In the Nueva Jugada podcast, hosted by Linda Cavazos and Alex Loé, the discussion about the start of the 2025 Gold Cup was heated, with special emphasis on the first match of the Mexican National Team against the Dominican Republic, played in Los Angeles, California. You can listen to the podcast here.
With its energetic style that mixes technical analysis, sports gossip and an emotional touch, the episode paints the picture for U.S. Hispanic fans, who seek not only to understand what happens on the field, but also how the community experiences each moment.
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Mexico managed a narrow 3-2 win, but not without drama.
Linda and Alex agreed that, despite the favorable scoreline, the team coached by Javier Aguirre suffered more than expected.
Edson Álvarez shined with two key goals.
Raúl Jiménez’s goal was decisive: “If it hadn’t been for that third goal, we’d be talking about another game,” says Alex.
However, defensive lapses – in particular, they mention Carlos Rodriguez – made it clear that the team still needs to polish up technical details.
Regarding the development of the match, Linda was categorical: “the first forty-five minutes were very weak, there was no danger in any goal. But in the second half things changed.
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One of the strong points of the analysis was the atmosphere in the stadium.
It is estimated that about 60% of Sofi Stadium was filled by Mexican fans, totaling some 53,000 people, according to data mentioned in the episode.
The duo also highlighted the heavy security deployment, due to rumors about the presence of immigration agents, although in the end “there were no problems, everything was under control”.
Keys to the clash and what lies ahead
The Nueva Jugada podcast offers a clear reading:
Mexico played “with heart, but without defensive firmness”.
The offensive duo “Jiménez-Álvarez rescued a result that the team did not dominate”.
Both coaches agree: this was a debut with lights and shadows, and the tournament will require tactical adjustments if El Tri is to advance with authority.
Aware of the tight schedule – midweek matches, full stadiums and media pressure – the episode anticipates an intense summer for the national team.
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Mexico played with heart, but without defensive firmness
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