The 2026/27 Liga MX season is here, and Felipe Cardenas breaks down the biggest storylines that will define the Apertura and Clausura campaigns. With title favorites like Tigres, Club América, and Chivas, managerial changes, breakout stars, transfer business, and clubs under pressure, this season promises to be exciting. The league’s best goal difference and stingiest defensive record will be put to the test as teams like León, who finished 10th in the 2025/26 Clausura, look to bounce back. León has yet to find its footing in Liga MX, winning just one of its opening three games in the 2026/27 Apertura, but they’ll have the opportunity to turn things around in the Leagues Cup 2026, which will unfold from August 4 to September 6, featuring 18 select MLS teams and all 18 Liga MX sides.
The Leagues Cup 2026 will feature a new format, with four matches played in Mexico in addition to games across the United States and Canada. This change is expected to add an extra layer of excitement to the tournament, as cross-border rivalries will be on full display. Nashville SC, for example, is ready for another cup run, and their results since returning from the summer break have been a mixed bag. They did, however, brush aside Liga MX Femenil giants Monterrey 5-1 in Wilson’s return, which could be a sign of things to come. The biggest question heading into the season for some teams is whether they can find success from the start, and for others, it’s about whether key players can make an impact before their contracts expire.
The offseason has seen some significant moves, with teams like Houston securing players like Bogusz from Cruz Azul, who should be a difference-maker. The Poland international has MLS experience and is just 24, making him a potential centerpiece for the Dynamo. Inter Miami, on the other hand, has signed Germán Berterame from Monterrey as a DP through the 2028/29 MLS season. Berterame has excelled in Liga MX, scoring 31 goals in 93 games, and could become the striker Inter Miami needs. The 2026 season will be a success for some teams if their attack works as supposed to, with players like Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell, and Emil Forsberg creating and Erik Choupo-Moting finishing. For others, it’s about shoring up their defense, as Bradley might run into some headaches with a new goalkeeper, new center backs, and lots of youth.
As the season gets underway, there are plenty of storylines to follow, from managerial changes to breakout stars, transfer business, and clubs under pressure. The National League will also see some intriguing storylines, with former England international Kieron Dyer taking charge of Southend United for his first senior managerial role, and KSI’s involvement with Dagenham & Redbridge adding further intrigue. With record coverage of the National League, featuring all fixtures from the first five match weeks available live on DAZN, fans will have plenty of opportunities to follow their favorite teams and players. The 2026/27 Liga MX season promises to be an exciting one, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
The wait is over, and the 2026/27 Liga MX season is here. With the Leagues Cup 2026 just around the corner, featuring 18 select MLS teams and all 18 Liga MX sides, this season is shaping up to be one for the books. Fans can stream UCL on Paramount+, watch UCL Extended Highlights, and follow all the latest news and analysis from CBS Sports Golazo. The home of UEFA Men’s and Women’s Champions League, UEFA Europa and Conference Leagues, NWSL, Serie A and Serie A Women, EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two and Carabao Cup, Concacaf Men’s World Cup Qualifiers and W Champions Cup, US Open Cup, USL, Liga MX, SPFL, and more, CBS Sports Golazo is the go-to destination for all things football.
