Liga MX

Marco Garcia (left) celebrates after scoring to put the Pumas ahead in their Matchday 2 game at Querétaro. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

First-place Pumas rout Querétaro; Rayados cruise past Necaxa

Thomas Buckley
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Holders Atlas set to make debut amidst Covid spike

Salcedo spoils Santos’ home opener with late goal

No trades? No problem. Pumas, Chivas top table

Alexis Vega shakes his fist after scoring on a free kick to give Guadalajara a 3-0 first-half lead over Mazatlán FC on Sunday night. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Guadalajara goal-fest outshines win by revamped Cruz Azul

Thomas Buckley
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Salvador Reyes slotted home here just 10 seconds after the opening whistle to give América an early lead at Puebla. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

10-man Aguilas escape Estadio Cuauhtémoc with a draw

Thomas Buckley
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Pachuca started the new season with a 2-0 road win over Atlético de San Luis. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Ibáñez brace powers Pachuca past Atlético de San Luis

Thomas Buckley
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After top-seeded America was KO'd in the playoffs by UNAM, the Aguilas know it's title or bust this season. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Contrasting outlooks for bitter Mexico City rivals

Thomas Buckley
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The Chivas crashed out of the playoffs last season in the wildcard round and their prospects for the Clausura 2022 have not improved much since then. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas telenovela renewed for Clausura 2022 season

Thomas Buckley
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Playmaking midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro is on the verge of finalizing a deal to return to Liga MX with Monterrey. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Liga MX: Prodigal son returning to Monterrey

Thomas Buckley
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Erik Lira (left) has moved across town, leaving the Pumas to join Mexico City rival Cruz Azul. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Roster shuffling continues as Clausura 2022 approaches

Thomas Buckley
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Luis Romo (right) appears set to follow Roberto Alvarado (center) out the door. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Transfer News: Cruz Azul to swap Romo for Charlie?

Thomas Buckley
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Guadalajara GM Ricardo Peláez (left) is trying to convince Chivas owner Amaury Vergara (right) that the team is on the right path. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Cash-strapped Chivas struggle to strengthen roster

Thomas Buckley
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All was well in Tokyo for Sebastián Córdova who helped El Tri Olímpico come home with a bronze medal. Things did not go so well in the Apertura 2021, however. (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Tigres get their man! Córdova sheds wings for stripes

Thomas Buckley
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Ignacio Ambriz has returned to Liga MX after a brief spell in Spain. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Clausura 2022: Two title-winning coaches return to Liga MX

Thomas Buckley
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Atlas players celebrate with the trophy and a Virgin of Guadalupe statue after winning the the Liga MX tournament in a penalty-kick shootout over León. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Vargas, Furch lead ‘Rojinegros’ to Liga MX glory in shootout

Thomas Buckley
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If Julián Quiñones (center) is given space to operate, Atlas will be tough to stop. León's defense proved up to the task in the first leg. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Who will hoist Liga MX trophy in Estadio Jalisco?

Thomas Buckley
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Ángel Mena celebrates after converting a penalty kick in minute 85 to put Leon ahead 3-2. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Late Mena brace leads Leon to 3-2 win over Atlas

Thomas Buckley
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León must keep Atlas forward Julio Furch (left) in check if it hopes to claim the Apertura 2021 trophy. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Apertura 2021 final: No. 2 Atlas visits No. 3 León

Thomas Buckley
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Atlas forward Julian Quiñones was a constant menace for the UNAM defense, but was forced out with an ankle injury in minute 70. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Sly as a Fox: Atlas advances to Liga MX Finals date vs. León

Thomas Buckley
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Julio Furch (center) was a handful for the Pumas defense on Thursday, scoring the lone goal of the match in minute 43. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

With Final in sight, Zorros Nation waits with bated breath

Thomas Buckley
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Ángel Mena celebrates after scoring León's first goal in the Liga MX semifinal against the visiting Tigres. (Photo by Leopoldo Smith/Getty Images)

Mena leads León to third Liga MX final since 2019

Thomas Buckley
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Juan Pablo Vigón (left) led a successful Tigres press that harried and flustered León players looking for outlet passes. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

León must pass tough Tigres test to reach Liga MX Final

Thomas Buckley
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Julio Furch hugs teammate Julián Quiñones after scoring to give Atlas a 1-0 lead heading into the half. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Zorros take big step toward first Liga MX Final in 22 years

Thomas Buckley
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The Pumas have never lost to Atlas in a playoff match, winning all four postseason meetings against the Zorros. (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Long-shot Pumas host dark horse Atlas in ‘other semifinal’

Thomas Buckley
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Florian Thauvin (left) celebrates with André-Pierre Gignac after equalizing against León in minute 90 of a Liga MX semifinal match vs León. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Tigres dominate but need late heroics to beat León

Thomas Buckley
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León central defender William Tesillo (right) will have his hands full against André-Pierre Gignac (left) and the Tigres. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León visits Tigres to kick off Liga MX semifinals

Thomas Buckley
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UNAM and Atlas are improbable semifinalists, but one will be playing for the trophy come next week. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX down to Final Four, who can go all the way?

Rafael Trujillo
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