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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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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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.
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We can’t do Thanksgiving without farm workers: Make a donation during this season of thanks and giving and help fund change all year long. act.seiu.org/a/thanksgivi... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We can’t do Thanksgiving without farm workers: Make a donation during this season of thanks and giving and help fund change all year long. act.seiu.org/a/thanksgivi... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou
Get ready for the Liga MX playoffs!
Kicking off later tonight, I've got you covered with team-by-team previews for the final eight
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Kicking off later tonight, I've got you covered with team-by-team previews for the final eight
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Liga MX playoffs preview: Can Toluca go back-to-back or will there be a dark horse?
The 2025 Apertura has reached the quarterfinals stage, so which teams are in the running to win it all? It's ESPN's Liga MX playoff preview.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Get ready for the Liga MX playoffs!
Kicking off later tonight, I've got you covered with team-by-team previews for the final eight
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Kicking off later tonight, I've got you covered with team-by-team previews for the final eight
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The NWSL has finally gotten its million-viewer match. Saturday’s championship game garnered 1.184 million viewers, the most watched game in league history
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With the MLS conference finals now set, the potential matchups for the Dec. 6 final are:
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
With the MLS conference finals now set, the potential matchups for the Dec. 6 final are:
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
Post-game festivities for SDFC fans after today's playoff win
November 25, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Post-game festivities for SDFC fans after today's playoff win
Not bad, SDFC. Rocket from Dreyer launches them into the Western Conference final against Vancouver on Saturday the 29th.
Blink-182 playing in the background after the final whistle, Chucky Lozano the first player to go over and applaud the fans.
Blink-182 playing in the background after the final whistle, Chucky Lozano the first player to go over and applaud the fans.
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Not bad, SDFC. Rocket from Dreyer launches them into the Western Conference final against Vancouver on Saturday the 29th.
Blink-182 playing in the background after the final whistle, Chucky Lozano the first player to go over and applaud the fans.
Blink-182 playing in the background after the final whistle, Chucky Lozano the first player to go over and applaud the fans.
Well that's the loudest that Snapdragon Stadium has been all season. Dreyer golazo.
November 25, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Well that's the loudest that Snapdragon Stadium has been all season. Dreyer golazo.
Compared to what we've had in the past here at Snapdragon, this isn't the worst, but we'll still have some college football lines here for SDFC v Minnesota
November 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Compared to what we've had in the past here at Snapdragon, this isn't the worst, but we'll still have some college football lines here for SDFC v Minnesota
Lowriders at Snapdragon Stadium are ready for San Diego v Minnesota in tonight's MLS playoff game
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Lowriders at Snapdragon Stadium are ready for San Diego v Minnesota in tonight's MLS playoff game
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BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
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Copa organizers settle for $14M after final debacle
A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit that was filed by fans in the wake of the chaotic 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Ga...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING: A class action lawsuit filed by fans who were impacted by the chaos at the 2024 Copa America final has been settled. Defendants Concacaf, COMNEBOL, Best Security, and South Florida Stadium LLC will pay upwards of $14 million to those fans affected.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Tigres the big front page story in Mexican sports papers after winning yesterday's Liga MX Femenil title
November 24, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Tigres the big front page story in Mexican sports papers after winning yesterday's Liga MX Femenil title
And Juan Gabriel? They know what they're doing
Damn, we got a busy week. Selena doc and don’t forget the one on Juan Gabriel.
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
And Juan Gabriel? They know what they're doing
Mexican-Americans are not a monolith, we have diversity among ourselves, our view points are varied and many, I will not fall prey to generalized attitudes or products catered to me.
[Sees the first few minutes of the new Selena documentary]
Hell yeah
[Sees the first few minutes of the new Selena documentary]
Hell yeah
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Mexican-Americans are not a monolith, we have diversity among ourselves, our view points are varied and many, I will not fall prey to generalized attitudes or products catered to me.
[Sees the first few minutes of the new Selena documentary]
Hell yeah
[Sees the first few minutes of the new Selena documentary]
Hell yeah
One thing that was really interesting from @jeffkassouf.bsky.social's NWSL GM survey was how many seem to take Liga MX Femenil seriously.
For a league that started in 2017, that's some serious growth within a short amount of time.
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For a league that started in 2017, that's some serious growth within a short amount of time.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
One thing that was really interesting from @jeffkassouf.bsky.social's NWSL GM survey was how many seem to take Liga MX Femenil seriously.
For a league that started in 2017, that's some serious growth within a short amount of time.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
For a league that started in 2017, that's some serious growth within a short amount of time.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
It's not even a question anymore in Liga MX Femenil: There's Tigres, and then there's everyone else.
7th league title since 2017, nearly double the amount of crosstown rivals Rayadas who are second all-time with 4 titles. Especially after their comeback last Thu, Tigres remain as the gold standard
7th league title since 2017, nearly double the amount of crosstown rivals Rayadas who are second all-time with 4 titles. Especially after their comeback last Thu, Tigres remain as the gold standard
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
It's not even a question anymore in Liga MX Femenil: There's Tigres, and then there's everyone else.
7th league title since 2017, nearly double the amount of crosstown rivals Rayadas who are second all-time with 4 titles. Especially after their comeback last Thu, Tigres remain as the gold standard
7th league title since 2017, nearly double the amount of crosstown rivals Rayadas who are second all-time with 4 titles. Especially after their comeback last Thu, Tigres remain as the gold standard
Welp, 5th game from the last 7 in which Miami have had 4+ goals in a match. The favorites are finding another level.
November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Welp, 5th game from the last 7 in which Miami have had 4+ goals in a match. The favorites are finding another level.
HT thoughts: I would like Michele's jacket.
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
HT thoughts: I would like Michele's jacket.
Very important MLS playoff update: Roman Celentano has ditched the pre-game plastic Kroger bag. We're getting fancy Celentano against Miami
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Very important MLS playoff update: Roman Celentano has ditched the pre-game plastic Kroger bag. We're getting fancy Celentano against Miami
Shout-out to Vancouver for having Stand By Me as a post-game song, love it
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Shout-out to Vancouver for having Stand By Me as a post-game song, love it
Woodwork three times, what else does LAFC have to do
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Woodwork three times, what else does LAFC have to do
Son doing Son things. Incredible
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Son doing Son things. Incredible
lol just realizing how incredible the run was for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to the USL Championship title.
Conference QFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference SFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference finals: 1-0 win
Championship: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference QFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference SFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference finals: 1-0 win
Championship: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
lol just realizing how incredible the run was for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to the USL Championship title.
Conference QFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference SFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference finals: 1-0 win
Championship: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference QFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference SFs: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
Conference finals: 1-0 win
Championship: 0 goals scored, won penalty shootout.
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FT - Shootout: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 (5), @fctulsa.bsky.social 0 (3)
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
November 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
FT - Shootout: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0 (5), @fctulsa.bsky.social 0 (3)
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
The Hounds are your 2025 #USL-C title winner, as Eric Dick makes the key save in the second round of the shootout and Beto Ydrach scores the winner for the first league title in club history!
Long live the USL Championship championship
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Long live the USL Championship championship
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Players of FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge for the USL final wearing shirts calling for better working conditions. The USLPA want "real wages, safety, healthcare, and year-round support."
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Players of FC Tulsa and Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge for the USL final wearing shirts calling for better working conditions. The USLPA want "real wages, safety, healthcare, and year-round support."
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.
"Pro rel? Try pro standards first," reads the message on the shirts.