Club America

"Chaka" Rodriguez shields the ball from Guido Rodriguez during a Tigres-América match in 2018. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

SuperCopa MX, Champions Cup launch Apertura 2019

How Aguilas regained flight: Trying to remain aloft

How Aguilas regained flight: Chasing the updrafts

How Aguilas regained flight: Soaring the heights again

Enrique Esqueda of America flops to the ground after a challenge by Gerardo Espinoza of Atlas during a match as part of the Apertura 2010 at Azteca Stadium on August 15, 2010 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/LatinContent via Getty Images)

How Aguilas regained flight: Playing with clipped wings

America players applaud the fans at Estadio Azteca after clap their hands after a win at Estadio Azteca. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent via Getty Images)

How the Aguilas regained flight: Spiraling in a downdraft

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Giovani dos Santos of Mexico gestures during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Chivas, America in spotlight after flashy signings

EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 26: Hirving Lozano of PSV celebrates 2-0 with Luuk de Jong of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV v FC Groningen at the Philips Stadium on January 26, 2019 in Eindhoven Netherlands (Photo by null/Getty Images)

Transfer Tracker: PSV star to Monterrey? Gio to América?

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Oribe Peralta of America gestures during a 15th round match between Club America and Toluca as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Chivas make bold move, acquire veteran Oribe Peralta

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 04: Edson Alvarez of the Mexican National Team smiles during a training session session at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 4, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Could Edson Alvarez join Premier League club Wolves?

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 01: Rubens Sambueza of America (L) slides to steal the ball from Daniel Villalva of Veracruz (R) during a match between America and Veracruz as part of 11th round Apertura 2014 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on October 01, 2014 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Miguel Tovar/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Season in Review: Aguilas fail to soar; Sharks don’t swim

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 13: Nicolas Sanchez of CF Monterrey and Josef Martines of Atlanta United fight the ball during the match between Atlanta United and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

One man’s opinion: Top 4 defenders of the Clausura 2019

Leon had plenty to celebrate during the Clausura 2019, but they came up one victory short. the victory during the semifinals second leg match between Leon and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 19, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Leon shakes off early América goal to reach Final

QUERETARO, MEXICO - MAY 16: Jose Macias (L) of Leon hugs Rubens Sambueza (R) during the semifinals first leg match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Corregidora Stadium on May 16, 2019 in Queretaro, Mexico. (Photo by Jaime Lopez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Leon poised to reach final. Can America fight back?

QUERETARO, MEXICO - MAY 16: Jose Macias #21 of Leon celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the semifinals first leg match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Corregidora Stadium on May 16, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Can the Esmeraldas knock out the defending champs?

Players of Leon celebrate after scoring against America during the Mexican Clausura 2019 tournament first leg semifinal football match at La Corregidora stadium in Queretaro, Queretaro state, Mexico on May 16, 2019. (Photo by ROCIO VAZQUEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROCIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Esmeraldas survive physical América, take first-leg lead

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 23: Carlos Salcedo, #3 of Tigres, fights for the ball with Carlos Rodríguez, #29 of Monterrey, during the final first leg match between Tigres UANL and Monterrey as part of the CONCACAF Champions League 2019 at Universitario Stadium on April 23, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Four players to watch in upcoming Liga MX semifinals

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 09: Luis Reyes (R) of America struggles for the ball against Angel Mena (L) of Leon during the 6th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on February 09, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

Top-seeded Leon visit champs to open semifinals

Agustin Marchesin exults after América defeated Cruz Azul in the Clausura 2019 quarterfinals. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas survive frantic Cruz Azul comeback effort

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MAY 09: Players of America acknowledges fans after winning the game during the quarterfinals first leg match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on May 9, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aguilas continue their march toward title No. 14

Cristian Calderon (covered) of Necaxa celebrates with teammates after scoring against Monterrey during their Mexican Clausura football tournament first leg quarterfinal match at the Victoria stadium in Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes State, Mexico, on May 9, 2019. (Photo by VICTOR CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read VICTOR CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

No. 6 Necaxa blanks No. 3 Monterrey; champs win too

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Edson Alvarez (L) of America and Yoshimar Yotun (R) of Cruz Azul fight for the ball during the 14th round match between America and Cruz Azul as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Mauricio Salas/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Champion Aguilas face Cruz Azul in quarterfinal Classic

LEON, MEXICO - MAY 04: Players of Leon pose prior the 17th round match between Leon and Pachuca as part of the Torneo Clausra 2019 Liga MX at Leon Stadium on May 4, 2019 in Leon, Mexico. (Photo by Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

León remains firmly in top spot, Tijuana rises to No. 7

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 16: Detail of the Liga MX championship trophy prior the final second leg match between Cruz Azul and America as part of the Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Seeds 3 through 8 up for grabs as Clausura wraps up

TORREON, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 11:Paul Aguilar of America (R) fights for the ball with Gerardo Arteaga of Santos during a 16th round match between Santos Laguna and America Club as part of Torneo Apertura 2018 Liga MX at Corona Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Torreon, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Guadarrama/Getty Images)

To keep title defense on track, Aguilas must defeat Santos

TIJUANA, MEXICO - APRIL 19: Jesus Angulo (L) of Tijuana fights for the ball with Enrique Torres (R) of Lobos BUAP during the 15th round match between Tijuana and Lobos BUAP as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga at Caliente Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo by Gonzalo Gonzalez/Jam Media/Getty Images)

Lobos climb after smackdown of Xolos who tumble

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Eduardo Vargas #9 of Tigres struggles for the ball with Edson Alvarez #4 of America during the 12th round match between America and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

What’s next for America’s Edson Alvarez?

MONTERREY, MEXICO - APRIL 14: Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 14th round match between Monterrey and Santos as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on April 14, 2019 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Azael Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Monterrey riding high, but León on historical streak