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Ykkosliiga Qualification

Ykkosliiga Qualification Overview

Valencia open talks with ex-Mexico boss Javier Aguirre

Javier Aguirre has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant Valencia job after exploratory talks opened between the two parties. Club chiefs acted swiftly to target the former Mexico boss following Carlos Corberan's dismissal, believing the veteran coach has the character and track record needed to drag the club out of early trouble.

Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca grass after England's 10-man World Cup win

England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed an extraordinary post-match regret following his side's famous 10-man World Cup triumph over tournament co-hosts Mexico in last summer's knockout stage. The German tactician admitted he wished he had eaten some of the sacred Estadio Azteca turf to permanently preserve the memory of an iconic 3-2 victory.

Mexico v England: Round Of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ykkosliiga Qualification, fixtures & results

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Eastern

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Tampa Bay Rowdies	24	14	6	4	41	23	18	48	L W D L W
2	Charleston Battery	24	12	4	8	49	31	18	40	D L W W L
3	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	25	11	5	9	28	25	3	38	W D D L W
4	Detroit City FC	23	10	7	6	28	19	9	37	L D D W D
5	Hartford Athletic	23	8	10	5	24	23	1	34	W D W W W

Western

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	El Paso Locomotive FC	24	13	4	7	41	30	11	43	W W W W W
2	New Mexico United	22	12	5	5	33	23	10	41	D W L W D
3	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	24	11	4	9	40	37	3	37	W W W L L
4	FC Tulsa	23	10	6	7	27	21	6	36	L D W W L
5	Sacramento Republic FC	23	9	9	5	30	20	10	36	W D D D W