Category Archives: Mexican Soccer

SBI’s 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Preview

With just one year left before the start of the 2014 World Cup, Brazil hosts Spain, Italy, Mexico and other championship clubs from around the world for the Confederations Cup. We preview all eight teams and lay out the schedules for this two-week tournament. Continue reading »

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Thursday Kickoff: Mexico name Gold Cup squad; Chelsea reach Schürrle deal; and more

Mexico announced their 23-man Gold Cup squad for this summer, with experienced forward Oribe Peralta left off the roster. Continue reading »

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Reports: Galaxy after ‘El Tri’ star Dos Santos

The Los Angeles Galaxy are in pursuit of Mexican National Team star Giovani Dos Santos and have offered him an MLS-record $8 million-a-year contract to lure the 24-year-old playmaker to MLS, according to ESPN Deportes, which broke the story late on Wednesday. Continue reading »

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De Nigris move to Chivas leads all transfers in LigaMX draft

Aldo de Nigris’ move to Chivas from Monterrey was the headline of a busy end of the domestic transfer period in Mexico, known as the draft. Continue reading »

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Puebla acquire Michael Orozco on permanent transfer

By DAN KARELL Recently announced on the 35-player provisional list ahead of this summer’s Gold Cup, defender Michael Orozco made permanent his move to Puebla F.C. A day after letting DaMarcus Beasley go on a free transfer, the Liga MX … Continue reading »

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Puebla part ways with Beasley

DaMarcus Beasley has been transfer-listed by Puebla FC, essentially meaning that his contract is out and he was unable to renegotiate a new deal. Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: Mexico top Jamaica in HEX; Everton set to unveil Martinez; and more

Mexico defeated Jamaica by a score of 1-0 in a crucial CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match to send Mexico to the top of the Hexagonal group. Continue reading »

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USMNT forward Gomez transferring to Club Tijuana

U.S. Men’s National Team forward Herculez Gomez will be leaving Santos Laguna this summer and joining USMNT teammates Joe Corona and Edgar Castillo at Club Tijuana. Santos Laguna confirmed the move on Tuesday night. Continue reading »

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Club Tijuana’s Libertadores upset bid falls short, losing on away goals to Atletico Mineiro

Duvier Riascos scored one but missed a stoppage-time penalty as his side drew 1-1 with Atletico Mineiro of Brazil, knocking Xolos out of the Copa Libertadores on away goals in heartbreaking fashion. Continue reading »

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Monday Kickoff: Club America win final in penalty kicks; Lazio beats Roma in Coppa Italia final; and more

Club America launched a thrilling comeback in the final moments of regulation to keep them alive in the Liga MX Playoffs, eventually topping Cruz Azul 4-2 on penalty kicks to win their 11th title. Continue reading »

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