{"id":137605,"date":"2026-01-28T14:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/mls-facts-the-message-that-rekindles-rivalry-with-mexican-soccer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T14:23:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:23:47","slug":"mls-facts-the-message-that-rekindles-rivalry-with-mexican-soccer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/mls-facts-the-message-that-rekindles-rivalry-with-mexican-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"“MLS facts”: the message that rekindles rivalry with Mexican soccer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The historic rivalry between U.S. and Mexican soccer added a new chapter in 2026, this time away from the field and directly in the digital arena. A recent publication<\/a> by Major League Soccer (MLS) on social networks sparked an intense debate among Mexican fans by showing Brian Guti\u00e9rrez and Obed Vargas, currently selected for the Tricolor, accompanied by the message: “Made in MLS”.<\/p>\n

For many Mexican soccer fans, the message was interpreted as a direct provocation and an uncomfortable reminder: some of the talent that today excites the Mexican National Team was developed outside the traditional structure of Liga MX.<\/a> The publication was not casual. It reflects an increasingly visible reality: players with dual nationality who are trained in the U.S. and choose to represent Mexico. <\/p>\n

Brian Gutierrez, a product of the U.S. system<\/h2>\n
\"MLS\"
PHOTO: Brian Guti\u00e9rrez’s Instagram.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The case of Brian Guti\u00e9rrez is one of the most representative.<\/p>\n

Formed in the MLS’s Chicago Fire, the attacking midfielder has established himself as one of the club’s most consistent young stars:<\/p>\n

Accumulating 164 official games, with 21 goals and 25 assists.<\/p>\n

His creative ability and ability to read the game made him a benchmark for the team before he made the leap to Mexican soccer with Chivas.<\/p>\n

Although he had previous participation with U.S. youth teams, Gutierrez used FIFA’s One Time Switch, a mechanism that allows players with dual nationality to change federation only once.<\/p>\n

Thus, he was definitively qualified to represent the Mexican National Team, strengthening El Tri’s project for international competitions.<\/p>\n

Obed Vargas and the road to Europe<\/h2>\n
\"Obed
PHOTO: Obed Vargas’ Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meanwhile, Obed Vargas continues to be one of the most coveted gems to emerge from MLS.<\/p>\n

The Seattle Sounders midfielder has now surpassed 130 official games for the club.<\/p>\n

He was a key player for Mexico in the U-20 World Cup, where the team reached the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n

His growth sparked interest in Liga MX, including an attempt by Am\u00e9rica to sign him.<\/p>\n

However, Vargas opted to stay in MLS, with the clear objective of jumping directly to European soccer, avoiding an intermediate stage in Mexico.<\/p>\n

The message was interpreted as a direct provocation<\/p>Qu\u00e9Onnda.com<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n

A message that goes beyond an image<\/h2>\n
\"Soccer,
PHOTO: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Against this backdrop, the MLS message takes on a deeper meaning.<\/p>\n

While Mexico celebrates having these players in the Tricolor, the U.S. league is vindicating its role as a producer of international talent.<\/p>\n

For the U.S. Hispanic fan, the debate is clear:<\/p>\n

Soccer no longer understands borders, and training in the MLS has become a key factor in the future of Mexican soccer.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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