As this international break begins, Rafa Marquez has dropped his first ever Mexico roster as head coach of “El Tri” and there are some new faces as well as some returning members of the 2026 World Cup squad.

Chivas attackers Hugo Camberos and Santiago Sandoval headline a fresh group of young players getting their first ever senior national team call-ups this window. Can they bring a fresh energy that can take Mexico to the next level? Or are they set to play a minor role in Rafa Marquez’ future plans? And are there enough exciting young additions to warrant the fan base getting hyped about what is to come?

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar break down the duality of this Mexico squad, with some surprise appearances, none more shocking than Chucky Lozano. Is Chucky finally going to turn around his national team career or is he going to contribute very little under a new manager? Is Edson Alvarez’ time with the national team done after not securing a call-up from Rafa Marquez? Can Mexico generate enough goals without Raul Jimenez and Julián Quiñones leading the attack? And can Hormiga Gonzalez and Santi Gimenez emerge as the next “number 9” for Mexico?

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00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Rafa Marquez' Roster

05:35 - Overall Impression of Mexico's Squad

08:21 - Not Enough New Faces?

13:20 - Will Rafa Make it to 2030?

17:12 - Is Edson Alvarez Not in the Plans?

20:07 - Who is the CB Partner for Johan Vasquez?

22:02 - Brian Gutierrez Disappointment

24:11 - Massive Absence Without Quinones

25:07 - What Role Does Lozano Play?

30:29 - New Players and What They Bring to El Tri

37:49 - Pressure on Rafa?

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Reynoso & Soltero preview & predict Mexico's friendly against Colombia and USMNT's matchup against Peru!

(00:00) Mexico vs. Colombia

(23:40) USA vs. Peru

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Presented by Michelob ULTRA: Reynoso & Soltero react to all the drama happening in La Liga this past weekend!

(00:00) Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid

(19:10) Barcelona vs. Sevilla

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Qualifying for the U-20 World Cup is step one — bringing a World Cup Trophy back to Mexico is the ultimate mission.

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Mexico were the CONCACAF U-20 Champions, and now they are preparing for the 2027 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, as well as the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

Herc sat down with El Tri's U-20 manager, Alex Diego, who is working alongside the newly minted senior national team manager Rafa Márquez, and praised FMF Youth Director Andrés Lillini as a father figure and visionary who revamped Mexico's entire youth scouting setup.

Alex Diego explains why Mexico is winning over top talent in Major League Soccer academies, emphasizing modern scouting criteria and prioritizing spatial awareness, decision-making under pressure, and physical speed. Highlighting Gilberto Mora’s rapid decision-making and Santiago Sandoval’s tactical flexibility. Mexico’s U-20 manager outlines what separates good prospects from world-class players. Can this generation bring Mexico its first U-20 World Cup?

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00:00 - VAMOS w/ ALEX DIEGO.

01:52 - Coaching and Player Development.

06:17 - PUMAS UNAM, Hugo Sánchez and Ricardo Tuca Ferretti.

10:02 - Promotion & Relegation | Ascenso y Descenso.

13:24 - Mexican Players and their Physical attributes.

15:12 - Why get into coaching?

16:23 - Lack of trust in young Mexican coaches.

18:25 - Coaching Youth vs. Professional Players.

20:23 - The Importance of the Player's Mindset.

21:50 - GIL MORA

23:24 - FMF and Andrés Lillini.

24:33 - MEXICO CONCACAF U-20 Champions.

26:17 - New Generation with Competitive Mindset.

28:54 - High price tag in Mexican Players

30:23 - HUGO CAMBEROS & SANTIAGO SANDOVAL

32:55 - Mexican-American recruiting.

36:44 - Rafa Marquez and the U-20 World Cup in 2027.

39:45 - Which Liga MX players are next to leave for Europe?

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Presented by Verizon: Reynoso & Soltero preview and predict the upcoming La Liga matches for Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid!

(00:00) Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid

(16:27) Sevilla vs. Barcelona

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Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled his first U.S. roster in the 2030 World Cup cycle and there are some drastic changes from the team we saw take the pitch in the 2026 World Cup.

The USMNT’s star player is not in Mauricio Pochettino’s immediate plans, with Christian Pulisic being left off the squad, could this be a sign of the future or is it merely a one-time decision from Poch? While many of the USA’s World Cup squad like Pulisic, Tim Ream, and Timothy Weah were all left without a place, there was a clear sign for the direction of the team moving forward: a youth movement is taking place.

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar break down the best inclusions of the 11 U-20 players in Poch’s squad, with standouts like Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Mathis Albert, and Julian Hall all earning their first senior team call-ups. Can this youth wave usher in a real golden era for the USMNT or will it be more of the same from this generation? And are the forwards, headlined by Orlando City’s Justin Ellis, strong enough to lead the line without marquee players like Folarin Balogun there to bring in goals?

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00:00 - Herc's International Call-Up Experience

04:10 - Pulisic Not on the Roster

08:04 - Poch Firing Shots?

10:38 - More Than an Injury Leaving Pulisic Off

14:41 - Squad Selection Surprises

16:10 - Yunus Musah is Back

19:05 - GK Spot Up For Grabs?

24:43 - Defenders

25:48 - Neil Pierre Defensive Star?

29:44 - Midfield Standouts

30:29 - Cavan Sullivan: The Next Face of the USMNT?

38:14 - Gio Reyna Veteran Presence

41:35 - Which Forwards Can Make Their Mark?

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When there are no consequences for finishing last, the intensity in LIGA MX drops drastically – and the national team pays the price on the world stage.

Liga MX owners use economic security as the main reason for banning promotion and relegation, yet history shows financial mismanagement in Mexico's First Division. This week, the Mexican Antitrust Commission has launched an investigation into Liga MX and may penalize the FMF and its 17 ownership groups for monopolistic practices.

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss how this systemic bottleneck harms grassroots development and shrinks the talent pool for El Tri, exploring the human cost players pay under the current system and debating whether the Mexican government will fix Liga MX. How did stars like Orbelín Pineda and Johan Vasquez break through the old system, and will pro/rel bring hope back to local Mexican communities?

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00:00 - Herc's 2nd Division Experiences

02:09 - Mexican Football Monopoly?

07:09 - Fans Want Pro/Rel

11:15 - No Pro/Rel Limits Futbol Growth

16:16 - Ownership Questions

19:39 - Financial Impacts

21:43 - Is the Status Quo Enough?

27:59 - Effects on the Mexican National Team

31:42 - Player Salaries Going Down

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Reynoso & Soltero preview & predict the 2026-2027 CONCACAF Nations League group phase!

(00:00) Intro to CONCACAF Nations League

(02:55) Costa Rica & Haiti

(10:20) Curacao

(14:15) Trinidad & Tobago

(17:27) Nicaragua & Dominican Republic

(21:30) Group A Predictions

(24:20) El Salvador

(27:10) Martinique

(28:50) Honduras

(32:20) Guatemala

(35:10) Jamaica

(39:15) Suriname

(41:25) Group B Predictions

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Presented by Michelob ULTRA: Reynoso & Soltero react to all the drama happening in La Liga this past weekend!

(00:00) Barcelona vs. Levante

(11:50) Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano

(17:20) Atletico Madrid vs. Real Soceidad

(22:10) Deportivo A Coruna vs. Getafe

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Is Julián Quiñones a TOP 30 player in world football? The Ballon d’Or seems to think that’s the case.

After a spectacular World Cup performance Mexico’s Julián Quiñones just received the biggest achievement of his football career, being nominated for the Ballon d’Or. This is a result of his World Cup campaign with 4 goals and an assist, that came with huge moments like scoring against England in the Round of 16. His club season with Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League was equally impressive, bagging 33 goals to beat out the likes of Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo to the league’s golden boot award. Is his form justified in earning him a spot alongside Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi as one of the world’s best or is this simply a case of recency bias riding the high of the most recent World Cup?

Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar unpack whether Quiñones is the best player in Mexico’s roster pool right now, and if Rafa Marquez needs to build the team around him heading into the 2030 World Cup. Has Julián Quiñones silenced all the doubters who questioned whether he was “Mexican enough” and established himself as the marquee Mexican in the world?

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00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Julián Quiñones Top 30 Player

04:27 - Is Quiñones ready for a big move?

07:49 - Will he regret staying in Saudi?

09:06 - Did Saudi make Quiñones better?

12:50 - Mexico's Best Player

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