2018 Schedule

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2018 Schedule
0-0-1, 14th in Mexican Liga Bancomer
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4dTom Marshall and Eric Gomez, Mexico writers

W2W4: Xolos to beat Chivas? Pachuca face Monterrey

Liga MX is back and kicking off its first weekend of the Apertura is a battle between Club Tijuana and Chivas.

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73dAAP

Honda, Iniesta on A-League marquee list

Japanese star Keisuke Honda is on a shortlist of six players in the sights of the FFA as it looks to inject the A-League with some marquee magic.

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126dESPN staff

Novakovich 'honoured' after U.S. call-up

Reading striker Novakovich, 21, was called up to Dave Sarachan's squad after scoring 18 goals so far this season.

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136dTom Marshall, Eric Gomez, Cesar Hernandez

W2W4: Struggling Monterrey visit Santos

Monterrey are running out of time to turn their season around. Unfortunately, they visit league-leading Santos next.

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142dTom Marshall, Eric Gomez, Cesar Hernandez

W2W4: Puebla's big test vs. Monterrey

Puebla have been a surprise package but face their sternest test in Monterrey. Also, it's Clasico Nacional time! It's Liga MX W2W4.

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143dNayib Moran

Honda enjoying magical season at Pachuca

Keisuke Honda needed time to adjust to life in Liga MX but the Japan international is now thriving as Pachuca's chief playmaker.

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165dNayib Moran

Pachuca close to breaking out of slump

Despite a couple of down seasons and a slow start to this campaign, Pachuca is close to turning things around, regardless of what the results say.

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192dNayib Moran, Tom Marshall, Eric Gomez

W2W4: Chivas, Cruz Azul seek first wins

After an exciting and somewhat surprising first week of the Clausura, Liga MX returns. Here is W2W4 this weekend.

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202dCesar Hernandez

Manneh, Henriquez headline new arrivals

Several Liga MX clubs were busy in the short offseason bringing in new talent to fill gaps. Here are seven of the most intriguing new arrivals.

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203dTom Marshall

New season begins in Liga MX

Are Tigres and Monterrey the teams to beat in Clausura? Will America and Chivas bounce back? A new Liga MX season looks at what to expect in 2018.

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208dESPN staff

Pachuca sign Manneh from MLS' Crew SC

Liga MX side Pachuca announced the signing of former Vancouver Whitecaps and Columbus Crew SC striker Kekuta Manneh.

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213dNayib Moran

Monterrey put ghosts to rest with Copa MX win

The victory was a significant one for Monterrey because before its win over Pachuca, its fanbase had already witnessed two league collapses.

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219dAssociated Press

Pachuca beat Al-Jazira to CWC third spot

Mexican side Pachuca claimed third place at the Club World Cup with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Al-Jazira.

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219dNayib Moran

Pachuca's Guzman can cap breakout season

In a season of disappointment for Pachuca, Victor Guzman has been a bright light, leading all Mexicans in Liga MX in goals during the Apertura.

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221dCesar Hernandez

Liga MX season reviews in brief

In the spirit of the whirlwind Liga MX season, we have quick and to-the-point rundowns of the 2017 campaign for all 18 teams.

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222dEric Gomez

Why you should watch Copa MX final

The Copa MX final is normally one game too many at the end of the season but Monterrey and Pachuca's failures elsewhere make it a must-see game.

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223dAssociated Press

Gremio defeat Pachuca to reach CWC final

Brazil's Gremio defeated Mexico's Pachuca 1-0 in extra-time to advance to the Club World Cup final on Tuesday.

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226dESPN staff

Pachuca reach FIFA Club World Cup semi

Mexico's Pachuca booked a place in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a win over Wydad Casablanca in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

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240dTom Marshall

Chivas wins inaugural Liga MX Femenil title

Chivas lifted the first Liga MX Femenil title in history on Friday, defeating Pachuca 3-0 to win 3-2 on aggregate over the two legs.

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244dTom Marshall

Gonzalez picks himself back up at Pachuca

Devastated by the U.S. crashing out of World Cup qualifying and his role in the loss to Trinidad & Tobago, Omar Gonzalez has regrouped with Pachuca.

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262dTom Marshall, Nayib Moran and Eric Gomez

W2W4: Atlas could clinch vs. rival Chivas

Atlas are still in the playoff hunt and would love to clinch a Liguilla spot at the home of their arch-rivals, Chivas. It's must-see TV in Liga MX.

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262dTom Marshall, Nayib Moran and Eric Gomez

Fading Cruz Azul to miss the playoffs?

With just two games to go before the Liguilla, which teams will miss the playoffs? Tom Marshall and Nayib Moran believe Cruz Azul won't make it.

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293dTom Marshall

Pachuca owner slams Mexico TV rights deal

The Mexican federation's recent deal to grant Televisa and TV Azteca television rights until after the 2026 World Cup has been fiercely criticized.

RankingsMexican Liga Bancomer

Goal Difference19th
Goals Scored295th
Assists0Tied-12th
Goals Conceded28Tied-13th