Xolos Look to Maintain Positive Momentum Against Puebla
Miguel “Piojo” Herrera couldn’t have asked for a better start. Just days after securing a 2-0 home win over Morelia in Week 1 of the 2016 Apertura, Xolos followed up the performance with a 3-0 victory against Toluca in the Copa MX. The win against Los Diablos Rojos on Tuesday night marked just the second […]
Xolos Manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera Gains his First League Win at the Estadio Caliente
Better late than never. After going a full Clausura season without a win at home for Xolos, manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera has gained his first victory at the Estadio Caliente. Thanks to two goals from Dayro Moreno, Tijuana started the 2016 Apertura tournament with a 2-0 win against Morelia last Friday. Xolos hit the ground […]
Optimism and Hope for Club Tijuana Before the Start of the 2016 Apertura
I do my best to remain unbiased for Liga MX matches, but it was impossible to not feel excited as I stepped out of my car on Wednesday night in Tijuana. As I opened my door, I was immediately hit by the sound of the drums and trumpets from Xolos’ largest supporters group, La […]
Chula Vista’s Paul Arriola Scores First Senior Goal in USMNT Win
In his first ever appearance for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT), Chula Vista native Paul Arriola registered a goal and an assist in a 3-1, win over Puerto Rico on Sunday in Puerto Rico. Arriola, who plays professionally for Club Tijuana, earned a start in his first ever cap for the USMNT. Playing out on the right […]
Club Tijuana Must Reorganize Before a Possible Relegation Next Year
After 17 matches in the 2016 Clausura, Xolos ended their season with a quiet 0-0 draw against Atlas in the Estadio Jalisco. Even with a man advantage after Atlas’ Rodrigo Salinas received a red card in the first half, Miguel “Piojo” Herrera and his men failed to find victory in Guadalajara. The draw was a fitting […]
Finding Optimism after a Rough Season at Home for Miguel “Piojo” Herrera and Club Tijuana
Miguel “Piojo” Herrera set the bar quite high for himself when he was first introduced as Xolos manager in October 2015. “We come here wanting to bring many titles to Tijuana,” said Herrera. “The commitment is to have a winning team, create wins, and of course, championships. We want to see our people celebrating titles.” […]
Xolos Need to Finish Season with Dignity
Things are getting worse and worse for Club Tijuana. Last Friday, Xolos fell apart in the 3-1 loss against Pumas in Mexico City. There was a glimmer of hope for Tijuana when Dayro Moreno scored an equalizer in the 62nd minute, but two late goals from Los Felinos in the last 15 minutes of the […]
After loss to Rayados, will Miguel Herrera and Xolos qualify for the Liguilla?
Tijuana fans are becoming justifiably restless. Friday night’s 2-1 loss to Monterrey was the eighth consecutive home match of the Clausura without a victory for Los Xolos. Manager Miguel “Piojo” Herrera has yet to collect a win in the Estadio Caliente and has now gone three games in a row without gaining a point. To […]
Xolos Stumble in One of Their Worst-Ever Losses
Saturday night was not pretty for Club Tijuana. After an embarrassing 4-2 defeat by Queretaro at home last week, Xolos added insult to injury with an ensuing 6-1 loss against America in the Estadio Azteca. The defeat was a humbling experience for the team that recently had a tenuous grasp on a playoff spot throughout […]
With Playoffs Around the Corner, It’s Now Do-or-Die for Xolos
Club Tijuana could have been in sixth place of the Liga MX table this week. With a 2-0 lead over Queretaro by the 15th minute of last Friday’s game, Xolos appeared to not only have a good chance to move up the league table, but to also gain their first home win of the season. […]
Xolos Looking to Gain First Home Win of the Season
Looking at some stats, it would be easy to assume that Club Tijuana is having a rough season. Los Xolos have yet to win at home, have one of the league’s lowest averages of possession per game and have only scored 12 times in 11 matches. During the recent 0-0 draw against Toluca, some of […]
Club Tijuana: Sin Fronteras
What is a home team? A home team is a reflection of your culture. A home team is a reflection of you. It belongs to you. In Tijuana, there exists one of the most unusual “home teams” in all the sporting world. Club Tijuana, Los Xoloitzcuintles, a soccer club named after the sacred Mexican dog […]
Tijuana U-20s fall to Santos Laguna on penalty kicks in final
TIJUANA —The fans headed for the exit before it was over. After 90 minutes of regular time, a half-hour of extra time and three spot kicks, Tijuana fans went out to continue their night elsewhere. German Ramirez stepped up first and had his effort saved. Daniel Gomez followed Tijuana, also shooting to his right and also […]
Tijuana hangs tough but loses to Pumas as Miguel Herrera looks on
It didn’t look good for Tijuana coming into Friday’s match. Things still weren’t bright after the contest against Pumas, the Liga MX leader who has the league’s best attacking record and goal difference, but it didn’t go as bad as it could’ve. Juan Arango scored the opener for Tijuana but couldn’t keep the Xolos from falling […]
Xolos hope manager change results in cup glory
Even the most optimistic Tijuana fan will tell you the Liguilla is slipping from the clubs reach. There is, however, still hope for a trophy. Xolos face Atlas on Wednesday in a Copa MX quarterfinal. The tournament has entered its single-elimination phase, with Tijuana traveling to Guadalajara in search of a spot in the semifinals. […]
Tijuana hoping October brings more luck
Maybe October will be better. That’s what Club Tijuana is hoping after the Xolos failed to get a win in their final five matches in September. The month the rock band Green Day was eager to bid farewell won’t be missed by the club, which returned from the international break and secured a 2-1 win […]