The Mexico national team dropped its roster tonight, with Javier Aguirre & staff sticking to their word: The Liga MX guys in camp they said would make it are in. The ones who weren't called in are not. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Pepi playmaker #USMNT

Rare, exclusive in-person interview with Rinat Akhmetov - Shakhtar owner and Ukraine’s richest man - at his home in Kyiv. On Donbas in the 90s, the defenders of Azovstal, his relationship with Zelenskyy, why Infantino must visit Ukraine and much more: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

I didn't look at the historic series, but this was just Mexico's second win against Australia in seven meetings. Weird stumbling block...

Marcelo Flores gets his runners-up medal supported by two teammates and with a massive brace on his knee. I *hate* injury sensationalizing before a World Cup, but...it looks VERY unlikely he will be able to join #CanMNT.

I guess the women delivering the CCC medals are supposed to be Riyadh Air flight attendants? Of course, they don't fly so...

Marcelo Flores went for a ball in the box & goes down grabbing his right knee. The #CanMNT player is trying it out, but he's definitely coming out of the game. Doesn't look great. He's walking off under his own power but...well, now a teammate comes to help him off.

No goals in the first half of the #CCC final between Toluca & Tigres, but both teams with signs of life. Predictably more back-and-forth than an earlier final today. Toluca with a chance just before the break that Jesus Angulo couldn't apply a touch to. Moments like that when they miss Vega.

Me, every time a match goes to extra time:

Bar-owning brother, they couldn't even qualify for the AFCON.

One key to success for Curacao at the World Cup might be to make sre they finish game with 11 players...

Would I rather just have the full #CanMNT roster and THEN the feature stories? Yes. Do I have to respect the framing of Jacob Shaffelburg talking about his Nova Scotia roots for this piece? Also yes.

#CanMNT defenders are set. Waterman picked over Priso. Jones and Davies both make it too. Moïse Bombito Derek Cornelius Alphonso Davies Luc de Fougerolles Alistair Johnston Alfie Jones Richie Laryea Niko Sigur Joel Waterman

You'll want to be reading Nayib this summer. Thinks deeply about El Tri & every piece will make you consider something you hadn't before. Great to connect some old friends.

Excited to join this group. I'll be less intense during the chat than in the photo!

More than 75,000 tickets sold for Mexico's friendly vs. Australia at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Get the right team(s?) at the right price point, and turns out people are pretty excited for international soccer this summer.

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Analyzing Chris Richards' gait during Crystal Palace celebrations. Let's slo-mo on that ankle...

What does it mean for Cruz Azul to be champion in Mexico? What does it mean for Joel Huiqui to win - and stay on as manager of La Maquina? That and more on Getting CONCACAFed! getconcacafed.substack.com/p/la-maquina...

A v good American version of a concept I saw TUDN pioneer in Mexico (and which I believe they're running back again this World Cup with Juan Carlos Osorio, Miguel Herrera, La Volpe & a couple others) where it's current coaches in a more relaxed environment actually giving analysis.

Not only will a few Leagues Cup matches take place in Mexico this year, 'pod' concept sorta returning: Chivas' match with FC Dallas between trips to face LAFC and the Seattle Sounders will take place at San Jose's PayPal Park. FCD hosts Queretaro at NTSC's Mansfield facility & travels to Toluca.

It's basically one of those fancy carts: All the espresso you want but NO COFFEY. (We can do an americano?)

Group A and C draw the eye after tonight's Central American Cup draw. It won't be easy for three-time champ Liga Deportiva Alajuelense to repeat once again.

Now that the USMNT’s roster has been named, it’s getting real. Bookmark this page for all the @usatodaysports.usatoday.com coverage during the tournament.

No Carlos Fernandez, but Matias Tettamanti assisted with the Caribbean Cup draw that gave us these groups.

Oh, Gunna can play CM.

They teased that "Ibra & Tom Brady" interview segment and I knew IMMEDIATELY what the furniture would look like before seeing it.

Glad to see Coco Carrasquilla on the final list for Panama, with reports he suffered a pulled adductor & could be back in time for the first game. A surprise to see Botafogo teenager Kadir Barría omitted with the team short on attacking options.

#CanMNT has a long-term plan in place, announcing it has extended the contract of American manager Jesse Marsch for four years, keeping him in the role through 2030

As is tradition at the end of a Liga MX season, salud to you the reader. It’s been a different season, both for my coverage & for the league, but it was a lot of fun thanks to your interaction! And, of course, the big one starts 🔜

Cruz Azul is the Liga MX champion for the 10th time in its history, beating Pumas on a stoppage-time winner that allowed interim manager Joel Huiqui to celebrate a title - and likely keep his job. The story on @usatodaysports.usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Lionel Messi asked to come out of Inter Miami's final match before the World Cup, something he *rarely* does. It will raise concerns ahead of Argentina's title defense. More on @usatodaysports.usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

There will be a new Liga MX champion tonight - Pumas fans already winning the "Most fireworks set off to welcome the team onto the field" award. These things have been going for two minutes.

You: Wow! What a crazy first half. Me: Does the US/Germany patch choice by Cavan Sullivan mean he has SLAMMED the door on Bangladesh? We are not the same.

What happened in the #USL-C on Saturday night? Curacao international Jürgen Locadia scored a hat trick to lead Miami FC to a 4-3 victory against Louisville City FC to move into the top four in the Eastern Conference. Recap & Highlights -> www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...

Rather than #TacosvsJollof, TUDN’s hashtag tonight is #MexicoAGhanar, ganar meaning ‘to win’ in Spanish.

GOLAZO Brian Gutiérrez! De Chicago pa’ el mundo. Ghana’s GK gifts kg to Mexico at the back & the Chivas midfielder curves in a shot from outside the box.

Mexico plays its first friendly leading up to the World Cup tonight - a strange game vs. Ghana in Puebla that may not leave us with many lessons. But we do have a good idea of who will make the El Tri roster! My projection is live on @usatodaysports.usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

#USMNT fans are anxious for the roster. Players are, too. But Diego Luna tells me that even being 'on the bubble' is a blessing, though he gets butterflies when he thinks of what it would feel like to make the squad. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

"Hermano, ya eres mexicano!" "I love Mexican fans, and I love Mexican players," Son Heung-Min told me, but knows "they probably will hate me again" this summer when Mexico meets Korea. We spoke about the special relationship, life in LA & facing El Tri at altitude: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

The first leg of the Liga MX final is here! Cruz Azul back at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, fka Estadio Azul & fans are stoked. for the throwback!

I have the honor of having the @sportsillustrated.bsky.social Digital Cover today with this story also slated to run in print. It's a 30,000-foot view of the #USMNT: What is success at this World Cup & is 'growing the game' an achievable goal for the players on the field? www.si.com/soccer/world...

Telling my kids this was a VAR analysis on TUDN...

Son Heung-min tells me he's watching Tottenham Hotspur matches when possible & otherwise catches the highlights but says the experience has been "really painful" as the club fights to avoid relegation. On @usatodaysports.usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Jamaica's squad for the Unity Cup is out, and it's a strong group. The big call is Caelan-Kole Cadamarteri, a 16-year-old talent signed by Manchester City who is also eligible for England & Scotland. His brother Bailey joined the Reggae Boyz in 2025 & also is on the Unity Cup squad.

Son Heung-min tells me he's watching Tottenham Hotspur matches when possible & otherwise catches the highlights but says the experience has been "really painful" as the club fights to avoid relegation. On @usatodaysports.usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Stan Kroenke is on a generational run right now.