North & Central America Soccer News

North and Central American soccer is dominated by Mexico and the U.S.A. but other teams from the region are building and competing regionally and on the global stage.  Major League Soccer and Mexico's Primera Liga are the top domestic leagues in the region.

  • All eyes on remaining playoff places in Mexico

    Thursday, 26. April, 2012

    The league phase of Mexico’s Clausura 2012 draws to an end this weekend, with Jaguares, Cruz Azul, Tijuana and Pachuca all competing for the three playoff spots still up for grabs.

  • Mexico news wrap: Chicharito will go to the Olympics

    Wednesday, 25. April, 2012

    Javier Hernandez will be at London 2012, Chivas appoint a new coach and Santos Laguna host Monterrey in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.

  • Tijuana almost over the line as race for playoffs heats up

    Monday, 23. April, 2012

    Club Tijuana closed in on a playoff spot, América moved into second place and Chivas´ slump continued in this weekend´s round of games in Mexico.

  • Santos seek revenge in top of the table clash

    Friday, 20. April, 2012

    First plays second in Mexico’s Primera Division this weekend, with Santos Laguna hosting champions Tigres UANL in a rematch of last season’s final.

  • Advantage Monterrey in CCL final

    Wednesday, 18. April, 2012

    Chilean Humberto Suazo was the hero for reigning champions Monterrey after he scored both goals in his team´s 2-0 win against Santos Laguna in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final on Wednesday.

  • Ambriz and Chivas part ways

    Wednesday, 18. April, 2012

    Ignacio Ambriz has left his post as coach of Chivas de Guadalajara after six straight defeats in all competitions and with the all-Mexican club out of contention in both the domestic league and the Copa Libertadores.

  • Santos, Monterrey lock horns for place in Club World Cup

    Tuesday, 17. April, 2012

    Two in-form clubs from northern Mexico will contest the CONCACAF Champions League final first leg on Wednesday (10 p.m. EST), with holder Monterrey putting its title on the line against Santos Laguna.

  • Estudiantes Tecos down without a fight

    Monday, 16. April, 2012

    Estudiantes Tecos were relegated from Mexico´s first division this weekend after they could only tie 1-1 against Puebla and rivals Atlas managed to pick up three points.

  • Mexico preview: Tigres aim to smash league record

    Thursday, 12. April, 2012

    If Tigres UANL avoid defeat at home to Chivas on Saturday, the Monterrey team will set a Mexican league record of 26 consecutive home games without losing.

  • Chivas´ bubble bursts in disastrous two weeks

    Thursday, 12. April, 2012

    Chivas de Guadalajara is unlikely to make the playoffs in the Mexican league and is in need of a minor miracle to advance in the Copa Libertadores after enduring a season-ending last few games.

  • Mexican news wrap: Chicharito not discounting Olympics

    Tuesday, 10. April, 2012

    Manchester United striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is maintaining a diplomatic line on whether he will play in the London Olympic Games, neither putting himself forward nor ruling himself out of the summer competition.

  • America takes clasico, northern teams make playoffs

    Monday, 9. April, 2012

    Santos Laguna, Monterrey and Tigres all qualified for the playoffs this weekend in Mexico, while America deservedly won the Super Clasico against Chivas 1-0.