Thomas Buckley

A fan of Mexican soccer since moving to Mexico City in the 1990s, I served as Sports Editor at a Mexico City daily (1994-96) and have written articles and commentaries on the world's greatest sport for more than 25 years.

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3 Things we learned from Liga MX Matchday 2, and more

by Thomas Buckley

Surprise co-leader, emerging goalie and youthful Aguilas 1. Pumas Kiddie Corps ignores the pundits Two Mexico City teams sit atop the...

Guardianes 2020: Scatter-shooting ahead of Week 2 in Liga MX

by Thomas Buckley

Cruz Azul scandal, UNAM vacancy, América injury list The three Mexico City soccer teams dominate the Liga MX headlines heading into Week 2. An...

Liga MX: 3 Things from Matchday 1 of Guardianes 2020 season

by Thomas Buckley

Pumas thrown for a loop before opener; refs falter After a 130-plus day wait, Liga MX fans were finally rewarded with soccer games that mattered...

How will Liga MX address Covid-19 challenges in new season?

by Thomas Buckley

Rules and regulations were flouted during the Copa GNP Welcome back, Liga MX! Fans of Mexican soccer will be able to tune into the Guardianes...

Cruz Azul claims preseason Copa GNP over Chivas on late PK

by Thomas Buckley

Cementeros edged past the Chivas as Liga MX season beckons Cruz Azul claimed the Copa GNP trophy Sunday night after a late penalty provided the...

Chivas haul of goals earns thrilling Super Clásico victory

by Thomas Buckley

Four different Chivas find net in thrilling triumph The Chivas scored twice early and twice late to fashion an exciting 4-3 win over América to...

Liga MX Super Clásico shines light on preseason Copa GNP

by Thomas Buckley

América and Chivas meet for 236th time, in semifinal clash Liga MX fans get treated to a special Super Clásico Thursday night when the Chivas...

Liga MX: Cruz Azul, Tigres prep for upcoming season in Copa

by Thomas Buckley

Big 4 – of a sort – set to battle for Copa GNP trophy The Liga MX got exactly what it hoped for – a loaded preseason Cup semifinal...

Liga MX fans get their wish – a semifinals ‘Super Clásico’

by Thomas Buckley

Liga MX fans get what they want as Copa GNP semifinals pit Cruz Azul vs Tigres On the same day Liga MX released its Apertura 2020 schedule,...

Copa GNP kick-starts Liga MX in fine fashion, with exception

by Thomas Buckley

Fans eagerly tune in after going 107 days without game action. Fans in Mexico were delighted to see the return of soccer this past weekend with 4...

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