Ahead of Madrid clash, meet the ex-MLB exec behind Leganes' LaLiga push

Former MLB exec Jeff Luhnow led Leganes to LaLiga promotion through his unique approach. Can his side upset a stuttering Real Madrid on Sunday?

How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys

How did soccer's most storied clubs become synonymous with something as simple as a color? ESPN relives the kit histories of football's biggest teams.

Televisa chairman takes leave amid FIFA probe

Televisa chairman and Club America owner Emilio Azcárraga Jean is taking an administrative leave amid a U.S. Department of Justice probe into FIFA soccer media rights.

Chivas' Alvarado avoids FMF ban for firecracker

The Mexico Football Federation on Wednesday said that they will not punish Chivas Guadalajara midfielder Roberto Alvarado for firecracker he threw into the media room ahead a news conference last week prior to the Liga MX Clásico Tapatío vs. Atlas.

Chivas player apologizes for firecracker thrown

Chivas Guadalajara midfielder Roberto Alvarado has apologised to journalists after throwing a firecracker that exploded in the media room ahead of Thursday's pre-game news conference.

América down Crew on PKs in Campeones Cup

Néstor Araujo scored the deciding goal for Club América in a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over the Columbus Crew after a 1-1 draw in the Campeones Cup final on Wednesday night.

The world's most stylish kits for the 2024-25 season that you probably missed

From Mexico to Greece to Brazil, here is our pick of a dozen of the most stylish, chic and debonair jerseys that you will find anywhere this season.

Mexico winger reveals failed Liverpool transfer

Pumas striker Cesar 'Chino' Huerta has not given up hope of playing in the Premier League one day after his move to Liverpool fell through this summer.

Klinsmann: Mexicans 'too comfortable' in Liga MX

Former U.S. men's national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann has said that Mexican players are "too comfortable" in the domestic Liga MX and should seek opportunities in Europe to improve themselves and El Tri.

Anonymous Liga MX player survey: 80% in Mexico want pro/rel

ESPN granted anonymity to 22 players in Liga MX to talk candidly about the state of the league, on topics from promotion/relegation to equal pay.

Leagues Cup seeding at play for Messi-less Miami

Inter Miami will look to secure the top spot of the 2024 Leagues Cup Group N when facing Liga MX club Tigres UANL on Saturday night.

Ex-Tigres coach sues club for leak accusations

Former Tigres manager Roberto Dante Siboldi launched legal action against the Liga MX team's board of directors for falsely accusing his assistant coach Miguel de Jesus Fuente of selling privileged information to rivals Monterrey.

Liga MX cruises past MLS in All-Star Game

Juan Brunetta and Maximiliano Meza scored a minute apart in the second half as the best of Liga MX beat the top players in MLS 4-1 in the All-Star Game on Wednesday night.

Busquets: Fans win with Leagues Cup format

Inter Miami defender Sergio Busquets and Club León's Andrés Guardado said they favor the Leagues Cup format that eliminates the possibility of extra time and sends a tied match directly for penalties.

Fan dies after being shot following Liga MX game

A 24-year-old fan who was shot outside of a stadium in the northern city of Tijuana, Mexico, after a league match between Chivas and Xolos has died in a hospital, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

The dual-national dilemma: How Mexican Americans choose which country to represent

U.S. or Mexico? Dual nationals talk about the "life-changing decision" of which country to represent at World Cups and Copa Américas.

Messi headlines MLS All-Star team for first time

Lionel Messi will headline the Major League Soccer All Star roster for the first time when it faces Liga MX's best at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on July 24.

MLS to take summer break for '26 World Cup

Major League Soccer plans to take a break during the 2026 season to accommodate the World Cup to avoid incomplete rosters throughout the competition.

Source: Chivas to sign Pelayo from North Carolina

Liga MX's Chivas is set to sign defender Adrian Pelayon from the USL Championship team North Carolina FC, a source told ESPN.

Sources: Lozano to join MLS' San Diego from PSV

MLS expansion team San Diego is set to sign PSV Eindhoven and Mexico national team figure Hirving "Chucky" Lozano as a Designated Player, sources confirm to ESPN.

Rondón double sees Pachuca beat Crew, win CCC

Sources: Hierro set to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Chivas announced on Wednesday that sporting director Fernando Hierro is leaving the Liga MX club, with sources telling ESPN that he is set to join Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.