Cesar Hernandez
@cesarhfutbol.bsky.social
🇲🇽 fútbol, 🇺🇸 soccer, and more for ESPN. Previous work: The Guardian, MLS, The Athletic, Vice Sports.
📍 San Diego
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Christina Burkenroad didn't have the same advantages of her high school teammates.
She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
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She was worried about what she could eat, worried about where she could sleep. But that didn't stop the young San Diegan from dreaming.
Soccer saved the future Mexican star.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Soccer as sanctuary: How the beautiful game saved Liga MX Femenil star Christina Burkenroad
Christina Burkenroad had a turbulent childhood, at times sleeping in the family car, but her love of soccer got her through to the top of the sport.
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Oh hey it's a new year! With the start of 2026, here's a thread on my favorite articles that I worked on in 2025.
Let's start with this one on Monterrey's Christina Burkenroad, who is one of the most inspiring figures in North American women's soccer
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Let's start with this one on Monterrey's Christina Burkenroad, who is one of the most inspiring figures in North American women's soccer
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Leagues Cup officials are finalizing the details to have Mexico host certain matches of the upcoming edition of the tournament, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Sources: Leagues Cup to play in Mexican venues for 4th edition
Leagues Cup officials are finalizing the details to have Mexico host certain matches of the upcoming edition of the tournament, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Leagues Cup officials are finalizing the details to have Mexico host certain matches of the upcoming edition of the tournament, sources told ESPN.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Let's see what Record posted and--oh
February 11, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Let's see what Record posted and--oh
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Another remarkable milestone for San Diego FC.
Even if you rate Pumas as a fading force, a huge gap remains between the clubs in terms of experience and pedigree - tho you'd never know it by the skill and composure SDFC showed to pull off the upset.
Even if you rate Pumas as a fading force, a huge gap remains between the clubs in terms of experience and pedigree - tho you'd never know it by the skill and composure SDFC showed to pull off the upset.
The local kid, Pablo Sisniega, returning home to Mexico City and putting on a massive performance for San Diego. SDFC through to the next Concacaf Champions Cup round after defeating Pumas
February 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Another remarkable milestone for San Diego FC.
Even if you rate Pumas as a fading force, a huge gap remains between the clubs in terms of experience and pedigree - tho you'd never know it by the skill and composure SDFC showed to pull off the upset.
Even if you rate Pumas as a fading force, a huge gap remains between the clubs in terms of experience and pedigree - tho you'd never know it by the skill and composure SDFC showed to pull off the upset.
Not sure how much longer Efrain will get with Pumas after that. Hasn't changed their status as a fading giant.
As for SD, a much, much more difficult test ahead against Toluca. Had San Diego as favorites against Pumas --- that won't be the case in the next round.
As for SD, a much, much more difficult test ahead against Toluca. Had San Diego as favorites against Pumas --- that won't be the case in the next round.
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Not sure how much longer Efrain will get with Pumas after that. Hasn't changed their status as a fading giant.
As for SD, a much, much more difficult test ahead against Toluca. Had San Diego as favorites against Pumas --- that won't be the case in the next round.
As for SD, a much, much more difficult test ahead against Toluca. Had San Diego as favorites against Pumas --- that won't be the case in the next round.
The local kid, Pablo Sisniega, returning home to Mexico City and putting on a massive performance for San Diego. SDFC through to the next Concacaf Champions Cup round after defeating Pumas
February 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The local kid, Pablo Sisniega, returning home to Mexico City and putting on a massive performance for San Diego. SDFC through to the next Concacaf Champions Cup round after defeating Pumas
Live shot of me watching West Cliff and the surfing museum being included after commercials
February 9, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Live shot of me watching West Cliff and the surfing museum being included after commercials
SANTA CRUZ INCLUDED IN THE SUPER BOWL
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
SANTA CRUZ INCLUDED IN THE SUPER BOWL
TIL that the son of Mexican icon Jorge Campos, Antonio Campos, has signed with the CPL's Inter Toronto. Also a goalkeeper, just like his dad.
www.canpl.ca/news/inter-t...
www.canpl.ca/news/inter-t...
INTER TORONTO FOOTBALL CLUB SIGNS GOALKEEPER ANTONIO CAMPOS
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February 7, 2026 at 12:08 AM
TIL that the son of Mexican icon Jorge Campos, Antonio Campos, has signed with the CPL's Inter Toronto. Also a goalkeeper, just like his dad.
www.canpl.ca/news/inter-t...
www.canpl.ca/news/inter-t...
limited time in a one-sided match, but not bad from Obed. Cool and calm debut for el pingüino
February 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
limited time in a one-sided match, but not bad from Obed. Cool and calm debut for el pingüino
Obed Vargas and Alvaro Fidalgo both on the field in a derby in Spain, what a moment
February 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Obed Vargas and Alvaro Fidalgo both on the field in a derby in Spain, what a moment
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19-year-old Houston-area native Allen Rojas is making his first-team debut for Rayados tonight in #CCC.
If that's not enough, his full name is Allen Iverson Rojas.
The Answer to Monterrey's depth issues...
If that's not enough, his full name is Allen Iverson Rojas.
The Answer to Monterrey's depth issues...
February 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM
19-year-old Houston-area native Allen Rojas is making his first-team debut for Rayados tonight in #CCC.
If that's not enough, his full name is Allen Iverson Rojas.
The Answer to Monterrey's depth issues...
If that's not enough, his full name is Allen Iverson Rojas.
The Answer to Monterrey's depth issues...
Watching a replay of Forge vs Tigres and it looks like Tigres were just a little chilly last night in Canada
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Watching a replay of Forge vs Tigres and it looks like Tigres were just a little chilly last night in Canada
Mexican giants that have seen better days, meet up-and-coming MLS side.
Still the 2nd leg to go in Mexico City, but San Diego with a sizeable advantage (and without Chucky) through the 4-1 win. Pumas giving too much respect tonight.
Still the 2nd leg to go in Mexico City, but San Diego with a sizeable advantage (and without Chucky) through the 4-1 win. Pumas giving too much respect tonight.
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Mexican giants that have seen better days, meet up-and-coming MLS side.
Still the 2nd leg to go in Mexico City, but San Diego with a sizeable advantage (and without Chucky) through the 4-1 win. Pumas giving too much respect tonight.
Still the 2nd leg to go in Mexico City, but San Diego with a sizeable advantage (and without Chucky) through the 4-1 win. Pumas giving too much respect tonight.
Let's do that soccer/futbol!
ConcaCampeones match between San Diego and Pumas here at Snapdragon. Up-and-coming MLS side vs Mexican giants that have seen better days, let's see how this goes
ConcaCampeones match between San Diego and Pumas here at Snapdragon. Up-and-coming MLS side vs Mexican giants that have seen better days, let's see how this goes
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Let's do that soccer/futbol!
ConcaCampeones match between San Diego and Pumas here at Snapdragon. Up-and-coming MLS side vs Mexican giants that have seen better days, let's see how this goes
ConcaCampeones match between San Diego and Pumas here at Snapdragon. Up-and-coming MLS side vs Mexican giants that have seen better days, let's see how this goes
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San Diego FC’s official supporter group Frontera San Diego united as one of their own was recently taken into ICE custody.
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 AM
San Diego FC’s official supporter group Frontera San Diego united as one of their own was recently taken into ICE custody.
Also Gignac unexpectedly recommended a romantic drama called Sullivan's Crossing that I've literally never heard of.
Unfortunately, he found no goalscoring love tonight against Hamilton Forge
Unfortunately, he found no goalscoring love tonight against Hamilton Forge
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Also Gignac unexpectedly recommended a romantic drama called Sullivan's Crossing that I've literally never heard of.
Unfortunately, he found no goalscoring love tonight against Hamilton Forge
Unfortunately, he found no goalscoring love tonight against Hamilton Forge
The legend Nahuel Guzman who also recently recommended Detective Pikachu as one of his latest in-flight watches
I had the volume down so not sure if the broadcast provided some explanation, but I enjoy the idea of Nahuel Guzman starting his timewasting schtick on (heavily layered) referee Armando Villarreal with a net quibble in the [checks clock] FIRST MINUTE of Forge-Tigres on this icy night in Hamilton.
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The legend Nahuel Guzman who also recently recommended Detective Pikachu as one of his latest in-flight watches
and Ledezma has just scored minutes after this post lol
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM
and Ledezma has just scored minutes after this post lol
It's pretty impressive how quickly Richy Ledezma has gone from new Chivas signing to indispensable member of the club XI that's now in the running for a Mexico call-up to the World Cup
January 31, 2026 at 11:33 PM
It's pretty impressive how quickly Richy Ledezma has gone from new Chivas signing to indispensable member of the club XI that's now in the running for a Mexico call-up to the World Cup
World Cup prep for the USMNT's MLS players doesn't just begin in the preseason.
Whether it be through specialized training or at parks back home with friends, there was extra offseason work.
Will it secure call-ups? Can it help lift the USMNT this summer?
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Whether it be through specialized training or at parks back home with friends, there was extra offseason work.
Will it secure call-ups? Can it help lift the USMNT this summer?
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
How MLS' USMNTers endure long offseason to stay sharp for World Cup
This summer's World Cup will be the pinnacle for many USMNT players. For those in MLS, will the long winter offseason complicate their preparation?
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January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
World Cup prep for the USMNT's MLS players doesn't just begin in the preseason.
Whether it be through specialized training or at parks back home with friends, there was extra offseason work.
Will it secure call-ups? Can it help lift the USMNT this summer?
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Whether it be through specialized training or at parks back home with friends, there was extra offseason work.
Will it secure call-ups? Can it help lift the USMNT this summer?
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
RIP to anyone writing a match report on Benfica v Real Madrid
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 PM
RIP to anyone writing a match report on Benfica v Real Madrid
@ OptaDog
This now marks back-to-back years in which at least one dog has been present at NWSL Media Day following the adoption agency dropping by in 2025. Will 2027 mark a three-peat? Paw-fection.
This now marks back-to-back years in which at least one dog has been present at NWSL Media Day following the adoption agency dropping by in 2025. Will 2027 mark a three-peat? Paw-fection.
spotted at NWSL Media Day in Los Angels — the Westin Bonaventure’s mascot (appropriately named Westin)
the hotel adopted him after someone left him in a closet four years ago
he is not an actor even though there have been many inquiries, also Avery Patterson adores him
the hotel adopted him after someone left him in a closet four years ago
he is not an actor even though there have been many inquiries, also Avery Patterson adores him
January 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
@ OptaDog
This now marks back-to-back years in which at least one dog has been present at NWSL Media Day following the adoption agency dropping by in 2025. Will 2027 mark a three-peat? Paw-fection.
This now marks back-to-back years in which at least one dog has been present at NWSL Media Day following the adoption agency dropping by in 2025. Will 2027 mark a three-peat? Paw-fection.
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Come for the Trinity Rodman goal, stay for the Trinity Rodman x Emma Hayes celly 😂
🎥 USWNT
🎥 USWNT
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Come for the Trinity Rodman goal, stay for the Trinity Rodman x Emma Hayes celly 😂
🎥 USWNT
🎥 USWNT
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Source tells ESPN that Orlando City is finalizing the transfer U.S. int'l defender Alex Freeman to La Liga side Villarreal C.F. for a fee of $4 million with the fee increasing by $2.5 million if certain incentives are met. Orlando will get a 15% cut of any future transfer. #usmnt #VamosOrlando
January 27, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Source tells ESPN that Orlando City is finalizing the transfer U.S. int'l defender Alex Freeman to La Liga side Villarreal C.F. for a fee of $4 million with the fee increasing by $2.5 million if certain incentives are met. Orlando will get a 15% cut of any future transfer. #usmnt #VamosOrlando