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Liga MX is coming very close to its regular season conclusion. The top 5 spots are secured, with a few fringe teams fighting for that final 6th spot. The rest of the league will scramble for the 7th-10th play in spots. These battles haven’t gone without some casualties, Alexis Vega and Diego Campillo were injured over the weekend. With 2 fixtures left, we dive into this past weekend’s results and teams to consider for liguilla.
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Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 World Cup U20: Mexico vs Brazil Recap
11:39 Upcoming Challenges: Facing Spain and Morocco
21:00 Cruz Azul's Recent Struggles and Controversies
25:52 League MX: Stadium Standards and Future Implications
27:11 The Challenges of Conmebol and Chivas' Journey
29:53 Chivas' Current Performance and Future Prospects
32:52 Youth Development and Player Expectations
35:26 Mexico vs. Brazil: A Rivalry and Respect
38:07 Argentina and Mexico: A Complex Relationship
41:20 Upcoming Matches and Tactical Considerations
43:26 Coaching Changes in Liga MX
46:21 The State of Mexican Football and Future Directions
54:45 Controversial Penalty Calls in Liga MX
57:19 Toluca's Resurgence and Dominance
59:44 Red Cards and Refereeing Issues
01:02:19 VAR Challenges: Pros and Cons
01:05:09 World Cup Preparations and Stadium Infrastructure
01:07:40 Coaching Decisions and Player Performance
01:10:30 Santi's Struggles and Goal Scoring Drought
01:21:54 The State of Mexican Football Abroad
01:30:11 Emerging Talents and Future Prospects
01:38:52 Reflections on Legends and Their Impact
01:47:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook
01:48:40 The Rise of Young Talent in Soccer
01:52:22 Broadcasting Changes and Their Impact on Viewership
Summary
The conversation delves into the current state of Mexican soccer, focusing on the rise of young talents, particularly in Chivas, and their recent performances. The discussion highlights the impact of coaching changes, the expectations for Mexico's youth teams in upcoming tournaments, and the overall dynamics within Liga MX. The speakers express optimism about the future of Mexican soccer while acknowledging the challenges faced by teams and players. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the current state of Liga MX, highlighting key matches, player performances, and the potential of youth talent in the upcoming U-20 World Cup. They discuss the dynamics of various teams, coaching strategies, and the impact of international players on the league. The conversation also touches on the importance of upcoming matches and the overall standings in Liga MX, while expressing hope for the future of Mexican football.
Takeaways
The debut of young players like Inda is a significant boost for Chivas.
Chicharito's time in the national team may be coming to an end.
Mexico's youth teams have the potential to perform well in international tournaments.
Coaching changes can significantly impact team performance and dynamics.
Chivas' recent victory against Necaxa shows promise for the team's future.
Expectations for Mexico's youth teams should be realistic to avoid disappointment.
The importance of showcasing talent in high-stakes tournaments is crucial for player development.
Liga MX teams often recycle coaches, affecting team stability.
The relationship between player performance and coaching strategies is vital for success.
Chivas' management should consider retaining Milito for future seasons. Liga MX matches are filled with excitement and unpredictability.
Youth players like Camberos and Padilla are crucial for the future of Chivas.
Coaching strategies significantly impact team performance and player development.
Upcoming matches are critical for teams to secure their standings in the league.
International players bring valuable experience and skills to Liga MX.
The U-20 World Cup presents an opportunity for young talents to shine.
Chivas has a strong youth academy producing promising players.
Consistency in performance is key for teams aiming for silverware.
The league's competitiveness keeps fans engaged and invested.
The future of Mexican football looks promising with emerging talents.
Chapters
00:00 Chivas' Victory Celebration
01:39 Chivas Victory and Young Talent Emergence
04:46 Chicharito's Struggles and Future
07:37 Game Analysis: Chivas vs. Necaxa
10:41 League Standings and Upcoming Matches
13:32 Cruz Azul's Performance and Player Dynamics
16:26 Luca Romero's Potential and Critique
19:43 Chicharito's Career Reflection and Future
22:47 Cruz Azul's Dominance and Future Prospects
32:56 The Journey to European Exposure
35:44 Challenges for Mexican Players in England
38:50 Coaching Changes and Their Impact
41:53 Pachuca's Current Struggles and Future Prospects
44:46 Analyzing Recent Matches and Team Performances
48:03 The Under-20 World Cup: Expectations and Key Players
01:04:13 Mexico's Youth Soccer Prospects
01:07:17 Expectations for the Under-20 World Cup
01:10:08 Scouting and Player Development
01:13:25 Comparative Analysis of Youth Teams
01:16:21 Club vs. Country: The Player Dilemma
01:19:10 The Future of Mexican Goalkeepers
01:22:15 The Role of Experience in Team Dynamics
01:25:08 The Importance of Hard Work in Soccer
01:28:09 Ochoa's Career and Future Prospects
01:35:31 Ochoa's Legacy and World Cup Aspirations
01:38:17 Sponsorship Changes in Mexican Football
01:41:45 Chivas' Jersey History and Brand Relationships
01:47:29 Chivas' Young Talent and Future Prospects
01:53:25 Upcoming Matches and League Highlights
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In dramatic fashion Mexico pull off a 2-2 draw to South Korea and finalize their September friendlies window. Overall these were great tests for Mexico. The team still leaves a lot to be desired with not too much time left to figure shit out.
Some dramatic results this past weekend. Gato Ortiz leads America to victory over Atlas 4-2 thanks to his refereeing.
Chivas show grit, tying Xolos 3-3 after being down 3 goals.
Aguirre's 23 man roster for the upcoming international window includes 7 players that have never debuted for the Mexican national team. With Santi Gimenez' poor run of form, is it time for Armando "Ant-Man" Gonzalez time to shine?
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Now that leagues cup action is over Liga MX came back on full throttle. Tigres mollywhop Puebla 7-0. Santos end their losing streak against Chivas. Pachuca remains perfect winning their 4th game in a row.
After 2 match days of Leagues Cup we're seeing some unexpected results. Tigres, Juarez, Mazatlan & Toluca clinging on to the top 4 spots.
Chivas, America and Cruz Azul on the brink of elimination.
Malagon and Rangel continue to make mistakes, leaving the starting spot for the national team wide open.
Apertura 2025 of Liga MX put on pause for Leagues Cup Action. Phase One kicked off tonight with some surprising results. With this new format for 2025, only 4 liga mx teams will make it to the next round. Who are your top 4?
Big shout out to Battered MLS Fans for inviting me to their pod. You can check out my appearance here https://www.youtube.com/live/CGvxuAiBtfg?feature=shared
I was also invited to @cincysoccertalk which should be published tomorrow. I'll make sure to drop the link once it is out.
Chivas looked good in preseason but their success didn't carry over to Jornada 2 of Liga MX. A tough loss to Leon.
America lose 3-1 in the Campeon de Campeones final vs Toluca. The tide is starting to turn on Jardine after getting eliminated from the Champions Cup, losing the league title, failing to qualify to the club world cup and now this.
Liga MX is back in action, kinda. Chivas & Tigres did not play. There were some interesting results from jornada 1.
Are chivas fans getting illusional about their chances this season?
Is a move to Ipswich Town a good move for Marcel Ruiz?
Originally recorded Sunday, July 6th after the Gold Cup final between Mexico and USA. Mexico lift their 10th Gold Cup championship.
Recorded on July 1st, 2025 after Rayados elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup against Borussia Dortmund. Final score 1-2.
CantinaMX will be on the sidelines at Levi's Stadium for the semi final match up between Mexico and Honduras. You can follow all the action on our twitter page. Thanks for listening everyone.
Mexico moves to the semi finals of the Gold Cup after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-0.
They will face Honduras at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Live reaction from the final group stage match between Mexico and Costa Rica. Santi scored a beautiful goal to win the game but was ruled offsides.
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