Thomas Buckley

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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Liga MX

Two Monterrey-Mexico City clashes top Matchday 7 slate

by Thomas Buckley
América has chance to avenge Finals setback as champs Monterrey try to escape cellar. One wouldn’t normally think that a Liga MX Finals rematch...
Liga MX

Early goal helps hard-luck Chivas scrape by 10-man Tijuana

by Thomas Buckley
Guadalajara took pressure off embattled coach Luis Fernando Tena with a hard-fought win on the road to end a 5-game winless streak. The Chivas...
Champions League

Will Liga MX continue to dominate Concacaf Champs League?

by Thomas Buckley
Liga MX looks to preserve their dominance in the tournament as Mexican clubs have won 35 of the previous 54 trophies. The battle for the 55th...
Liga MX

Revamped Pumas poised to climb atop Liga MX leaderboard

by Thomas Buckley
UNAM is making an early bid to erase the bad memories of two consecutive seasons without a playoff berth. After a winter of discontent, the Pumas...
Liga MX

Liga MX: Chivas-Cruz Azul contest tops Matchday 6 line-up

by Thomas Buckley
The Clausura 2020 has provided plenty of surprises through five weeks and the Chivas’ stumbling start is among the biggest. After new general...
Liga MX

Champs Monterrey and northern mates are off to slow start

by Thomas Buckley
The champion Rayados find themselves in last place while fellow northern powerhouses Santos and Tigres struggle to find their form. As we approach...
Liga MX

Can underachieving Cruz Azul contend for the Clausura title?

by Thomas Buckley
Cementeros fans are used to disappointment and the new season could prove to be another long one as "La Máquina" underwent yet another...
Liga MX

America faces very rocky road to its 14th Liga MX title

by Thomas Buckley
The Aguilas hope to tread water early in the Liga MX season as their roster is stretched thin by injuries and absences. Perennial title favorite...
Liga MX

Super Chivas stumble, suffer stunning exit from Copa MX

by Thomas Buckley
Second-division Sinaloa eliminated Guadalajara in a Round of 16 Copa MX match when goalie Luis López blocked a Miguel Ponce penalty kick in the...