The Mexican National Team is already in Los Angeles, California, for its debut in the 2025 Gold Cup, but its arrival was completely atypical: not a single fan showed up to welcome the team at the team’s hotel in Long Beach. A surprising fact given that this is the city with the largest Mexican population in the United States.
Coach Javier “Vasco” Aguirre, followed by stars such as Memo Ochoa, Santiago Giménez, and Raúl Jiménez, descended from the bus without the usual backing of their fans. For a team accustomed to noisy crowds, the scene was unusually quiet.
Why were there no fans?
According to media outlets such as Univision Deportes and ESPN, the Mexican Soccer Federation chose to stay in Long Beach, far from downtown Los Angeles.
This is intended to reduce risks and maintain the group’s peace of mind.
This strategic decision for security reasons could have been a key factor in the lack of followers.
In addition, the general atmosphere surrounding the selection has not been the most optimistic.
In their last friendlies, Mexico was defeated 4-2 by Switzerland and only managed a 1-0 victory over Turkey.
Public confidence seems to have eroded in the run-up to a tournament that traditionally generates excitement.
SoFi Stadium unfilled…for now
The Mexican National Team’s Gold Cup debut will be this Saturday at the modern SoFi Stadium, facing the Dominican Republic.
However, ticket sales have been lower than usual, according to reports from official box offices and resale platforms.
A warning signal for the organization of the tournament and for the National Team itself.
The scene was unusually silent
Analysts agree that recent underperformance, the lack of media stars and the constant rotation on the coaching staff have temporarily alienated part of the Mexican fan base.
Even in cities where they are traditionally local.
Will they be able to reconnect with their people?
Buzzy
Despite the cold reception, Aguirre’s team still has room to regain the support of its fans.
A good performance in the group stage and a convincing debut performance could reverse the current climate of indifference.
The 2025 Gold Cup will also be one of the last high-level competitions before the 2026 World Cup, where the Mexican National Team will co-host with the United States and Canada.
As such, the Tricolor’s performance in this tournament will be key to reconnecting with its U.S. Hispanic fan base.
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