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CONCACAF Champions League Preview: LA Galaxy v Monterrey
The Los Angeles Galaxy are in a tough spot facing Monterrey in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 p.m. ET. The Galaxy have to play in Mexico after losing 2-1 at home a week ago. They will need their star and leader Landon Donovan to play [...]
LA Galaxy: Dreams Crushed in 8 Minutes
The 1-2 victory by Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions League this week punished the Los Angeles Galaxy for their break down in the last minutes of the match at Home Depot Center stadium this week. Additionally, this vanished the Californian team’s record with no losses thus far in the year and was an unpleasant first [...]
CONCACAF Champions League: LA Galaxy has the home advatage, Monterrey - the momentum
On Wednesday, not all eyes will be on the European Champions League clashes. At 10 p.m. ET Major League Soccer champions from Los Angeles Galaxy will be facing off Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. Beating the Rayados will be a tough task as the two-time defending CCL champions are also in great form [...]
Seattle Sounders Go into CONCACAF Champions League on a Poor Run
Seattle Sounders welcome Santos to the Pacific Northwest in the CONCACAF Champions League while they’re off to their worst start to an MLS campaign with three losses, no wins and one draw coming at home to neighbors Portland. Sitting in the basement of the Western Conference staring up at everyone else in the division is [...]
USMNT vs. Mexico: Superb defense, missing offense
The United States Men’s National Team did not score a single goal for 90 minutes but were very happy with how they played and their coach Jurgen Klinsmann had nothing but praise for them. The USMNT are not the best national team in the world (in fact, they rank 33rd and dropped one spot) so [...]
USA Earns Hard Fought Point Against Mexico at Azteca
The Estadio Azteca is one of the most difficult places to play in world football and getting a point at the vaunted Mexican stadium is a very difficult task. The draw with Mexico actually moved the United States down the CONCACAF standings, but a draw at Mexico’s home field is an encouraging result. The United [...]
USA v Mexico World Cup Qualifying Highlights
The United States visited neighbors Mexico last night in a massive CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier that led to spoils being shared in a 0-0 draw. Though Mexico maintained most of the possession throughout the match, the Americans did exactly what they needed to do to grab a vital point in their quest for Brazil 2014. [...]
CONCACAF Hexagonal: Mexico vs USA Key Battles at the Azteca
The CONCACAF Hexagonal battle is heating up and will hit a boil on Tuesday as the United States takes on Mexico. Numerous of fierce battles have encapsulated these two national teams throughout the years and Tuesday night will be no different. As the Hex continues to separate the weak from the strong a victory could [...]
Emerging Talents: Carlos Fierro of Chivas de Guadalajara
When global soccer fans think of Mexicans and goal-scorers, it’s hard not to think of Manchester United’s Chicharito. The pacey front man burst onto the European scene two years ago and has refused to look back since his move from Chivas de Guadalajara. Back in Mexico, however, Chivas continues to develop young talent, and [...]
Mexican footbal club Tijuana’s meteoric rise transforms a city and region
With Club Tijuana in the Liga Mx final against Tolcua, it marks another milestone of a club’s rapid ascendancy towards becoming one of the best teams in North America. Club Tijuana, commonly referred to as Xolos, was founded in 2007 by Jorge Hank Rhon who is the former president of the municipality of Tijuana and [...]
The Lowry Lowdown: On Playing With Cuauhtémoc Blanco
For those of you who weren’t aware, Cuauhtémoc Blanco is perhaps the most recognizable Hispanic athlete in the world. His stardom is on par with the likes of Alex Rodriguez and Oscar De La Hoya. A few years ago when Blanco and I were both with the Chicago Fire, I was able to fully grasp [...]
Northern Mexico continue their dominance in the Primera Division
In recent times, Mexican Football has been dominated by the northern based clubs of the country. Santos Laguna, Monterrey, Tigres and Tijuana have fielded strong and dominate sides in recent campaigns. Without a doubt they are the main protagonists in every single tournament during the last five years. Santos Laguna are the current Mexican champions, with great players [...]
The Lowry Lowdown: The 10 Hardest Players I Ever Played Against
There are players you look forward to playing and others you hate to match up against. During my career I have been privileged to play against some of the best competition in the world. Here is a list of the 10 toughest guys I played against and the teams they were on. [slideshow auto="undefined" thumbs="on"] [...]
Jesus Corona Mexico’s first choice in goal
José de Jesús Corona is currently, without a doubt, Mexico’s number one. The Cruz Azul shot-stopper proved to be very important this summer by playing a key role in Mexico’s quest for the gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Time after time he was called upon throughout the tournament, and time after time [...]
Hernández Comfortable with Competition at United
When Javier Hernández became a Manchester United player in April 2010, it was quite a surprising transfer move for Mexico’s supporters and media. At that very moment, Javier began to show his true worth as a footballer with Chivas de Guadalajara, his former team. He soon began scoring goals regularly in the Mexican First Division. [...]
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