00:00The rise of Liga MX Femenil, Mexico's top professional women's league.
00:05That's right, and it is gaining serious momentum, guys.
00:08What do you think about it?
00:09I think it is amazing what it's done.
00:11You know, in Mexico, they have exactly the same facilities, the same stadiums,
00:17and the support that these teams are giving to the women's game has given, you know, fruits there.
00:22The results are there.
00:23Yes, exactly.
00:24And this is the first time that we are covering Liga MX Femenil on the show.
00:28So let's set the stage, right?
00:30This league was founded in 2017 with a simple but revolutionary goal
00:34to give Mexican women the same stage, the same visibility,
00:38and same respect that the men's game, you know, love and enjoys.
00:41So today, all 18 Liga MX clubs have their own women's team,
00:46and the league has exploded in popularity, guys, across Mexico and both the United States.
00:51And the format mirrors the men's size.
00:53There are two tournaments per year, the Apertura and the Clausura,
00:56each ending in high-stakes playoffs known as the Liga.
01:00But Camila, come on.
01:01We have to know, what is the cultural impact of this, not just in Mexico, but all around the world?
01:06Yeah, so what makes this league so special, especially during, you know, Hispanic Heritage Month,
01:11like we're celebrating, it's how it's become more than just a sport.
01:15It's a huge cultural movement.
01:17We're not just witnessing the rise of players,
01:20we're seeing the rise of representation all over the globe.
01:23I mean, the league's profile has skyrocketed with packed stadiums,
01:27expanding media coverage, and global streaming access.
01:30For example, the Apertura 2022 final between Tigres and America drew over 52,000 fans,
01:37a record-breaking crowd that proves that women's football in Mexico is not just growing,
01:41it is absolutely thriving.
01:43That is so impressive, and that game is about to happen again, my friends.
01:49Are you guys excited or what?
01:50So excited.
01:51I mean, with a game like Tigres versus America, it's never going to be an upsetting match,
01:56definitely, because Tigres are at the top of the table,
01:59and America, right there at third, I mean, this is a battle of las batallas.
02:04I don't even know what you can call it, really.
02:06The very best femenil soccer that you can watch, we have it here in Latin Nation.
02:10And Camila, tell me, who are the top teams right now in Liga and America's family?
02:15Yeah, so let's break down this season's storylines, right?
02:18Who is dominating?
02:19Well, we have Tigres, America, and Chivas have long set the standard.
02:23But this season, Pachuca is rewriting the script with a huge surprise.
02:28I mean, they're fresh off their first-ever league title,
02:31and they're led by Sherilyn Corral,
02:32who just smashed her own single-season scoring record with 21 goals, guys.
02:38I mean, Pachuca's attack has been unstoppable,
02:41although historically, Tigres still leads the way with six titles.
02:44Camila, that is impressive.
02:46One of the things that I like the most is the amount of goals
02:49that have been scored in Liga MX Femenil.
02:51Tigres scored nine, America scores nine.
02:55There's multiple goals.
02:56The highlight reels are on fire.
02:58Now, Alex, tell me, please,
03:00what are the games that we have here on Latin Nation
03:02that our audience need to tune into?
03:04I mean, we got un partidazo de un partido.
03:07We have Juarez versus Necaxa this Saturday.
03:10But not only that, we have more games
03:12that we need to be paying attention to this week.
03:14Cami, can you tell us a little bit about that?
03:16Yeah, absolutely.
03:17So what do you at home need to be tuning into?
03:20Well, first off, this Friday, October 10th,
03:22we have León contra Pachuca.
03:24And why is this game important, right?
03:25What does it mean for the league as a whole?
03:27Well, Pachuca's title hopes will be tested on the road again.
03:31They need to stay strong against León
03:33because they are always a threat, right?
03:35This is still a strong team.
03:36And matches like this will test
03:38whether they can reassert dominance
03:40in the league and the standings.
03:42Also, we have the most anticipated game
03:45in the whole season.
03:47We got a rematch of the final of 2022,
03:50like Camila was telling us.
03:51America contra Tigres.
03:53Probably the two biggest, strongest teams
03:57in the league, Camila.
03:58Yes, I mean, this is a classic rivalry
04:00that fans go absolutely ballistic for.
04:02I mean, I know I do.
04:03Make sure to tune in
04:04because Tigres will want to reassert their dominance, right?
04:08And America will want to punch back.
04:10They're not just going to, you know,
04:11want to roll over and take a loss.
04:13But beyond the scoreboard,
04:14Liga MX Semonil has become a symbol of progression.
04:18And it's a symbol inspiring young girls
04:20across Latin America
04:21and also, you know, here in the United States
04:24to dream bigger
04:25and to see themselves as athletes,
04:26creators and game changers.
04:28And, you know, these stadiums are full of rivalries
04:31and fierceness and the energy.
04:33I mean, it's pure Latin fire
04:34like we're celebrating here
04:36on Hispanic Heritage Month.
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