Tag Archives: CONCACAF

TCK Podcast: Recapping Mexico’s March Window

This episode features Gerardo and Tomas from Charla Football discussing Mexico’s recent international performances, tactical insights, player evaluations, and forgotten 2026 World Cup prospects.

Podcast also available on Apple Podcast and YouTube.

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2026 World Cup Lineup Predictions Gone Wrong

As Mexico tried to pick up the pieces from a terrible 2022 World Cup, many were already predicting what the 2026 roster was going to consist of way back in early 2023. I am taking a look at some of those predictions and see if any were correct….
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Mexico Stock Watch

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 draw versus Portugal in Azteca

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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TCK Podcast: Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Roster Takes Shape

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.

Top Risers from Mexico’s Friendlies: Who Will Make the World Cup Roster?

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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TCK Podcast: Panama/Bolivia Recaps

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.

Mexico’s Ups and Downs: 2025 Year in Review

Mexico’s 2025 was the definition of up and down. With some highs (winning their first Nations League) and lows (4-0 spanking versus Colombia). Before we turn the page to a World Cup year, lets recap 2025.

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Mexico v Uruguay Observations

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.

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