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Holland v Mexico – Part Dos

Posted on November 12, 2014 | Comments Off

Game day is upon us and Piojo has released his lineup….. Yes, Vela is starting with former Chivas teammate Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez up top. While many were hoping for a 3-headed attack of Gio, Chicha, & Vela, most knew that was not likely w/Piojo’s current tactics. I agree with Cesar Hernandez, I wish Piojo would have introduced Vela like in a certain Disney movie

I think the best way for Piojo to introduce Vela is the same way Simba was introduced in the beginning of the Lion King.

— Cesar Hernandez (@cesarh1030) November 11, 2014

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Weekend Schedule- 11/08

Posted on November 7, 2014 | Comments Off

The weekend is upon us and that means club soccer. Below are some notes about games featuring Mexicans abroad. Sound off in the comments

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Cubo Torres – Decision Time

Posted on November 6, 2014 | 1 comment

El Cu-Bot

5 weeks. That is the time afforded to Cubo Torres to make the biggest decision of his career. Cubo told the media he has until December 15th to make a decision whether to stay in MLS or go back home and try to save the Chivas from themselves. From all accounts, it seems his mind is not made up either way. I am sure many would love the story book ending of him coming back to Guadalajara and leading the team from its relegation battle. I am not one of those fans but Joshua Picazo is. Today, we will both make our cases. Let us know in the comments who you agree with.

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My November Callups

Posted on October 28, 2014 | Comments Off

Reunited and it feels so good…… (Hopefully)

Its almost time for the November friendlies aka Judgement Day for Vela. The games will be important but all anyone has been talking about since the Panama game has been Carlitos Vela. Will he or won’t he? No one really knows, at least for a few more days. But if you ask me, he will be there.

Vela is just one of Piojo’s 22 call ups. Who will the other 21 be? This is who I would like to be called up. Continue reading →

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Weekend Schedule- 10/18

Posted on October 17, 2014 | Comments Off

El Brody

It was Jorge Campos’ birthday this past week (10/15) and he is my Compadre de la Semana. Now on to the club games this weekend…

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Mexico v Panama Preview

Posted on October 12, 2014 | Comments Off

After a strong performance against Honduras, Piojo is hoping to go 2 for 2. Let’s preview the matchup versus another CONCACAF team.

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Mexico (2) v (1) Honduras – Recap

Posted on October 10, 2014 | Comments Off

It was a nervy start for El Tri. Which seems to be the standard for friendlies w/new players adapting to Piojo’s system. The new guys had to adapt to the 3 man backline since all 3 play with 4 in the back at their clubs. I think they did well after a shaky start and the backline was solid after the first 20 or so minutes. While I don’t agree fully with Piojo’s assessment of his new look back 3, they improved as the game went along.

“Me gusto mucho, los 3 centrales jugaron rayando en lo perfecto”: Miguel Herrera

— DIARIO RÉCORD (@record_mexico) October 10, 2014

Overall, it was solid game for Mexico. Lets dive into the details.

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Mexico v Honduras

Posted on October 9, 2014 | Comments Off

The October friendlies are upon us and Mexico will actually play them in Mexico. Just how rare is a Mexico game in the country of Mexico?

Game vs. Honduras is El Tri’s second friendly in the Mexico in the past 2 years, compared to 12 in the United States in that time.

— Tom Marshall (@mexicoworldcup) October 8, 2014

That rare. National team games are like printing money in the US (and the federation has a contract to play a certain # of games there). Let’s see what Piojo has in store for us tonight. Continue reading →

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Weekend Schedule- 10/4

Posted on October 3, 2014 | 1 comment

HNOS. DOS SANTOS

While the Dos Santos provided a nice moment as the brothers shared the field against Real Madrid, Raul Jimenez was El Compadre de la Semana. Let’s see the schedule this weekend..

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