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Cesar Hernandez

@cesarhfutbol

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ fΓΊtbol, πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ soccer, and more for ESPN. Previous work: The Guardian, MLS, The Athletic, Vice Sports. πŸ“ San Diego https://www.instagram.com/cesarhfutbol

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Now playing just his 2nd Liga MX game of the season due to injury concerns, but that's now Zendejas' 2nd goal after scoring tonight.

Enough time to find his form and fitness to win back Poch for a USMNT call-up this month?

05.03.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Ups and downs in the first half there. Canada nearly pounced on a couple of early giveaways from the #USWNT. The final pass and decision wasn't there for the U.S. for long stretches -- but if they are looking for positives, there were still a couple of high xG opportunities. 0-0 at the half.

05.03.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

[Cesar switches over from Peacock to Paramount, switches over to ESPN, back to Peacock or was that Paramount, wait back to ESPN]

04.03.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Omg yes yes yes yes yes

03.03.2026 03:03 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Going to watch it later, assuming Vix will have the replay

02.03.2026 20:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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also shout-out to the amazing team from Saint Lucia called "Big Players FC"

02.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Seems as though something is trending in the right direction for El Tri Femenil when you have six players in a gameday roster that represent NWSL clubs

02.03.2026 18:47 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

this is what happens when you have core group of guys who play Settlers of Catan together

02.03.2026 04:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lower back problems are no joke, hope Trinity is okay

02.03.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When I subscribed to the paper his section was always the strangest read

01.03.2026 16:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It is quite incredible to think how reliant Club America is on Alex Zendejas. An entirely different team and overall roster without him.

01.03.2026 04:58 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘€

01.03.2026 02:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The year is 2026, Timo Werner is on the field alongside Jonathan Gonzalez, Bruce Arena is coaching them, there's an In-N-Out a block away, Preston Judd scored a goal

01.03.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Might have to actually make a trip back up to PayPal Park (and the LOBINA) in 2026 if the Earthquakes keep this going. And a pre or post-match visit to Chikin Drip.

01.03.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What I'm trying to say is that Pachuca's Salomon Rondon did not have his best moment just there

28.02.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nothing makes me feel more "pro soccer players they're just like us" than seeing someone completely miss hitting the ball with their dominant foot after accidentally hitting it with their weak foot after planting it on the ground

28.02.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Presented by Maruchan.

Okay, LA Galaxy, I see what you're doing and I respect it

27.02.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Browns, Crew ownership group exploring Columbus NWSL expansion A prospective ownership group from Columbus, Ohio, led by the Haslam family, is seriously exploring a National Women's Soccer League expansion franchise, the group confirmed to ESPN.

BREAKING: An investor group headed by Haslam Sports Group, owners of the Columbus Crew, is exploring the possible acquisition of an #NWSL expansion franchise. #Crew96 With ESPN colleague @jeffkassouf.bsky.social ...

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

27.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 12
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Tbf, the details of the SD Wave jersey are quite cool, but not sure if it's a top 5 NWSL release from this year

27.02.2026 04:19 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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but alright, let's briefly bring this up just to show how well things went for El Tri on the field

26.02.2026 04:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Regardless of the opponent, and aside from any sporting reasons, that's a big, big, big win for Mexico

26.02.2026 04:03 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why is healthy Mexico star Chucky Lozano being paid $6 million to not play in MLS? Chucky Lozano was supposed to be the face of San Diego FC and the Mexican national team. Now it's unclear when he'll even play soccer again.

Unpacking Chucky Lozano’s dilemma.

From Mexico's 2018 hero, to now being left out of San Diego's sporting plans as he practices on the side away from his teammates during a World Cup year.

"having talked to the Mexican national team coaching...they need him to play"

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

25.02.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯‡ Major League Soccer and Seattle Sounders star Paul Rothrock shares his inspiration from Alysa Liu’s gold medal Olympics skate.

Rothrock scored and goal and had an assist in the match against the Colorado Rapids leading the team to their first win of the season.

23.02.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 190 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 20

TUDN is a prime example. Sure, they're the prime Liga MX provider, but they've done some excellent USMNT coverage over the years

23.02.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What I always find fascinating is how English-speaking Americans think that Spanish coverage = Not liking the USMNT.

Many of those are huge USMNT fans, and if not, providing better coverage than that in English. Spanish does not equal loving El Tri, Liga MX, etc

23.02.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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Lionel Messi did not violate league policy after review of alleged locker room video, MLS says Major League Soccer is investigating allegations that Lionel Messi gained unauthorized access to the officials' locker room following the match between Inter Miami and LAFC on Saturday at the LA Memor...

After further review into the situation, Major League Soccer found that Messi did not violate league policy.

The video captures Messi entering an area that was not restricted by the league, with PRO also confirming he did not enter the officials’ locker room.

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

22.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 7
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In case there were any doubts about whether Chucky wants to stay in SD or not

22.02.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
En EspaΓ±ol:

La Liga BBVA Femenil informa la reprogramaciΓ³n del partido entre Guadalajara y AmΓ©rica

Toluca, Estado de MΓ©xico, 22 de febrero de 2026 - La Liga BBVA MX Femenil informe que el partido correspondiente a la Jornada 10 del Torneo Clausura 2026, a disputarse hoy a las 17:00 horas en el Estadio Akron entre los clubes Guadalajara y AmΓ©rica, serΓ‘ reprogramado con fecha y hora por confirmar. 

In English:

Liga BBVA MX Femenil announces rescheduling of the match between Guadalajara and AmΓ©rica

Toluca, State of MΓ©xico, February 22, 2026 - Liga BBVA MX Femenil announces that the 2026 Clausura Week 10 match scheduled for 5:00 PM at Estadio Akron between Guadalajara and AmΓ©rica will be rescheduled for a date and time to be determined.

En EspaΓ±ol: La Liga BBVA Femenil informa la reprogramaciΓ³n del partido entre Guadalajara y AmΓ©rica Toluca, Estado de MΓ©xico, 22 de febrero de 2026 - La Liga BBVA MX Femenil informe que el partido correspondiente a la Jornada 10 del Torneo Clausura 2026, a disputarse hoy a las 17:00 horas en el Estadio Akron entre los clubes Guadalajara y AmΓ©rica, serΓ‘ reprogramado con fecha y hora por confirmar. In English: Liga BBVA MX Femenil announces rescheduling of the match between Guadalajara and AmΓ©rica Toluca, State of MΓ©xico, February 22, 2026 - Liga BBVA MX Femenil announces that the 2026 Clausura Week 10 match scheduled for 5:00 PM at Estadio Akron between Guadalajara and AmΓ©rica will be rescheduled for a date and time to be determined.

Due to the security situation in MΓ©xico, tonight’s ClΓ‘sico Nacional Femenil between Chivas and AmΓ©rica has been postponed to a date and time TBD.

More on the security situation here: mexiconewsdaily.com/news/cjng-el...

From the US Consulate in MΓ©xico: mx.usembassy.gov/security-ale...

22.02.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not exactly newsworthy, but here's what Don Garber told me yesterday about any expansion plans for MLS. He's happy with 30, for now

22.02.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Messi struggles in MLS opener; will it impact his World Cup hopes? Lionel Messi had a decent game in the 3-0 defeat to LAFC, but decent isn't what you expect from him, especially during a World Cup year.

Messi and Inter Miami stay quiet in MLS opener, what does this mean for his season and World Cup year?

www.espn.com/soccer/story...

22.02.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0