The March window is over with Mexico drawing against Portugal and Belgium. Both were good results and showed what Mexico can do against top opponents. This is the last call up before the World Cup roster will be announced in May. So who improved their stock ?
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Mexico held their own against a side that has real aspirations of lifting the World Cup trophy. I do not understand some of the criticisms of the game plan. Mexico stuck to their plan and kept themselves in the game. Frustrating Portugal and having some chances to score themselves. They do not have the talent to go at Portugal for 90 minutes. The current player pool just does not have it in them to do that. The second half showed that gulf in talent but Mexico’s defense did not break. Even with only 27% possession in the second half, El Tri had the best chance.
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The last time Chicago played the Union it was one of the worst Fire performances I have ever seen in person. They got demolished and some of the people I went to the game with left after just 30 minutes. Luckily, this was a better game for Fire fans.
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Nayib joins the pod to discuss Mexico’s World Cup roster, player form, injuries, and tactical expectations.
Podcast also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube.
Posted in 2026 World Cup, Mexico National Team, Podcast, Roster Announcement
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It felt like 23 degrees at kickoff and even less by the time the final whistle blew on a tough performance by the Men in Red.
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The Fire faithful were rewarded with a 3-0 win over Montreal at a very chilly Soldier Field. An expected result that took some time in coming to fruition…
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Vasco’s roster for the March friendlies should essentially be his World Cup roster. The friendly versus Iceland was the last chance for these players on the bubble to make their case. Did anyone take advantage?
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It was literally the tale of two halves for the Fire. They started off well in the first 45 by dominating possession, capitalizing on a mistake to take the lead and not letting the Dynamo get their footing in the game. I expected more of the same after the break. Unfortunately for Chicago, the Dynamo had other plans. The second half was a completely different story..
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In this episode, Nayib joins to discuss the January friendlies for Mexico, analyzing the tactical changes made by Vasco and the performances of key players.
Podcast also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube.
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In this episode of The Colorful Kit Podcast, Cesar Hernandez and Nayib Moran delve into the ups and downs of Mexico’s 2025 and look ahead to the World Cup. The latest roster and its World Cup implications are also discussed
Podcast also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube.
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