Thomas Buckley

Thomas Buckley

Joined: Jul 30, 2018

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.

Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral (left) and Luis Rodríguez (right) give chase to Monterrey's Alessandro Tagle in Liga MX action on Sunday. The Tuzos lost their season opener 1-0.

Apertura 2024 season gets under way as teams work to finalize rosters

Mexico coach Jaime Lozano (right) walks off the field with Luis Romo after El Tri was eliminated from the Copa América on Sunday night.

Punchless Mexico headed home early; will Lozano remain on the job?

El Tri is on the verge of being knocked out of the Copa América at the group stage after two stale performances against Jamaica and Venezuela. Mexico might have to defeat Ecuador or see coach Jaime Lozano fired.

El Tri: Coach Lozano likely fighting for his job when Mexico faces Ecuador

Andrés Montaño (left) will join the Cruz Azul midfield where he'll hope to help the Cementeros return to the Liga MX finals.

Cruz Azul brings in playmaker; San Luis to add defender with Serie A experience

Gerardo Arteaga (right) exults after scoring for El Tri against Jamaica in a Copa América group stage match against Jamaica. Luis Romo (#7) races over to join the celebration.

El Tri prepares to face Venezuela without injured skipper Álvarez

Erick Sánchez (left) will now be playing alongside Diego Valdés (right) in the América midfield after Pachuca agreed to sell the home-grown midfielder to the defending Liga MX champions.

Erick Sánchez moves to América: Aguilas reload ahead of chase for three-peat

In its first-ever Copa América appearance, Mexico reached the final before losing to Gabriel Batistuta (right) and Argentina.

El Tri in the Copa América: A look back at Mexico's debut appearance

These three El Tri stars — from left to right, Johan Vásquez, Edson Álvarez and César Montes — could have new homes next season

Four El Tri stars who might have new addresses next season

El Tri faces Jamaica in its Copa América group-stage opener on Saturday. Mexico is participating in the Copa América for the first time in eight years.

El Tri schedule: A quick look at Mexico's three group-stage opponents

Pachuca midfielder Erick Sánchez exults during the trophy presentation ceremony after the Tuzos won the Concacaf Champions Cup on June 1.

Will Pachuca undergo makeover after return to prominence?

El Tri manager Jaime Lozano is under pressure after a series of poor results.

Under fire Lozano names 26-man El Tri roster for Copa América

Monterrey is looking to earn its first Liga MX title since December 2019.

Transfer Talk: Monterrey stuck in neutral as fans await blockbuster move

Mexico spent a lot of time chasing the ball against Brazil, but nearly managed to escape with a draw. In a friendly played in College Station, Texas, El Tri lost to Brazil 3-2.

El Tri comes up short against Brazil in final friendly before Copa América

Two-time Liga MX champion Rodolfo Cota looks likely to become América's back-up goalie.

Liga MX Transfer News: Comings and goings ahead of AP24

Yael Padilla became the darling of Chivas fans a couple seasons ago, scoring on his Liga MX debut and notching a game-winner in his third appearance.

Transfer Talk: Chivas on the defensive as front office scrambles to reload

Martín Anselmi guided Cruz Azul to the Liga MX finals in his first season on the job. What will the Cementeros do for an encore?

After quick return to prominence, Cruz Azul looks to load up for title run