Sunday, January 19, 2014
Marshall: El Tri’s GK battle heats up
The Ajaccio goalkeeper has been in fine form this season, but will face competition for the Mexico starting position.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Marshall: El Tri again aiming for 'fifth game'
After being eliminated in the round of 16 at the previous five tournaments, Mexico is again settings its sights on an elusive World Cup quarterfinal berth.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Marshall: Fitting Dos Santos into El Tri
The Villarreal playmaker has long defied easy labels, but he'll have to fit in somewhere for El Tri in Brazil.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Marshall: Will 2014 belong to Pena?
The Leon midfielder has started the Clausura just as he finished the Apertura, and is a candidate to be Mexico's breakout star of 2014.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Marshall: MX player rule causing divide
A change in the rules affecting naturalized players in Liga MX has drawn both praise and criticism.
Mohamed wants winning return to Tijuana
The former Club Tijuana manager wants to take a win away from his old club on Friday.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Marshall: Chicharito’s Man U dilemma
With the World Cup just a few months away, it might be time for Javier Hernandez to part ways with Manchester United.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Marshall: King Vela reigns in derby
Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Carlos Vela was given a standing ovation in his team's 2-0 derby win over Athletic Bilbao.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Marshall: Liga MX Clausura storylines
The Apertura ended less than a month ago, but action south of the border kicks off again with some intriguing narratives in the offing.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Marshall: Five keys for El Tri in 2014
Mexico will need to substantially improve upon a lackluster 2013 if it is to get out of the group stage of next summer's World Cup.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Marshall: MX players ready for Europe
Some of Liga MX's top performers could make the jump to Europe once the transfer window opens.
Guardado hoping for better 2014
The winger says 2013 wasn't one of his best years, but is hoping he can make 2014 a memorable one.
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Garcia Aspe positive on El Tri
The former Mexico star attributed El Tri's poor 2013 to a lack of confidence following the 0-0 home draw against Jamaica and the team's sky-high expectations.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Marshall: The best of the Apertura
With the 2013 Apertura in the books, Goal's Tom Marshall names the players who covered themselves in glory during the competition.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Player Spotlight: Edson Rivera
After leaving his home country for Europe, the young forward is back in Mexico and hoping to make an impact for a rejuvenated Atlas side.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Marshall: America's mission impossible
America will be on the back foot in the second leg of the Liga MX final after losing 2-0 to Leon in the opening game.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Marshall: Liga MX final talking points
The two-leg clash between Club America and Leon is packed with intriguing storylines on and off the field, from Carlos Pena's emergence to Rafa Marquez's resurgence.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Player Spotlight: Efrain Juarez
As a 22-year-old, Juarez gained rave reviews at the 2010 World Cup, and feels he's now back at a level where he could make an impact at the 2014 tournament as well.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Marshall: America marches on
Las Aguilas are in position to win a record 12th Mexican title, but in-form Leon will be a difficult opponent in the final.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Toluca, Leon take lead in Liga MX semis
The Liga MX semifinals saw Toluca and America take leads in the first leg.