Mexico

Players like Bryan Ruiz, Clint Dempsey, Javier Hernandez and Dwayne De Rosario (recently retired) have been leading their respective countries attacks for years now. With the 2018 World Cup qualifiers underway, these young forwards, aged 24 and under, will be looking to make massive contributions on the road to Russia.

So, how do the forwards stack up against each other? Which CONCACAF nation has the most promising goal scorer? Don't let your allegiance and bias cloud your judgement...or do. We won't stop you.

Ricardo “Tuca” Ferretti just led Tigres to the 2015 Apertura Championship in Liga MX. It cost him dearly though. It cost him his mustache. Tuca bet his players that if they won the championship final against Pumas, he would shave his famous mustache.

With all the motivation that came from making that bet, Tigres would go on to win the Apertura Championship in a penalty shoot-out win against Pumas. 

Chinese political revolutionary Mao Zedong once said “political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” Obviously he was a man fond of frightening his own people with weapons in order to keep his citizens in line. That’s one way of carrying out your duties as an elected official.

Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez had a month to remember in November for Bayer Leverkusen, as he was named Bundesliga Player of the Month. He had another one in December, as he was named Bundesliga Player of the Month again.

Benfica have pretty much dominated the Taça da Liga, a.k.a. the Portuguese League Cup, winning six times since the tournament's inception in 2008, including last year. They took another step toward defending their title Tuesday when an 89th minute Raul Jimenez winner gave them all three points in the group stage (yes, Portugal's league cup has a group stage) against Nacional.

The Copa America Centenario is right around the corner. This tournament is special because, not only is the Copa America the oldest international soccer tournament in the world, but this summer will be its 100th anniversary, taking place in the United States and including 16 national teams from the Americas: 10 from CONMEBOL and six from CONCACAF, including the USA and El Tri.

Want a reason to look forward to 2016? What about 7 reasons? Let us give you a few presents to look forward to in the upcoming year. We know it’s the night before Christmas and, if you celebrate the holiday, you’ll most likely feel spoiled tomorrow morning as you unwrap presents from your loved ones. That’s unless you’ve been naughty this year and you end up getting coal. Regardless, you’re in luck. We have your back. Especially if you are a fan of the Mexican Men’s National Team. Do you know what is in store for El Tri in 2016? Check out these 7 presents on El Tri’s 2016 wishlist! 

I wrote a poem about Miguel Herrera for Christmas. Here it is:

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring, except for The Louse;

The plates were put out in the kitchen with care,

And piled with traditional Mexican fare;

Club Tijuana's players were snug in their beds,

While visions of La Clausura danced in their heads;

With a big red suit and a puffy red hat,

Pachuca unveiled their latest signing Tuesday with a timely, yet bizarre, pop culture reference. Clad in Darth Vader’s getup and stepping to “The Imperial March,” Pachuca’s new arrival, Darth Omar, made his way to the podium along with a Sith Lord, Stormtrooper and an undersized Chewbacca.

With Star Wars fever firmly gripping the planet, who can blame Pachuca for catching the bug? It makes for an oddly captivating viewing experience.  

Rafa Marquez debuted for Atlas when he was 17 years old. From there he moved to Monaco, then to Barcelona, then to New York Red Bulls, then to Leon, then to Hellas Verona.

Along the way he won one Ligue 1 title, four La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the Copa del Rey and the Liga MX Apertura and Clausura.

He's been named the Ligue 1 Defender of the Year and CONCACAF Player of the Year.