We check in on LigaMX as a new season is ready to kick off or so we think. Transfer season is upon us, will any Mexicans be finding new clubs in Europe?
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TCK Podcast: LigaMX & Transfer Rumors
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Weekend Preview: 7/17
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Tagged chicharito, Chucky, lozano, MLS, napoli, Pulido, Vela
CONCACAF Player of the Year
Jon Arnold reached out about who is the best player in CONCACAF right now. With seasons all but over, I thought about who I would name the CONCACAF Player of the Year. This season has a couple of favorites but for me there is one player that is above the others: Raul Jimenez.
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Tagged CONCACAF, england, EPL, POTY, raul jimenez, USMNT, wolves
Chicharito chats with Rio Ferdinand
A few days ago, Rio Ferdinand had Chicharito on his YouTube channel. The two caught up and talked about their time together at Manchester United.
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Tagged chicharito, Javier Hernandez, manchester united, mexico, Real Madrid, Rio Ferdinand
Gracias Chicha
Everyone’s favorite Little Pea is leaving Europe and coming to MLS. Of course the transfer to a “lesser” league will disappoint many but I’m taking a different approach.
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Tagged chicharito, Chivas, Galaxy, manchester united, MLS
Dream Season for Raul Jimenez
Raul Jimenez had a bumpy start to his European career. It started with him receiving just 4 league starts in his first season with Atletico Madrid and scoring 1 goal. His estimated $12m transfer seemed like a bust for the Spanish giants. He was sent to Benfica and experienced some success but was never fully trusted to lead the line for the Portuguese giants. Jimenez never started more for than 8 league games or saw more than 1,000 league minutes in any of his 3 seasons in Portugal. Although he did reach double digit goal totals in 2 out of the 3 seasons, he wanted more responsibility than being a super sub. A Mexican striker in Europe in wanting to be more than a super sub, sound familiar?
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Tagged Atletico Madrid, benfica, club america, england, EPL, Europe, futbol, mexico, raul jimenez, wolves
FIFA Conversations: Cesar Hernandez
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Weekend Preview: 1/4
With several leagues in the middle of their winter break, this weekend’s schedule will be light.
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Raul Jimenez Blossoming in England
Coming into the season, there were a lot of questions whether Raul Jimenez could establish himself as a starter for the newly promoted Wolves. In his 3 seasons in Portugal, Raul only had 20 league starts while coming off the bench 60 times. He never reached 1,000 league minutes in any season or had more than 7 league goals. Many expected him to flop and end up back in Mexico by the summer of 2019. Fortunately for him, he has taken advantage of his opportunity.
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Weekend Preview: 8/24
The German league starts this weekend and more importantly, so does the Cyprus league. The Mexicans Abroad calendar is getting a little bit crowded. Let’s see whats going on this weekend.
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