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Piratas FC launch, trademark dispute, kits and home debut

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, the Veracruz‑based football project Piratas FC faced a trademark setback when Mexico’s Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial denied registration of its name and logo following a complaint from Major League Baseball Properties, representing the Pittsburgh Pirates. The ruling forced a redesign of the club’s identity just days before its scheduled debut in the Liga de Expansión MX on 25 July. Despite the legal hurdle, the club proceeded with its on‑field plans, including the creation of a third Liga TDP developmental team in Poza Rica to expand its talent network. On 26 July, the side travelled to Peru for a Liga 2 Group 1 fixture against ADA de Jaén, while simultaneously confirming its inaugural Liga de Expansión MX match against Jaiba Brava at Estadio Tamaulipas, with coach Mario García unveiling a starting eleven led by captain‑goalkeeper Humberto “Gansito” Hernández. Later in the month, Piratas FC presented its official 2026‑27 kits at Estadio Luis “Pirata” Fuente, coinciding with the opening of a Keuka retail store. On 1 August 2026, Piratas FC made its first appearance as a home team, hosting Atlético Morelia at the newly reopened Estadio Luis “Pirata” Fuente. Following a 1-0 defeat to Cancún FC in mid-August, the team conducted intensive double training sessions at Universidad Veracruzana and Estadio “Pirata” Fuente to prepare for subsequent fixtures. On 31 August, Piratas FC secured a 1-1 draw against Leones Negros at Estadio Jalisco. On 18 September 2026, during matchday 9 of the Liga de Expansión MX Apertura 2026 tournament, Piratas FC secured a 2-1 victory against Venados FC at Estadio Luis ‘Pirata’ Fuente before 8,272 spectators.

Entities

Piratas FC · Mario García · Liga de Expansión MX · Cancún FC · Estadio Pirata Fuente

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Piratas FC defeats Venados FC 2-1 in Liga de Expansión MX

    Piratas FC defeated Venados FC 2-1 in a Liga de Expansión MX Apertura 2026 match held at the Estadio Luis ‘Pirata’ Fuente in Veracruz.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Piratas FC draws with Cruz Azul Hidalgo amid player injury

    Piratas FC earned a 1-1 draw against Cruz Azul Hidalgo despite a red card, while midfielder Antonio Álvarez Villar underwent successful surgery for a major knee injury.

  3. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Piratas FC defeats Correcaminos 4-1 in Liga de Expansión MX

    Piratas FC defeated Correcaminos 4-1 in the Liga de Expansión MX, causing Correcaminos to drop to seventh place in the tournament standings.

  4. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources
    Correcaminos UAT faces mixed results in football and ONEFA debut

    Correcaminos UAT faces diverse results: a 4-1 loss to Piratas FC in Liga Expansión, a 0-0 draw in Liga Premier, and an upcoming ONEFA National Conference debut against Leones Anáhuac Querétaro.

  5. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Piratas FC draws 1-1 against Leones Negros in Liga de Expansión MX

    Piratas FC drew 1-1 against Leones Negros in the Liga de Expansión MX. Manager Mario García cited a lack of clinical finishing as the main obstacle to better results despite a competitive performance.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Cancún FC defeats Piratas FC 1-0 in Liga de Expansión MX

    Cancún FC defeated Piratas FC 1-0 in Liga de Expansión MX, capitalizing on a red card to Uziel García. Piratas FC coach Mario García cited a lack of finishing as a key issue for the team.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Piratas FC prepares to host Cancún FC at Estadio Pirata Fuente

    Piratas FC prepares to host Cancún FC at Estadio Pirata Fuente in the Liga de Expansión MX, featuring a pre-match exotic car caravan for fans.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Piratas FC begins preparations for match against Cancún FC

    Piratas FC has started training for their upcoming Liga de Expansión MX match against Cancún FC, scheduled for August 22 at the “Pirata” Fuente stadium.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Piratas FC to host Atlético Morelia in historic home debut

    Piratas FC host Atlético Morelia on Aug 1 2026 at the reopened Estadio Luis “Pirata” Fuente, unveiling new kits and celebrating the stadium’s return with support from Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Pirata FC prepares for Peru Liga 2 match and Mexican Liga de Expansión debut

    Pirata FC faces ADA de Jaén in Peru's Liga 2 on 26 July and makes its Mexican Liga de Expansión debut against Jaiba Brava at Estadio Tamaulipas.

  11. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Piratas FC hit by MLB trademark lawsuit as club adds third TDP affiliate

    Piratas FC's name registration was blocked after MLB sued for trademark infringement, while the club also unveiled a third TDP affiliate in Poza Rica.

Sources

afternoonvoice.com · bookclubz.com · cntamaulipas.mx · contramuro.com · diarioparaguayo.com · elredactor.mx · elvalle.com.mx · footyheadlines.com · futbolperuano.com · gaceta.mx · hojaderutadigital.mx · horacero.mx · hoytamaulipas.net · laregiontam.com.mx · laverdad.com.mx · lineadirectaportal.com · muropolitico.mx · norrlandsvagnar.se · poresto.net · sdpnoticias.com · sentido-comun.com.mx · sidneyherald.com · tribunadeloscabos.com.mx · ultimasnoticiasenred.com.mx · xeu.mx · xeudeportes.mx

This summary has been updated 8 times: see revision history