Mexico City (Part 2): Therapeutic Nostalgia at the Azteca

When I woke up Friday morning, September the 8th, 2017, I had that old Winston Churchill line echoing in my head. “The GREATEST thrill a man can experience,” Churchill once said, “is to be shot at and missed.” Walking around Colonia Roma that morning, I could feel this quote being applicable to almost every man, […]
LAFC Linked to Superstar Quartet as Rumors Start to Heat Up

LAFC are entering a crowded sporting market, and know that a big player or three will likely be needed for off-field reasons as much as those on the field. And that’s why they are being linked to some very big names. A report from ESPNFC noted LAFC, which will enter MLS for the 2018 season, […]
El Tri is in Town and the Legends are on the Loose

Wednesday night, June the 1st, Mexico will take on Chile at Qualcomm Stadium, in the final tune-up match for both sides before the Copa America Centenario begins later this week. This San Diego stop-off for El Tri is about more than just a friendly with the reigning champions of South America. The build up to […]
Does Mexico need Guillermo Ochoa, Giovani dos Santos and Carlos Vela?

Arguments could easily be made for and against the inclusion of the noteworthy stars, but would El Tri struggle to find success if the three players were left off the roster? According to Friday night’s dominating 3-0 win over Canada, the short and simplified answer seems to be no. Mexico was excellent in Vancouver in […]
Fox analyst Mariano Trujillo on the stakes of CONCACAF Cup: “It’s the most important game” for Mexico

Saturday’s unprecedented CONCACAF Cup showdown between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rose Bowl is certainly the game of the year in Southern California and is a huge occasion for fans of both national teams. The game, which is a one-game playoff to determine which of the past two CONCACAF Gold Cup champions will represent […]