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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FMF kicks its El Tri coach decision further down the road

by Thomas Buckley

Two weeks ago, El Tri fans were expecting a major decision to be revealed after the Mexican Soccer Federation had narrowed its coaching search to...

Liga MX: Rudderless Cementeros coming apart at the seams

by Thomas Buckley

Cruz Azul’s Clausura 2023 season could not have gotten off to a worse start but managerial incompetence only threatens to make things...

Rayados hold off feisty Toluca to bring curtain down on M5

by Thomas Buckley

Arturo González scored twice to lead Monterrey to a quality win over Toluca to bring the curtain down on Matchday 5 in Liga MX. The 2-1 victory...

Liga MX champs survive tough test but refs steal spotlight

by Thomas Buckley

Defending champion Pachuca survived a tough test in León on Saturday to remain atop the Liga MX table while Tigres moved into second with an...

Liga MX M5: San Luis shows intent; Mazatlán FC in free-fall

by Thomas Buckley

We are already three games into Matchday 5 of the Clausura 2023, but the more attractive Liga MX games remain on the weekend calendar. Holders...

Liga MX transfer deadline comes, goes with little activity

by Thomas Buckley

Most Liga MX teams choose to stand pat The Liga MX transfer window slammed shut on Wednesday with little activity of note. FC Juárez and...

FMF status report features reforms; still no El Tri manager

by Thomas Buckley

El Tri still does not have a head coach even after an announcement was expected before the weekend. Here we are on Tuesday and the news is...

Liga MX teams suffer power outage on gritty Matchday 4

by Thomas Buckley

Naturally, a few days after we publish an article about goal-scoring fireworks in Liga MX and we are punished with three goalless draws on...

Liga MX M4: Henry 'tripleta' leads América; Chivas win too

by Thomas Buckley

Aguilas rout tops early Liga MX weekend headlines Henry Martín sparked América to a first-half explosion against visiting Mazatlán FC as last...

Mexico soccer bosses postpone decision on new El Tri manager

by Thomas Buckley

It looks like we won’t see any white smoke coming from the Mexican Soccer Federation chimney today after all. Mexico’s decision-makers...

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