Mexico took on Uruguay in one of the last international windows before next summer’s World Cup. I would say Mexico was the better team but the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Here are some observations.
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Chicago Fire Season Recap: Is This Hope?
Its been a rough decade and a half to be a Chicago Fire fan but the 2025 season has given us something we are not use to: HOPE. Here are a couple things that gave me hope for the future of this franchise.
Continue readingTCK Podcast: Predicting Mexico’s 2026 World Cup roster
In this episode, Nayib Moran joins to discuss the October callups, and take a look ahead to Mexico’s possible 2026 roster. Focusing on the last players at each position. The conversation also touches on past World Cup snubs and the potential impact of U20 players in future tournaments.
Podcast also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube.
Analyzing Mexico’s Tactical Options As 2026 World Cup Nears
Mexico played to draws against Japan and South Korea in the September window, what did we learn about Vasco’s side as we creep closer to the World Cup.
Continue readingTCK Podcast: Analyzing Mexico’s September Roster
In this episode, we dive into Mexico’s September window, discussing the roster, player returns, and tactical changes. We also explore the significance of the U20 World Cup and whether it should be prioritized. Finally, we debate the Leagues Cup’s importance/significance.
Mexicans Abroad Recap – 8/25
How to Watch Mexican Players in Europe
The 2025-26 European season is upon us. I check in with our Mexicans Abroad: their club status and how to catch their games.
Continue readingTCK Podcast: Post-Game Reactions vs USMNT
Nayib Moran joins the pod to discuss Mexico’s Gold Cup Final win over the US and to take a long view at the National team.
Podcast also available on Apple Podcast.
2025 Chicago Fire Salary & Roster Breakdown
One of my favorite days in the MLS season is when the MLS Players Association releases salary figures for its members. They do this twice a year (Spring/Fall) after a transfer window closes. It started way back in 2007 and its how fans know that Cuauhtemoc Blanco was the 2nd highest paid player in the league during his 3 seasons at Chicago. The current Governor of Morelos could never quite catch up to David Beckham‘s salary of $6.5m but he didn’t do too bad at $2.7m a season. For a salary capped league, it really matters how much you pay each player and what you get out of them. For example, it probably wasn’t the best idea for the Fire to make Nery Castillo the 6th highest paid player in the league back in 2010. But that’s the past, lets see if the current FO has done a better job allocating their resources…
Continue readingTCK Podcast: Post-Game Reactions vs Costa Rica
Diego Segura joins the pod for a post-game reaction to Mexico’s 0-0 draw versus Costa Rica and a look at the Gold Cup campaign so far.