Leon 2-4 Club Tijuana: Xolos Steamroll Past Their Liga MX Rivals
After allowing an early goal from Elias Hernandez in the sixth minute, Tijuana bounced back with four of their own during Saturday’s 4-2 win over Leon. Thanks to the three points gained, Xolos have not only claimed four league victories in a row, but also a current spot at the top of the Liga MX […]
Leon vs Xolos: Club Tijuana Eyes Fourth League Victory in a Row
Few Xolos fans will want to remember the last time Tijuana made the away trip down to Leon. The previous meeting in Guanajuato, on November 23rd of last year, ended with an agonizing 3-0 loss to Xolos in the first leg of the Liguilla quarterfinals. Although Tijuana was able to bounce back at home a […]
Club Tijuana 1-0 Cruz Azul: Xolos Maintain Their Tenuous Control of 1st Place
A win is a win is a win. No matter the inevitable complaints or criticisms, nothing can take away the three points that Tijuana gained last Friday in the 1-0 victory against Cruz Azul. Xolos, who finished the match behind the visiting team in possession, shots, passes and corners, found a way to stumble past […]
Seven California Players Named To U.S. U-18 January Camp
United States U-18 Men’s National Team coach Omid Namazi has named a roster of 28 players for a January camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, and seven players have California connections with four of them coming from the San Diego County. Heading to the Sunshine state is goalkeeper Eric Lopez (LA Galaxy, Los […]
Chivas 0-1 Club Tijuana: Xolos Pull Off Surprise Win in Guadalajara
By halftime of last Saturday’s clash between Chivas and Tijuana, it was fairly easy to say that Xolos were lucky with a 0-0 scoreline. Sure, Paul Arriola hit the crossbar off a dangerous counter, but the opportunity was one seldom seen during the first 45 minutes. It was clear that manager Miguel Herrera wanted a […]
Club Tijuana Looks Ahead to Difficult Away Match Against Chivas
At the risk of spoiling Xolos’ fun from last week’s historic 6-2 win over Puebla, the team still has an enormous amount of work to do. With little time to celebrate the one-sided victory, manager Miguel Herrera and his roster will be heading to Guadalajara this afternoon for Saturday’s match against Chivas. Despite the fact […]
Marcelo Balboa and the Importance of Bilingual Soccer Coverage in the U.S.
There is a strong demand from millions of fans for English language coverage of Mexican soccer. Liga MX is the most watched soccer league in the United States, and the Mexican National Team routinely packs massive American football stadiums for friendlies and summer tournament affairs. Yet despite the wishes of so many, there continues to […]
Jugadores Sin Fronteras: Arriola, Corona, and San Diego Shine in Tijuana
In the midst of a celebratory night at Estadio Caliente, there was a unmistakable bond on display between two neighboring cities. Those cities are Tijuana and San Diego. In between them lies the Mexican-American border. On the southern side exists Club Tijuana, commonly known as the Xolos, a Liga MX soccer team that has given […]
Club Tijuana Gains a Noteworthy Home Win Through a 6-2 Demolition of Puebla
Xolos love to put on a show at the Estadio Caliente. Last Friday, in the organization’s 200th game at the venue, Tijuana showcased its attacking strength with an astounding 6-2 victory against Puebla. In a time where fans are currently worried about a Xolos frontline without Dayro Moreno or Gabriel Hauche, starters like Aviles Hurtado, […]
Tijuana Aiming for a Rebound During a Historic Moment for the Organization
“It is a very important week for the club,” said Xolos’ Juan Carlos Nuñez during a press conference on Tuesday. “We all know it and it would be nice to give our fans a win and a trophy this tournament.” As Nunez mentioned, there should be plenty for Tijuana to celebrate during the next few […]
Morelia 2-0 Club Tijuana: Xolos Falter in Season Opener
Last Saturday, problems for Tijuana emerged as soon as the starting lineup was announced. Adjustments and changes were expected, but many were left bewildered after the last tournament’s leading goalscorer, Dayro Moreno, was left out of the gameday roster. Without a spot in the starting XI or the bench, it soon became clear that the […]
Small Adjustments for Club Tijuana in Its Season Opener Against Morelia
Xolos will start the 2017 Clausura with a slight disadvantage. Against Morelia this Saturday, Tijuana will be left without manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera. For those who don’t remember, Herrera was thrown out of Xolos’ last match, a thrilling quarterfinal second leg at home against Leon on November 26th. Down to ten men and without Herrera […]
Club Tijuana’s Five Best Players of the 2016 Apertura
Although Xolos finished the Apertura with an exit in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs, the team still managed to exceed expectations with a spot at first place in the regular season. Due to some smart transfer movement over the summer, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera was able to turn around his roster which once looked […]
Club Tijuana Preseason: Xolos Enter 2017 With a Win Over Atlas in San Diego
Thanks to a brace from striker Henry Martin, and a late goal from substitute Edgar Lopez, Tijuana walked away from Wednesday night’s friendly against Atlas with a 3-1 victory. The match, which was held in San Diego’s Mesa College, marked the only opportunity for Xolos manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera to test out his new options […]
Club Tijuana Preseason: Atlas Set to Face Xolos in San Diego on December 28th
“We are trying to reaffirm what we did last season,” said Xolos manager Miguel Herrera during a press conference last Wednesday. “We have higher expectations, a better demand now.” After finishing the most recent regular season in first place, Herrera wasn’t exaggerating when he stated that Tijuana now has bigger goals in mind. Although Xolos […]
San Ysidro’s Ernesto Espinoza is Making Waves with Xolos and the USYNT
It seems as though it’s only a matter of time before we start hearing more about Club Tijuana’s Ernesto “Moe” Espinoza. During the past several months, the 17-year-old from San Ysidro has not only emerged as a key figure in Xolos’ U17 roster, but also as a member of the U18 and U19 squad for […]