With SuperLiga fast approaching, Mexican clubs have rolled into town and come armed and prepared for battle. Pachuca, a historically strong club, only got stronger during the offseason, as did Morelia. Although 2008 champion New England beat top MLS club Los Angeles coming in, they must show it wasn't a fluke.
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<strong>C.F. </strong><strong>PACHUCA</strong> |
<p>Reached semis in Bicentenario 2010 and went 3-0-0 in preseason. The arrivals of US int'l José Francisco Torres and newly-signed Hérculez Gómez only bolster the squad.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat Pumas Morelos (D-2), 2-1 <a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6756" target="_blank"></a><strong>Next:</strong> Thursday, at Houston</p> |
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<strong>MONARCAS</strong><strong>MORELIA<br></strong> |
<p>Reached semis in Bicentenario 2010 and went 2-2-0 in preseason. Quality signings, such as goalkeeper Federico Vilar, should help them go far.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Lost to Tigres UANL, 3-1<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6756" target="_blank"></a><strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday, at Chicago</p> |
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<p>Playing well won't help if they can't find the net, which is what happened vs RSL. A little consistency up top and they could repeat as finalists.</p><p><strong>Last: </strong>Lost to RSL, 1-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6661" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday vs. Morelia</p> |
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<strong>PUMAS</strong><strong>UNAM</strong> |
<p>Reached the quarterfinals in Bicentenaro 2010 and went 1-1-1 in preseason. How will they deal with Pablo Barrera's departure and Efraín Juárez's imminent exit?</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied San Luis, 0-0<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6756" target="_blank"></a><strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday, at New England</p> |
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<p>A draw against the Crew will do wonders for their morale heading into SuperLiga, but it's their third straight game without a win. </p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Tied CLB, 0-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6756" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Thursday, vs. Pachuca</p> |
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<strong>PUEBLA</strong><strong>F.C.</strong> |
<p>Finished 13th overall in Bicentenario 2010 and went 2-2-1 in preseason. With Gómez now at Pachuca, Álvaro González will be responsible for scoring goals.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat Veracruz (D-2), 2-1 <strong>Next:</strong> Thursday, at Chivas USA</p> |
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<p>Pushovers no more, the Goats are on a different streak -- a four-game unbeaten one in all competitions -- and will look to make some waves.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat KC, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6757" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next: </strong>Thursday, vs. Puebla</p> |
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<p>'08 SuperLiga champs surprised everyone with a win over LA, but it remains to be seen if it was a just a fluke or if they can carry the tune.</p><p><strong>Last:</strong> Beat LA, 2-0 [<a href="//www.mlssoccer.com/videos?catid=1822&id=6749" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153);">WATCH</span></a>]
<strong>Next:</strong> Wednesday, vs. Pumas</p> |