Liga MX

Fernando Ortiz stunned the América brain trust by resigning immediately after the club was eliminated from the Liga MX playoffs. The shock turned to a sense of betrayal when he quickly signed with Monterrey. (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Liga MX notebook: Coaching change sets Hot Stove League to boiling

Cruz Azul says adios to pair of legends as roster facelift under way

Tigres erase early 2-0 deficit to claim franchise’s eighth Liga MX title with OT win

Scoreless draw in ‘El Volcán’ sets stage for Gran Finale in Estadio Akron

The Chivas defense will have to keep a close eye on Sebastián Córdova if they hope to win their 13th Liga MX title. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres, in 13th Liga MX final, face Guadalajara in its ninth championship series

Chivas defender Luis Orozco (left) congratulates Alan Mozo (center) after the latter scored Guadalajara's second goal. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Chivas score twice late to knock out 2nd-seeded América, advance to Liga MX final

Sebastián Córdova of played the hero yet again. His goal led Tigres to a 1-0 win over Monterrey and a spot in the Liga MX final. (Photo by Fredy Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Scoring in fifth straight, Córdova leads Tigres past No. 1 seed Monterrey

Sebastián Córdova (right) has scored in all three Tigres playoff games. He'll need some help from his mates if his team is to get past the No. 1 seeded Rayados of Monterrey. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Clausura 2023 finalists to emerge from Saturday’s ‘Clásico Regio,’ Sunday’s ‘Super Clásico’

Alejandro Zendejas gestures to the crowd after scoring against Guadalajara to help America win 1-0. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Malagón, Zendejas give Aguilas leg up in ‘Super Clásico’ semifinal series

Tigres and Monterrey will head into the second leg of their Liga MX semifinal all knotted at 1-1. (Photo by Fredy Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Tigres and Monterrey will have to settle their semifinal series on Saturday

Tigres fans will be in full throat tonight when the Liga MX semifinals kick off. (Photo by JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Northern giants square off for bragging rights and a spot in the final

Gilberto Sepúlveda (left) exults along with teammate Alan Torres after scoring the goal that put the Chivas in the semifinals. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Chivas, Tigres survive to set up pair of ‘Clásicos’ in Liga MX semifinals

Rogelio Funes Mori (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring just 3 minutes into Monterrey's game against Santos Laguna. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Monterrey, No. 2 América straggle into semifinals

Harold Preciado (center) and Santos are hoping to pull off the upset for the second weekend in a row. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Monterrey must rediscover midseason form or risk mortification

Atlas forward Julián Quiñones was a constant menace during Thursday night's "Clásico Tapatío." Atlas defeated Guadalajara 1-0. (Photo by Refugio Ruiz/Getty Images)

Atlas maintains ‘Clásico’ bragging rights; Tigres rout Toluca

The battle between Chivas fullback Alan Mozo (left) and Atlas winger Brian Lozanbo (right) could decide the outcome of the "Clásico Tapatío" on tap in the Liga Mx playoffs beginning Thursday night. (Photo by Alfredo Moya/Jam Media/Getty Images)

‘Clásico Tapatío’ kicks off thrilling double-header; Tigres-Toluca to bring down the curtain

SAN LUIS POTOSI, MEXICO - MAY 10: Diego Valdes of America celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the quarterfinals first leg match between Atletico San Luis and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Estadio Alfonso Lastras on May 10, 2023 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. (Photo by Ricardo Hernandez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Liga MX quarterfinals: América firing on all cylinders, Monterrey not so much

Santos Laguna striker Harold Preciado gave Monterrey fits back on Matchday 15, but the Liga MX playoffs are a different animal altogether and No. 1 seeded Monterrey is expected to survive the Guerreros' challenge. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Monterrey, No. 2 América kick off Liguilla action vs heavy underdogs

Cruz Azul players trudge off the Estadio Azteca pitch at halftime of their wildcard match against Atlas. The Cementeros lost 1-0 thanks to an early goal by Brian Lozano. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

After another disappointing campaign, Cruz Azul prepares roster remake

Atlético de San Luis coach André Jardine and the Tuneros salute their contingent of fans in León after pulling off a big upset on Liga MX Wildcard Weekend. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Atlético de San Luis pulls off third upset on wacky Wildcard Weekend

Santos Laguna players react after José Lozano converted the winning penalty kick to send the Guerreros into the Liga MX quarterfinals. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Underdog Santos Laguna KO’s defending champs in penalty shootout

Atlas skipper Aldo Rocha (left) was his usually feisty self in midfield, harassing Cruz Azul players all night long to help the Zorros protect their 1-0 lead. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Atlas strikes early then fends off game-long Cementeros pressure to advance

Reigning Liga MX champs Pachuca open their title defense at home against Santos Laguna, a team the Tuzos defeated 4-1 back on Matchday 14. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

Which teams can you trust on Wildcard Weekend? Here’s a primer

Necaxa and FC Juárez finished near the bottom of the Liga MX standings. The Rayos were 17th and the Bravos 16th. (El Paso Times)

Liga MX also-rans not wasting any time preparing for next season

Toluca's Leo Fernández trots back upfield after converting a penalty kick to give the Diablos a 1-0 lead in the first half. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Diablos Rojos secure No. 4 playoff seed with easy win over Necaxa

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 29: Uriel Antuna (L) of Cruz Azul celebrates with Rodrigo Huescas (R) after scoring the team's third goal during the 17th round match between Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

‘La Máquina’ revs up offense early, survives late lapses to secure No. 8 seed

Guillermo Martínez celebrates after Puebla ahead 3-1. the Camoteros went on to defeat Tijuana 5-2 and claim a Liga MX wildcard spot. (Photo by Jam Media/Getty Images)

Puebla, San Luis, Santos Laguna claim final wildcard berths as Pumas collapse

FC Juárez and Denzell Garcia (right) went down to defeat at home against América. The 1-0 loss eliminated the Bravos frm playoff contention. (Photo by Alvaro Avila/Jam Media/Getty Images)

América locks up first-round bye in playoffs while eliminating FC Juárez