{"id":130390,"date":"2026-01-08T11:57:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/josef-martinez-to-liga-mx\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:04:32","slug":"josef-martinez-to-liga-mx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/josef-martinez-to-liga-mx\/","title":{"rendered":"Josef Martinez to Liga MX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Venezuelan striker Josef Mart\u00ednez begins a new stage in his professional career after closing his cycle in Major League Soccer (MLS) and continuing his career in Mexican soccer by becoming a reinforcement for Xolos de Tijuana for the start of the Clausura 2026 of Liga MX.<\/p>\n<p>The move marks the end of a nearly decade-long stint in U.S. soccer, where Martinez built one of the most influential careers for a Latino striker in recent MLS history. His departure comes after the end of the season with San Jose Earthquakes, the club with which he played during the last year of his contract. For the Hispanic community living in the United States, the name of Josef Mart\u00ednez is directly linked to the growth of professional soccer in the country. The South American striker was one of the figures who helped to consolidate <a href=\"https:\/\/es.mlssoccer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLS<\/a> as a competitive and mediatic league, especially during his historic period with Atlanta United. <!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>A historical legacy<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130379\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130379\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/josef-ok-2.jpg\" alt=\"Josef Martinez\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The high point of his U.S. career came in 2018, when he signed a memorable season by scoring 31 goals.<\/p>\n<p>A record number at the time, which earned him the league MVP and the Golden Boot.<\/p>\n<p>That same year, Josef Mart\u00ednez played a key role in Atlanta United winning the MLS Cup, the first league title in the club&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>During his time in MLS, Martinez has played for Atlanta United, Inter Miami, CF Montr\u00e9al and San Jose Earthquakes.<\/p>\n<p>Accumulating experience in different sports projects and sharing dressing room with international figures.<\/p>\n<p>His collective achievements include the US Open Cup, the Campeones Cup and a Leagues Cup, the latter obtained during his time at Inter Miami.<\/p>\n<h2>A new challenge in Mexico<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_130380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-130380\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-130380\" src=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/josef-ok-3.jpg\" alt=\"Xolos, Tijuana, Liga MX\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-130380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PHOTO: Xolos de Tijuana&#8217;s Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p style=\"color: #fd9737;\">Begins a new chapter in his professional career<\/p><cite>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<p>Now, with his arrival at Xolos de Tijuana, the Venezuelan striker faces a different challenge in a demanding, physical and highly competitive league like Liga MX.<\/p>\n<p>His international experience and eye for goal will be key for a team that is looking for prominence from the start of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The border club is scheduled to begin the Clausura 2026 season by facing Am\u00e9rica at home.<\/p>\n<p>A scenario that could mark Josef Mart\u00ednez&#8217;s official debut in Mexican soccer, subject to the coaching staff&#8217;s records and technical decisions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venezuelan striker Josef Mart\u00ednez begins a new stage in his professional career after closing his cycle in Major League Soccer (MLS) and continuing his career in Mexican soccer by becoming a reinforcement for Xolos de Tijuana for the start of the Clausura 2026 of Liga MX. 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