Club América rebuild amid Liga MX promotion‑relegation clash

Timeline

1. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Club América benches youth striker Patricio Salas for season opener

   Coach Guillermo Almada left academy forward Patricio Salas out of Club América's Apertura 2026 opener, sparking fan debate despite Salas's five goals last season.

2. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Apertura 2026 opener sees young debuts for América and Querétaro

   América beat Querétaro 1‑0 in the Apertura 2026 opener as Alejandro Cárdenas debuted for América and 16‑year‑old Juan Carlos Martínez became the sixth‑youngest Liga MX debutant for Querétaro.

3. 16 days ago

   [SPORTS] 26 sources

   Toluca 2-0 over Chivas as Liga MX Apertura 2026 kicks off

   Liga MX Apertura 2026 opens with Toluca winning 2–0 over Chivas, América beating Querétaro 1–0, and other first‑round results.

4. 16 days ago

   [SPORTS] 11 sources

   Mexican clubs sue Liga MX over abolition of promotion and relegation

   Liga MX's new 2026‑27 regulation ends promotion and relegation; three second‑division clubs (Leones Negros, Atlético Morelia, Cancún FC) have filed lawsuits demanding the system be restored, citing FMF promises

5. 19 days ago

   [SPORTS] 16 sources

   Liga MX ends promotion and relegation from 2026‑27 season

   Liga MX will eliminate promotion and relegation starting the 2026‑27 season, removing sporting‑merit movement between leagues and ending financial penalties for low‑ranked clubs.

6. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Club América integrates three World Cup returnees into preseason training

   Club América has reintegrated three World Cup players – Israel Reyes, Sebastián Cáceres and Brian Rodríguez – into preseason training under new coach Guillermo Almada, while preparing for the Apertura 2026.

7. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   James Rodríguez linked with Lazio as Club América denies interest

   James Rodríguez is rumored to attract Lazio interest, while Club América says it will not pursue the Colombian midfielder.

8. 22 days ago

   [SPORTS] 11 sources

   Liga MX clubs América and Pumas shape squads ahead of Apertura 2026

   América, under new coach Guillermo Almada, lost 1‑0 to LA Galaxy while reshuffling foreign players; Pumas fell 1‑0 to América de Cali, debuting Sebastián Córdova ahead of the Apertura opener versus Pachuca.

9. 23 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Club América drops pursuit of James Rodríguez as foreign‑player limits block move

   Club América abandons plans to sign free‑agent James Rodríguez due to Liga MX foreign‑player limits; Lazio is now reportedly interested.

10. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Club América prepares for LA Galaxy friendly, unveils new official ball and eyes James Rodríguez

    Club América will play LA Galaxy in Los Angeles on 11 July, introduced the new Aereus 40 Pro III ball for 2026‑27, and is reportedly scouting free‑agent James Rodríguez for the Apertura 2026.

11. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Club América Femenil prepares for Apertura 2026 as player exits confirmed and rumors swirl

    Club América Femenil, fresh from a Clausura win, confirms youth star África Guerrero's exit and faces speculation over veteran Annia Mejía as it readies its Apertura 2026 squad.

12. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Club América eyes European signings as new coach Guillermo Almada pushes for title

    New coach Guillermo Almada vows a title for Club América and the club eyes three European signings—Luis Chávez, Andrés Martín and Borja Iglesias—costing about $23 million for the Apertura 2026.

13. 30 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Club América defender Néstor Araujo departs ahead of Apertura 2026

    Club América confirmed the exit of defender Néstor Araujo after four seasons, citing reduced minutes and a youth‑focused rebuild; he leaves with six trophies and 64 appearances.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Club América appoints Guillermo Almada, eyes World Cup player signings

    Guillermo Almada becomes Club América’s coach, rejecting European offers, while the club plans to sign World Cup players for Apertura 2026.

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Club América to feature academy talent as two Brazilian players depart ahead of Apertura 2026

    Club América will rely on academy players and has released two Brazilian World Cup participants as it prepares for Apertura 2026 under coach Guillermo Almada.

16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Club América keeps Thiago Espinosa as Henry Martín eyes UAE move

    Club América retains Thiago Espinosa while Henry Martín may transfer to UAE’s Shabab Al‑Ahli, amid squad updates for Apertura 2026.

17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Club América eyes swap for Alan Bautista, while Federico Viñas opts for Europe

    Club América may trade Rodrigo Dourado for Alan Bautista while striker Federico Viñas likely stays in Europe after his loan.

18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Club América faces uncertain future for Raphael Veiga after coach André Jardine departs

    Club América reviews Raphael Veiga’s loan after André Jardine leaves, with new coach Guillermo Almada beginning pre‑season and owners Azcárraga and Reverter supporting the team.

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Club América faces coaching change as André Jardine departs

    André Jardine leaves Club América, looking abroad; management stays, Ferrán Reverter joins; Jonathan Dos Santos may retire as the club prepares for new coach Guillermo Almada.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    André Jardine leaves Club América after three title‑winning seasons

    Coach André Jardine ends his three‑year, six‑trophy spell with Club América, delivering an emotional farewell as players tributes him and a successor is being eyed.

21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Guillermo Almada poised to become Club América head coach

    Uruguayan Guillermo Almada arrived in Mexico and is expected to replace André Jardine as Club América head coach, with a presentation set for 6 June and a focus on youth development.

22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources

    Club América parts ways with coach André Jardine after historic tricampeonato

    André Jardine leaves Club América by mutual agreement after three years and six titles, including a Liga MX tricampeonato; Guillermo Almada is linked as his successor.

23. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Club América sees key players miss World Cup 2026 and parts ways with coach André Jardine

    Club América had multiple players left out of Mexico’s World Cup 2026 squad and announced the exit of coach André Jardine as part of a squad overhaul for the upcoming Apertura.