![]() The Xolos problem is getting the ball into the net. Tijuana – especially at home – seems to enjoy flowing attacking possessions, even sustaining pressure in their offensive third. To add to the vulnerability, Rayos keeper Hugo González has not always held up well when facing sustained pressure. The Rayos midfielders don’t always track back with any real commitment. Necaxa likes to push forward en masse, often leaving its back line exposed. These two teams are among the six clubs that have given up double-figure goals in 7 matches thus far. This could be a high-scoring affair in the border city, but not because of the offensive prowess of the Rayos and Xolos. Expect Puebla goalie Nicolás Vikonis to be tested early and often. The Camoteros have been inconsistent and a bit shaky on defense.ĭespite their misfiring offense, the Rayados could hit the FIFA break in great shape if they can hit the target. These two teams have faced each twice in Copa Mx play already this season (Monterrey winning at home 2-1 and fashioning a 1-1 tie at Puebla), but those games won’t impact how handicappers look at this contest. They seem to do just enough to win, but that won’t work in the playoffs. The visiting Rayados have been arguably the league’s most underperforming team, their roster full of talent failing to produce the offensive explosions expected of them. Since then, the Monarcas have demonstrated tactical discipline and a killer instinct when opponents lose concentration.įourth-place Morelia needs a win to head into the FIFA break in the top four spots while the Gallos Blancos must overcome their road woes to sustain their postseason hopes. Morelia is a steady force whose only blemish is a season-opening loss at Toluca. The club’s 1-0 victory over León in a Wednesday Copa MX match put Enrique Meza’s boys in position to win its group and they looked good in a 1-0 road win over UNAM 10 days ago. The unspectacular Gallos Blancos visit the Monarcas on a bit of a high, compiling a 3-1-0 record in their past 4 matches in all competitions. Eight of those goals came in the first 10 matches of the season with his last goal coming as part of a double that rescued a 3-3 draw on August 23 at rival FC Dallas.By Thomas Buckley 4 years ago Week 8 offers only two games pairing teams currently in playoff position but the most intriguing match is the Pumas visit to León on Saturday night.Įlsewhere in Liga MX, Cruz Azul will try to maintain its unbeaten record against Veracruz while the surging Chivas welcome a revived Pachuca club to Guadalajara. Torres broke out for the Dynamo in 2017 with 14 goals - surpassing Brian Ching’s club record for most MLS goals in a season - after failing to find the back of the net in his first two years. He played the first six months of his deal in Mexico as part of a loan and did not debut in Houston until Jin a 3-0 home win vs. ![]() The Dynamo signed Torres to a five-year deal after purchasing him from Liga MX side Club Guadalajara for a reported $7 million in December of 2014. I'm coming at an age at which, without doubt, I will do big things." "I've just turned 25 and have experience in the national team, youth national teams and in important clubs. "It's the best moment of my career and personal life,” said Torres to Televisa Deportes. Torres was at Houston Sports Park Wednesday morning but by nightfall he was in Mexico City to be announced as a new signing on a national broadcast of his new club’s 3-0 win over Club Juarez in Copa MX. The Houston Dynamo have parted ways with the 25-year-old Mexican forward after Liga MX side Pumas UNAM completed his purchase for a reported $2 million fee on Wednesday night. Erick “ Cubo” Torres’ time in Houston is up. ![]()
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