Insider Win over Japan serves as benchmark
At the sound of the final whistle, once history had been assured, Mexican manager Luis Fernando Tena dropped to his knees on the sideline and prayed…
Insider How El Tri can beat Japan in semis
Mexican national team director Hector Gonzalez-Inarritu was mocked and chided for boldly proclaiming several months ago that El Tri would win a meda…
Insider El Tri executes strategy in agonizing win
It wasn't the least bit comfortable for Mexico or its fans, but the game plan worked just as expected on Saturday, as El Tri advanced to the Olympic…
Insider Mexico's strategy versus Senegal
After a pretty straightforward stroll through the group stage, Saturday will be time for El Tri's Olympic team to finally get down to business. Meda…
Insider El Tri winning with a different style
After a pretty routine afternoon, seeing off a feeble Swiss challenge, the road to that Olympic medal is clearer than ever for El Tri. Interestingly, …
Insider What El Tri needs to do to advance
There might be plenty to nitpick regarding El Tri's showing so far in the Olympic Games, but first things first: Heading into Wednesday's final group …
Insider Mexico's altered attack beats Gabon
From the first moments of Mexico's group match against Gabon, a different type of attack emerged for El Tri than it had presented in its Olympic…
Insider Problems abound against South Korea
Mexico's opening match Thursday did nothing to allay the fears of those who believed El Tri was heading into the Olympics in a slump. In its 0-0 dra…
Insider Can Mexico win a medal in London?
Finally, on Thursday, after months of anticipation and analysis, Mexico will play an Olympic soccer match for the first time since 2004. The years…
Insider Why Mexico will win an Olympic medal
Although Mexico lost 1-0 to Spain on Wednesday in its second Olympic tuneup, El Tri should be heartened that they competed well against such a top t…
