Glendale. Hugo Sanchez's first game against the USMNT happened in Glendale (it was technically his debut as Mexico manager). Nineteen years later, Marquez will also have his first game against the USMNT in Glendale.
As I listen to Spanish football experts on the advantages of the player pathway from third division to first division (they're the defending world champions). It's bizarre to expect growth in Mexican football without support to the lower divisions. It's a mess, really.
Looks like America with Almada will focus on giving minutes to its youth academy stars and Almada agreed those terms. Interesting transition happening in Coapa.
America de Cali's Kevin Angulo is a player to keep a close eye on. What a talent.
Looks like Rafa's inaugural presser will be between the 10th and 15th. He'll arrive to Mexico City later this week to complete his coaching staff.
Pretty crazy to think that Martin Demichelis, who was recently at Rayados, is the RB Leipzig coach. Practically leading one of the most packed squads with youth talent in the world. Procesos.
Roger Schmidt, who coached Chicharito during that magical run at Leverkusen, is the new head of global soccer at Red Bull.
Hugo Camberos is the sort of player that could land in Europe this summer, but Chivas will ask for a price tag that’s not according for a player that’s not a starter.
The best club for Gil Mora to arrive to in Europe is Ajax. There's no other option.
El Tri will begin the Rafa era in the east coast. Would love to hear his thoughts on the idea of having his second game at Harrison's Red Bull Arena, as his time with RBNY didn't live up to the expectations. Expect the games at Baltimore and NJ with balanced crowds, for both sides.
Carlos Vela closing his career better than Chicharito should be studied.
Understand that that question asked to Chicharito today was harsh -- “When you see Modrić, Cristiano and Messi playing at the World Cup level while you’re one step below, how does that make you feel?” -- but it's also an effect to how he fell off since 2018. He's at fault too.
I don’t see Alvaro Fidalgo’s playing time with Betis improving or incrementing this season; there’s just too many midfield options in that team…
This Cruz Azul, this Chivas, this Toluca in the Copa Libertadores right now would be so amazing to watch.
Edson Alvarez should go to Real Sociedad. If he returns to Ajax, it will not benefit him. If he arrives and plays in La Liga, he has a chance to grow and give his best last years in Europe, which will help him to win a slot in Marquez's XI. Still, his presence in the XI is very doubtful.
Twenty-eight Palestinian children affected by the war in Gaza joined Pep Guardiola's youth football camp in Spain, where they trained alongside 700 children:
Palestinian children join Pep Guardiola’s football camp in Spain
Twenty-eight Palestinian children affected by the war in Gaza joined Pep Guardiola’s youth football camp in Spain, where they trained alongside 700 children.
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Football as we know it -- the leagues, the World Cup, the history of it -- is changing in intrepid speeds, and not for the good. The essence of the sport is being deteriorated by the greed of a few.
All these last-minute "no's" from multiple Liga MX teams, just doesn't look good. If you didn't want to participate in the All-Star Game, why agree to it in the first place, who's at fault? Arriola? At the end, Liga MX All-Stars will be comprised of Atlante players with Piojo in charge.
Important that this year Liga MX figures out how to pack a TV package for the US audience. Games in many spots doesn't help the product in the US. What sucks is that the league president comes from Televisa, nothing can get done without their appoval...still.
Mou returning to Spain and will use a false 9, with Diomande and Mbappe in the wings and Jude more centrally. Full circle moment lol
Eugenio Pizzuto is the revelation in the first weeks of Liga MX, same generation as Efrain Alvarez and Toro Guzman.
Rafa Marquez's second friendly in charge of El Tri will be at Red Bull Arena, now Sports Illustrated Stadium. Mexico-Peru, it looks like. Expecting that stadium to shake big time in September. Peru's coach is Mano Menezes, whose Brazill lost to Mexico at Wembley in 2012.
It's going to be extremely hilarious when Jhon Duran bags 30-plus goals in Benfica.