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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8 key Liga MX games down the stretch of Guardianes 2020

by Thomas Buckley

Liga MX playoff seeds at stake in final three weeks When the Liga MX decided to expand the playoff field this season, it was obvious that it would...

Liga MX Power Rankings: Esmeraldas are top of the class

by Thomas Buckley

Esmeraldas claim playoff berth with latest win Three weekends remain in the Guardianes 2020 season and Liga MX fans are in for an exciting...

León, Tigres exhibit star power as Liga MX hits home stretch

by Thomas Buckley

Esmeraldas close in on top seed, Tigres in third León extended its lead at the top of the Liga MX table with a hard-fought 3-2 win over a...

Ongoing stadium drama in Leon tops latest Liga MX headlines

by Thomas Buckley

League leaders face uncertain future as Liga MX nomads León entered the FIFA break comfortably atop the Liga MX table and riding a 10-game...

El Tri back in the spotlight; Liga MX poised to return

by Thomas Buckley

Team Mexico to face Algeria as Liga MX preps for stretch run Liga MX resumes action on Thursday night when Querétaro and San Luis kick off...

León firmly atop Liga MX Power Rankings, Cementeros slide

by Thomas Buckley

Tigres ride 4-game streak into No. 2 spot, displacing Cruz Azul León stretched its lead atop the Liga MX table to 4 points while also confirming...

El Tri wins as Martino forced to defend training regimen

by Thomas Buckley

El Tri makes quick work of Guatemala in first game of 2020 Team Mexico returned to action after a 316-day hiatus, easing past Guatemala 3-0 in a...

Streaking León tops Liga MX Power Rankings after Week 12

by Thomas Buckley

Tigres climb into Top 4 for first time this season Angel Mena is getting hot, rediscovering the form that led León to the No. 1 seed during the...

Clásico Regiomontano highlights Liga MX slate on Matchday 12

by Thomas Buckley

Rayados renew rivalry with Tigres; Cementeros ‘host’ América The Liga MX schedule presents two more Classics for Matchday 12, but not much...

León moves atop Liga MX Power Rankings after win over Pumas

by Thomas Buckley

Pumas slip one spot after suffering first loss of season Not much movement in our Liga MX Power Rankings this week despite three key match-ups...

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