Liga MX Week 4 Preview: Lobos BUAP, CCL final rematch and Monterrey’s clash vs Chivas

Oh Liga MX, how we missed you. After only three weeks, we’ve already seen the recently promoted Lobos BUAP move up to first place, two Panenkas in one Mexico City rivalry match and a hat-trick during Enner Valencia’s first game back in the league. In the true spirit of Liga MX, Valencia then earned a […]
Tigers and Goats: Liga MX Final Preview

The time has come. The match-up has been set, and oh what a match-up we have. The final of the 2017 Clausura in Liga MX sees two teams carrying rather dramatic and historically significant narratives into the closing chapter of this season. Club de Fútbol Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and Club […]
Tigres 2-0 Club Tijuana: Xolos run out of playoff steam in El Volcan

Thursday night’s 2-0 loss for Tijuana could easily be defined by a handful of post-game stats. During the first leg of the Liga MX semifinal, Xolos maintained 35% possession of the ball in comparison to Tigres’ 65%. While Tijuana collected a meager tally of two shots over 90 minutes, the opposition amassed an impressive total […]
Club Tijuana 2-0 Morelia: Xolos earn a place in Liga MX’s semifinals

After stumbling in the first leg of the quarterfinals with a 1-0 loss, Tijuana bounced back on Sunday night with a satisfying 2-0 win over Morelia. Thanks to goals from Juan Martin Lucero and Henry Martin, Xolos sneaked past their quarterfinal opposition and gained a coveted spot in the final four of the playoffs. The […]
Tigres vs Club Tijuana: The Return of Miguel Herrera

Following a five-match ban, Tijuana manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera is set to lead Xolos in this Saturday’s game against Tigres. A spot in the playoffs has already been secured for the squad, leaving the coach with the role of maintaining momentum for Tijuana before the Liguilla. Unfortunately for Xolos fans, the upcoming gameday roster won’t […]