The El Mexican Soccer Podcast Crew recaps the opening round of the 2022 Apertura, plus the Mexican National Team.

Tonight, on the latest edition of El Mexican Soccer Podcast:   -Reaction to Pumas losing the CONCACAF Champions League Final - was it a Sounders comeback or a Pumas collapse, and is this the start of Major League Soccer's dominance in CONCACAF?   -Plus, Clausura 2022's regular season is over - we pick our MVPs, surprises, disappointments, and who'll advance past Repechaje...   #CONCACAFChampionsLeague #CCL #Pumas #UNAM #SeattleSoundersFC #Sounders #PumasvsSounders #MajorLeagueSoccer #MLS #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Clausura2022 #Liguilla #Repechaje

After a Súper Clásico that didn't live up to expectations, we discuss what's next for both Chivas and América as they each try to salvage a disappointing tournament.  Plus, the road to Qatar becomes tougher for Mexico after a bunch of injuries; and is this the year Major League Soccer takes over the CONCACAF Champions League?   #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Clausura2022 #ElSuperClasico #Guadalajara #Chivas #America #Aguilas #CruzAzul #LaMaquina #Pumas #UNAM #Tigres #UANL #CONCACAF #CONCACAFChampionsLeague #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #ElTri #ElTriENG #LaSeleccion #WorldCupQualifying #MexicanSoccerPodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

After disappointing finishes to the last two tournaments and a poor start to this season, América has fired manager Santiago Solari - and, as if things could get any worse, Santos' win Wednesday night puts Las Aguilas at the bottom of the standings for the first time in five years.  Where do they go from here, and what (if anything) will it take to turn their fortunes around?  Also, is Chivas in any better shape after salvaging a draw Wednesday; can anyone stop André-Pierre Gignac and the surging Tigres; and what's with the Mexican National Team not giving a shout-out to Chicharito?   #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Clausura2022 #America #Aguilas #SantiagoSolari #Chivas #Guadalajara #Tigres #UANL #Monterrey #Rayados #JavierAguirre #MajorLeagueSoccer #MLS #CarlosVela #Chicharito #JavierHernandez #MexicanSoccerPodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

One-third of the way through Clausura 2022, Liga MX has several championship contenders...and two disappointments among the "Big 4."  We discuss whose manager is under the most pressure, as well as the big-picture outlook for each of the top teams heading into Round 7.  Plus, one month away from the next round of World Cup Qualifying, we check back in with the Mexican National Team: How will a major injury to the USMNT affect El Tri's chances at a berth in Qatar; and how - if at all - will they benefit from reportedly scheduling two friendlies before the World Cup?   #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Clausura2022 #Guadalajara #Chivas #VictorManuelVucetich #ElPastor #America #Aguilas #SantiagoSolari #Puebla #CruzAzul #Monterrey #Rayados #FunesMori #ElTri #ElTriENG #LaSeleccion #MexicanNationalTeam #MLS #MajorLeagueSoccer #mexicansoccerpodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

What a weekend!  It took a stoppage-time golazo from Guillermo Martinez, but Puebla was able to draw with the defending champions and remain as Super Lideres - for now.  After ANOTHER Cruzazuleada and a decisive Tigres win over Chivas, among other things, the top of the Liga MX table is bunched up; and we'll sort out the big picture for Clausura 2022 on tonight's show.  Also, our Mexican National Team insider brings us the latest developments on El Tri - including Carlos Vela's retirement, and why Chicharito isn't completely out of the picture. #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Jornada5 #Clausura2022 #Puebla #Atlas #Guadalajara #Chivas #America #Aguilas #CruzAzul #LaMaquina #LaSeleccion #MexicanNationalTeam #ElTri #ElTriENG #CarlosVela #Chicharito #MexicanSoccerPodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

With World Cup Qualifying behind us, we turn our attention back to Liga MX -- and Puebla, of all teams, finds itself atop the standings after its first 3-1-0 start in 18 years.  Is La Franja for real, or are there other teams we think are better?  Also on the show, as J.J. Macias returns to Chivas, we discuss whether his time in Europe was a failure or a learning experience; and we take a closer look at a disappointing start for Jonathan dos Santos and América.  #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Puebla #LaFranja #Guadalajara #Chivas #JoseJuanMacias #JJMacias #America #Aguilas #JonathandosSantos #MexicanSoccerPodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

El Tri Online and The Soccer O.G.'s World Cup Qualifying coverage concludes with a special edition of El Mexican Soccer Podcast with Max Bretos hosting, live from Tony P's Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey, CA!  Max and the ETO crew bring you full reaction and analysis of El Tri's latest attempt to close in on a Qatar 2022 berth, coming off a disappointing draw against Costa Rica.  Plus, we'll discuss the big picture for both Mexico and the USMNT as they head into the final round of qualifying games in late March.  #ElTri #ElTriENG #MexicanNationalTeam #LaSeleccion #MexicovsPanama #WorldCupQualifying #CONCACAF #USMNT #USASoccer #USAvsHonduras #mexicansoccerpodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast #ElTriOnline #TheSoccerOG

El Mexican Soccer Podcast is your postgame destination for Mexico's World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica!  Special guest "The Soccer O.G." Max Bretos joins us live for full reaction and analysis as El Tri begins the next round of qualifying games, at a time when its World Cup chances are hanging by a thread.  Also, the USMNT entered the Thursday in a better position to qualify for Qatar, but there is still some work to be done; and we'll break down their game against El Salvador.   #ElTri #ElTriENG #MexicanNationalTeam #LaSeleccion #MexicovsJamaica #WorldCupQualifying #USMNT #USASoccer #USAvsElSalvador #mexicansoccerpodcast #soccerpodcast #podcast

Two weeks into Clausura 2022, we attempt to sort through the early contenders: What has defending champions Atlas shown us from a win against San Luis and a draw in the La Gran Final rematch?  How unstoppable is Pumas, with 8 goals and a +7 differential?  Is 2-0-0 Pachuca legit?  And after splitting their first two games, would the "real" Chivas please stand up?  Also, on the show, our Mexican National Team Insider joins us to preview the next round of World Cup Qualifiers, as El Tri is at a tipping point following back-to-back losses.  Next Thursday, Jan. 27th, be sure to join us for a special edition of El Mexican Soccer Podcast: Full postgame reaction and analysis of Mexico's qualifying game against Jamaica, with special guest "The Soccer O.G." Max Bretos!   #LigaMX #LigaMXENG #Atlas #AtlasFC #Pumas #Pachuca #Tuzos #Chivas #Guadalajara #Tigres #ElTri #ElTriENG #LaSeleccion #MexicovsJamaica #WorldCupQualifying