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Ex Mexico Player Jürgen Damm sparked controversy during a Leagues Cup broadcast after saying “only those born in Mexico are Mexican.” He later apologized to Mexicans born outside the country and admitted he needed to better understand the Mexican Constitution.

But his comments open up a much bigger conversation: What does it mean to be Mexican when you were born and raised in the United States?

We talk Mexican-American identity, Chivas, dual nationals and the irony of Mexico actively recruiting U.S.-born players like Davian Kimbrough while Mexican-Americans are still sometimes told they're “not really Mexican.”

Plus: Mexico vs. Concacaf, the Leagues Cup debate, Santi Giménez to Porto rumors, Hugo Camberos vs. Gilberto Mora, and Mexico's next generation.

Are Mexican-Americans any less Mexican because they were born on the other side of the border? That's the conversation.

#LigaMX #ElTri #Mexico #Chivas #MexicanSoccer #FutbolMexicano #leaguescup #DualNationals #USMNT #SeleccionMexicana #ClubAmerica #concacaf

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The Mexican Futbol Podcast

Liga MX Femenil has come a long way since its launch in 2017. What began as a league many questioned financially has evolved into one of the fastest-growing women's soccer competitions in the world.

In this episode, we're joined by journalist Eugene Rupiński (Golazo del Gringo) to discuss the league's remarkable rise—from its early struggles and reliance on subsidies to record-breaking transfers, elite player development, and its growing international reputation.

We dive into:

• The financial evolution of Liga MX Femenil
• Whether the league is becoming commercially independent
• Mia Villalpando choosing Tigres over a full scholarship at UCLA
• Lizbeth Ovalle's record-breaking transfer to the Orlando Pride
• The growing gap between the league's biggest spenders and the rest
• What's next for Liga MX Femenil and what challenges still remain

Has Liga MX Femenil become one of the most important leagues in women's soccer? Join us as we explore where the league has been, where it is today, and where it could be headed next.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Do you think Liga MX Femenil is on track to become one of the world's elite women's leagues?

#LigaMXFemenil #WomensSoccer #LigaMX #TigresFemenil #ClubAmericaFemenil #NWSL #EugeneRupinski #GolazoDelGringo #MexicanSoccer #FootballPodcast

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América responded in a big way, Chivas left fans with even more questions, and Atlante may have pulled off the biggest upset of the young Liga MX season.

In this episode, Cristian and Albert break down everything from Liga MX Jornada 3, including whether Gabriel Milito's Chivas project is already under pressure, why América's "smart money" approach continues to pay off, and whether Miguel Herrera's Atlante is a legitimate contender or just the latest Liga MX surprise.

We also dive into:

• 🔥 América tops the table after a dominant win over Santos
• 🐐 Chivas draws Puebla as Hormiga González's goal drought continues
• 💥 Pumas destroys Juárez 5-1—are Little Solari, Memote, Juninho and Morales building something special?
• 😬 Tigres loses again... is it time to start talking about Tuca?
• ⚽ Monterrey gets a much-needed victory over Atlas
• 🇲🇽 Mexico U-20 advances to the quarterfinals behind Tahiel Jiménez's hat trick
• ⭐ Is Camberos Mexico's biggest U-20 gem?
• 🏆 Leagues Cup check-in
• 🎙️ Chicharito's latest move to a USL club in Texas

Drop your thoughts in the comments:

👇 Is Chivas' slow start just growing pains? 👇 Is América proving this is the "smart money era"? 👇 Is Atlante actually for real?

Like, subscribe, and join the conversation every week as we break down the biggest stories in Mexican football.

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This week we're joined by Ivan to break down one of the biggest topics surrounding Club América: Has the club entered a new era?

We discuss the evolution from Televisa to Grupo Ollamani, what General Atlantic's investment really means, whether fans should be worried about América's finances, and if the club has shifted from spending big to spending smarter.

After Ivan's segment, we dive into the rest of Liga MX:

Matchday 2 reactions

Tigres' coaching shake-up

Chivas and Pumas concerns

Early surprises around the league

Young Mexican players earning minutes

CONCACAF and U-20 World Cup updates

Our predictions for the week ahead

Join us for another episode filled with analysis, debate, and everything happening across Liga MX.

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The *2026 FIFA World Cup* has come to an end, but the conversation is just getting started.

Cristian "El Rifado" Diaz and Albert Perez are joined by *Los Angeles Times journalist and Cal State Northridge journalism lecturer Eduard Cauich* (@MayanTiger1) to reflect on Mexico's World Cup journey, the unforgettable atmosphere at *Estadio Azteca*, and the stories that unfolded beyond the pitch.

From El Tri's performance and the biggest surprises of the tournament to the behind-the-scenes reality of covering a World Cup, Eduard shares his perspective as both a journalist and storyteller. The conversation also explores how events like the World Cup can shine a spotlight on broader issues happening in the host country.

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* Mexico's 2026 World Cup campaign
* Estadio Azteca and the fan atmosphere
* Behind the scenes of covering the World Cup
* Journalism beyond football
* The stories fans didn't see
* What's next for Mexican football

If you enjoyed the episode, please *like, subscribe, and share* to help us grow *The Mexican Futbol Podcast*.

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This week we're joined by special guest Melissa to break down everything from Liga MX Jornada 1, including the biggest talking points surrounding Cruz Azul, Chivas, and Club América ahead of our upcoming conversation with Iván.

We also discuss:

🇪🇸 What can Mexico learn from Spain after their World Cup triumph?
⚽ Liga MX Matchday 1 winners and losers
🦅 América's performance
🔵 Cruz Azul's opening statement
🐐 Chivas' outlook moving forward
👩🇲🇽 Melissa joins us to talk all things Liga MX Femenil

Like, subscribe, and follow The Mexican Futbol Podcast for weekly discussions covering Mexican soccer, Liga MX, El Tri, and Liga MX Femenil.

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After the total failure that was Mexico’s participation in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage, the future looked very dire for “El Tri.” By 2024, the situation had worsened after another international failure at the Copa América. The 2026 World Cup co-hosts had even more pressure now. In a crisis-control move, the Mexico Football Federation opted to bring back its proven problem solver, head coach “El Vasco” Javier Aguirre, for a third stint.

In a short time, Aguirre was able to shape “El Tri” into a competitive squad by breaking from his usual approach. The man who shockingly demoted then-24-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa in favor of a more experienced player prior to the 2010 World Cup was now relying on upstarts.... Click the link for the full article!

American-born Brian Gutierrez and Obed Vargas signal a new era for Mexico at the World Cup

By Albert Perez on June 9, 2026

Midway through Mexico’s World Cup roster announcement video, the words, “Mexico is not a place — it’s something you carry with you, something you embrace. And once you choose it, you never let it go,” are spoken by an AI narration in the voice of Mexican comedic icon Roberto Gomez Bolanos, “Chespirito.”

The statement appears to have been placed intentionally, as those words resonate strongly for the Mexican national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with Canada and the United States.

Five foreign-born players who have chosen to represent the country were called up by “El Tri” coach Javier Aguirre for the upcoming World Cup, marking a record number for Mexico on soccer’s biggest stage.

Three of those players are naturalized citizens. Santiago Gimenez was born in Argentina but raised in Mexico. His father, Christian “Chaco” Gimenez, was a Liga MX standout who played for Argentina at youth level before later being capped by “El Tri.”

Meanwhile, Julian Quinones and Alvaro Fidalgo established themselves in Liga MX after immigrating from their respective countries as adults. Quinones was born in Colombia, while Fidalgo was born in Spain.

Then there is American-born Brian Gutierrez — from Berwyn, Illinois — and Obed Vargas — from Anchorage, Alaska — who are eligible to represent “El Tri” as they are “Mexican by birth.”

Both of Gutierrez’s parents are from San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, while Vargas’s father is a native of Morelia, Michoacan, and his mother was raised in Mexico City.

Under Article 30, Section A, Part II of the Mexican Constitution, individuals born abroad are considered Mexican by birth if they are the children of Mexican parents — a Mexican mother or a Mexican father.

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