Still Mexico's Best

Chicago Fire star Pavel Pardo believes that Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez is still the top young Mexican star, despite his struggles with injuries this season. Chicharito has six goals this year.

Better Late Than Never

The United States beat Venezuela 1-0 thanks to a Ricardo Clark header deep into injury time. A scrappy game looked set for a scoreless stalemate until Clark gave the USA its first win of 2012.

Building On A Banner Year

El Tri and Mexican club teams will hope to continue the success of last year in 2012 with plenty of new heights possible on the horizon for Mexican soccer, writes Goal.com's Nick Rosano.

Dollars And Sense

Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner has revealed that he paid $1 for broadcasting rights to the World Cup in 1998, provided he vote for Sepp Blatter in the presidential election.

Racism Issues

Last week, Sepp Blatter said there is no racism in football. A few days later, Goal.com columnist Steven Cohen heard a racial term related to the game for the first time and he is not too happy.

Let The Playoffs Begin

Marco Fabian's Chivas Guadalajara may be the favorite entering the playoffs, but all eight teams have a chance of competing for the Mexico Apertura championship. Check out Goal.com's playoff preview.

America's Best

Clint Dempsey was named the Futbol de Primera U.S. national team player of the year. This is the second time the 28-year-old has won the award formerly known as the Honda player of the year.