Can Mexico Finally Break the Curse Against the U.S.?
Ah, the sweet taste of rivalry! It’s like that first sip of tequila—slightly bitter but full of potential happiness… provided you hold it down. The Aztec team is gearing up for a key match against their arch-nemeses, the United States, with the hopes of ending a rather embarrassing five-year streak without a win. And let’s be honest—it’s about time!
The Stakes Are High!
After a draw against Valencia in Puebla that left fans feeling like they bit into a lime instead of a juicy taco, El Tricolor is revving up for their next date at the glorious Akron Stadium. You know you’ve hit rock bottom when you consider a draw a “flavor of defeat.” But, here’s the kicker: The U.S. team is limping into this match without its key players due to injuries. Christian Pulisic and friends have dropped out quicker than a bad Magic Trick, leaving Mexico with a golden opportunity to stamp out this nightmare of a drought.
The Mastermind—’Vasco’
Riding into battle on just his fourth day as captain of the ‘Tri’, Javier Aguirre is still trying to whip his squad into a cohesive unit. So far, his record stands at one win and two draws. Not quite “undefeated” in the boxing sense, more like a chicken trying to cross the road but forgetting why! He still hasn’t convinced everyone that his style is ‘the one’, but let’s hope this is the moment they finally get their act together.
Where and When?
Mark your calendars, set your alarms—this showdown is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, at 8:30 p.m. Central Mexico Time at the Akron Stadium, Jalisco. Catch all the thrilling action on Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, or tune in online at aztecadeportes.com. Stopwatch at the ready!
History Repeats Itself?
Let’s not forget, the last time Mexico triumphed over the U.S. was back on September 6, 2019, in a friendly match with a charming 3-0 victory. Since then, it’s been a tragic comedy of errors—four draws and three losses plopped like bad salsa onto the Mexican military parade of losses. With the U.S. fielding a team that might as well be called “The Walking Wounded,” could this finally be the turning point?
Final Thoughts: Enough is Enough!
With Canada also in the World Cup hosting mix, both teams are eager to go into this clash with momentum—and perhaps a dash of misplaced bravado. Aguirre and new U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino are both at the helm of teams that desperately want to succeed. Will we witness the Mexican team finally break this embarrassing cycle, or is another tale of woe about to unfold? Let’s hope for some drama, excitement, and more than a few ‘gimme’ goals. Bring it on!
The Aztec team will seek to break a five-year streak without being able to defeat their bitter rival. Photo: Jovani Pérez
After the draw with the flavor of defeat against Valencia in the city of Puebla, the Mexican National Team is already preparing for its next match on the Akron Stadium field against the United States, a team that will arrive without its main stars, after they returned to their clubs due to injury issues. In turn, the Tricolor will seek to break a four-year drought without beating its staunchest rival.
Already reaching his fourth game as helmsman of ‘Tri’ in this new management, ‘Vasco’ has still not been able to translate his idea on the field. Although it maintains its undefeated quality (one victory and two draws), the style of play still does not convince everyone; However, the Aztec team is aware of the good opportunity they have against the ‘Stars and Stripes’ to redeem themselves with their fans and mark a turning point in this new process for Aguirre.
Mexico training day at Akron Stadium. Photo: X/Miselecciónmx
Next, we leave the schedule with central Mexico time, as well as the signals by which you can tune in to the match between Mexico vs. the United States:
Tuesday, October 15, 8:30 p.m., Akron Stadium, Jalisco
Channel 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, aztecadeportes.com
schedule and broadcast signals for Mexico vs United States at Akron Stadium. Photo: X/TUDN Timetable and transmission signals for Mexico vs United States at Akron Stadium. Photo: X/Azteca Deportes
Being two of the countries (along with Canada) that will host the next World Cup, it is to highlight the fact that both teams come to this match starting a new project on the bench. As already mentioned, Javier Aguirre will direct his fourth duel in this new management at the head of Tri; while, on the other hand, Mauricio Pochettino will direct his second game as head of ‘The Yankees’.
Likewise, it is important to note that the Aztec team has played seven matches without being able to defeat the neighboring country. The last time the Mexican National Team beat its bitter rival was on September 6, 2019 and it was a friendly match held at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey with a categorical 3-0 victory. Since then, they have accumulated four draws and three lost games, highlighting that they were Nations League matches, Gold Cup and World Cup qualifiers.
Mexico vs United States final Nations League Concacaf (X/ @CNationsLeague)
As already mentioned, the United States will play the duel against the Aztecs without some of their references. After beating Panama last Saturday, October 12, through a statement they reported that Christian Pulisic, Marlon Fossey, Weston McKennie, Ricardo Pepi and Zack Steffen will not make the trip to the pearl of Guadalajara and will return to their respective clubs.
