This summer is going to be packed full of CONCACAF matches. Starting with the Nations League, followed by the Gold Cup and ending with the opening matches of World Cup Qualifying. With all of that in mind, I knew Jon Arnold was the guy to talk to.
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Posted in LigaMX, Mexicans Abroad, MLS, Podcast
Tagged chicharito, CONCACAF, el tri, FC Dallas, LigaMX, MLS, World Cup Qualifying
Chicha dropped a comeback performance and Arteaga lifted some silverware. What else happened?
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Edson Alvarez won the Dutch Cup last weekend and might be able to officially clinch the Eredivisie title this weekend. Also, he scored the equalizer in their mid-week league game. Not a bad week at all for him. He’s not the only one with a game this weekend….
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With both nations announcing their rosters, many were quick to point out the makeup of each side. It started a discussion about the leagues where the players are currently at. With twitter user @xGoalsMX pointing out that Mexico has more (4) MLS players in camp than the USMNT (3). A much larger discrepancy was evident in the number of players in the “Top 5 European Leagues” with US Soccer having 16 players to Mexico’s 5. The question has to be asked, do these numbers indicate Mexico is behind US Soccer in producing quality players for their national teams?
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Posted in Feature, LigaMX, Mexicans Abroad, MLS
Tagged CCL, Gold Cup, mexicans abroad, mexico, USMNT, world cup, yanks abroad
A very meh weekend for Mexicans Abroad but has Efrain Alvarez finally made a decision?
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I expected this kit or some form of a retro Galaxy last season when MLS was touting its 25th season. Instead, Adidas dropped the ball and MLS clubs had the most boring kits in the world. It’s good to see they are stepping their game up… at least for one club.
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Walter Franco and I discuss the business of soccer. Our main topics are Chicharito moving to MLS, Chivas TV situation, and what foreign leagues are doing in the US. We also dip our toes into the FMF/SUM relationship at the end of the episode.
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Posted in Business, LigaMX, MLS, Podcast, Transfer, TV
Tagged beIN Sport, Bundesliga, Business, chicharito, Chivas, Fox Sports, Galaxy, La Liga, LigaMX, MLS, Podcast, TV Ratings
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
The 2020 MLS season is nearly upon us. The Chicago Fire had an eventful off-season with a couple highs but many more lows…..
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Tagged chicago fire, MLS, rebrand, Soccer, Soldier Field