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 […]
2017 Clausura Preseason: Club Tijuana Prepares for the Next Competition
In the current Liga MX schedule, there is rarely time for rest between the Apertura and Clausura tournaments. With the upcoming 2017 Clausura season set to begin on January 6th, Mexican clubs are currently scrambling to prepare for the start of the new year. Xolos, who were recently knocked out of the quarterfinals of the […]
Adios 2016 Apertura: End-Of-The-Season Awards and Looking Back at Xolos’ Run
Was the 2016 Apertura a successful tournament for Club Tijuana? After finishing in first place of the regular season, and previously finishing in 14th during the 2016 Clausura, the argument could easily be made that Xolos greatly exceeded expectations. Thanks to a fluid and energetic 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system, Tijuana usually provided plenty of headaches for numerous […]
Club Tijuana’s 2016 Apertura Season Has Come To An End
Xolos were desperate for a miracle last Saturday. With a 3-0 loss to Leon in the first leg of the quarterfinals, Tijuana was already nearly out of the playoffs before the start of the second leg. Xolos needed a 3-0 win of their own, and if Leon scored in the Estadio Caliente, the home side […]
Club Tijuana Heads to Playoffs With Two Losses in a Row
Xolos are stumbling into the Liga MX playoffs. Despite the fact that manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera has led his squad to a #1 seed in the Liguilla, it wouldn’t be unexpected for many local fans to feel hesitant about the team which has now lost two games in a row. Although the first loss this […]
Playoff Preview? Xolos Stumble With a 1-0 loss at Home Against Tigres
Despite the fact that the Liga MX playoffs are still weeks away, last Friday’s game against Tigres felt as if the Liguilla had already started in Tijuana. Tickets for the match sold-out earlier the usual, and with numerous stars like Andre-Pierre Gignac, Ismael Sosa and Guido Pizarro coming to town, it was easy for local […]
Near-Perfect Xolos: Club Tijuana is One Game Away From an Undefeated Regular Season at Home
This Friday, Xolos will take part in their last home game of the regular season against a daunting Tigres roster. In what might prove to be the most difficult match of the 2016 Apertura, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera will attempt to break through a Tigres side that has only allowed four goals in their seven […]
Club Tijuana Sneaks by Toluca with a Narrow Away Victory
A win is a win, no matter how unattractive it appears. On Sunday, Club Tijuana was lucky to walk away with a 1-0 victory against a Toluca side that looked like the better team throughout the 90 minutes. While Xolos were atypically disorganized and poor with their possession, Los Diablos Rojos were effective with their […]
Toluca vs Club Tijuana Preview: Battle Between Xolos’ Attack and Alfredo Talavera
Despite the fact that Club Tijuana already has a spot guaranteed in the Liga MX playoffs, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera and his roster are still hungry for more points. “The team is thinking about getting points everywhere,” stated Herrera in a press conference on Thursday morning. “We haven’t accomplished anything yet and we know it.” […]
Club Tijuana 2-0 Chiapas: Xolos Are Now Officially in the Playoffs
Thanks to goals from Milton Caraglio and Dayro Moreno, Club Tijuana walked away from last Friday’s match at the Estadio Caliente with a 2-0 victory over Chiapas. With a total of 30 points now in hand, Xolos have also been able to solidify a spot in next month’s Liga MX playoffs. Following Caraglio’s goal in […]
One Win Away From The Playoffs: Xolos Take on Last-Placed Chiapas
Tijuana’s season couldn’t be any more different from the one Chiapas in currently enduring. After 13 weeks of Liga MX futbol, Xolos have taken charge of the Apertura tournament with eight wins and 27 points gained. Individual standouts like Dayro Moreno and Guido Rodriguez have helped carry the team through the season and pushed Tijuana […]
Club Tijuana Hold Onto 1st Place with 8th Victory of the Season
Who can stop Xolos? Week after week, Miguel “Piojo” Herrera’s men continue to rack up wins left and right in the 2016 Apertura competition. Last Friday, Xolos gained their 8th victory of the season after defeating the visiting Atlas 1-0. Although Los Zorros had their fair share of opportunities in Tijuana’s defensive area, no player […]
A Win Against Atlas Brings Club Tijuana One Step Closer to The Playoffs
Looking ahead to Xolos’ home match against Atlas this Friday, I can’t help but bring up statistics involving the two Liga MX clubs. For starters, let’s take a look at the home form for Tijuana. In five league matches, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera has gained an impressive tally of five wins at the Estadio Caliente. […]
Guido Rodriguez Helps Carry Xolos to a 2-1 Win Over Santos Laguna
Thanks to a bit of luck, and a standout performance from midfielder Guido Rodriguez, Club Tijuana was able to sneak past Santos Laguna with a narrow 2-1 victory on Sunday night. Although Xolos dominated possession, Los Guerreros will likely feel frustrated after hitting the woodwork twice during the loss. It must also be noted that […]