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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Sources: Talks between the USL and the USL Players Association on a new CBA for players in the USL Championship are continuing. As part of this, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the new Division I league scheduled to begin play in 2028.
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Sources: USL proposes min. $55K top-tier salary
As part of talks on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the USL Players Association, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the Division I league set to start in 2028, sources...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Sources: Talks between the USL and the USL Players Association on a new CBA for players in the USL Championship are continuing. As part of this, the USL has proposed a set of minimum salaries for the new Division I league scheduled to begin play in 2028.
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Great work yet again from @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social, speaking to several people about the importance of how demanding long travel is in soccer + great graphics from our ESPN team to show the huge travel that all the countries will get at next summer's World Cup! ✈️⚽️
Who has the most travel at 2026 World Cup? And why does it matter?
For many national teams, how they handle and recover from extensive travel could make or break their World Cup next summer.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Great work yet again from @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social, speaking to several people about the importance of how demanding long travel is in soccer + great graphics from our ESPN team to show the huge travel that all the countries will get at next summer's World Cup! ✈️⚽️
SofaScore Wrapped > Spotify Wrapped
December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
SofaScore Wrapped > Spotify Wrapped
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Who will have the best/worst travel at the 2026 World Cup, and why does it matter? @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social digs into both: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Who has the most travel at 2026 World Cup? And why does it matter?
For many national teams, how they handle and recover from extensive travel could make or break their World Cup next summer.
www.espn.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Who will have the best/worst travel at the 2026 World Cup, and why does it matter? @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social digs into both: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
"Vancouver is a great city for soccer...we are proud of playing for Vancouver"
Despite falling just short of an MLS Cup title, Vancouver’s Canadian Cinderella run provides hope for 2026.
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Despite falling just short of an MLS Cup title, Vancouver’s Canadian Cinderella run provides hope for 2026.
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Vancouver's Cinderella run to MLS Cup falls short but brings hope for 2026
Despite being beaten to the MLS title at the final hurdle by Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, the Vancouver Whitecaps' can build on their best-ever season.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"Vancouver is a great city for soccer...we are proud of playing for Vancouver"
Despite falling just short of an MLS Cup title, Vancouver’s Canadian Cinderella run provides hope for 2026.
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Despite falling just short of an MLS Cup title, Vancouver’s Canadian Cinderella run provides hope for 2026.
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With Tigres and Toluca through to next week's Liga MX final series, two of the title-contenders from the list remain. Still time to check out my preview from a couple weeks back to get ready for the last two games of the playoffs.
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
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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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December 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
With Tigres and Toluca through to next week's Liga MX final series, two of the title-contenders from the list remain. Still time to check out my preview from a couple weeks back to get ready for the last two games of the playoffs.
A few blocks from Chase Stadium, who needs Major League Soccer when you can have
December 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A few blocks from Chase Stadium, who needs Major League Soccer when you can have
Every year that we don't have an inflatable trophy is a year we move away from MLS Cup tradition
December 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Every year that we don't have an inflatable trophy is a year we move away from MLS Cup tradition
Hello from MLS Cup
December 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hello from MLS Cup
Jesper Sørensen already amped up.
While I and a few others got onto the same elevator as him, he looked at all of us with a big smile (he probably doesn't recognize any of us) and yelled "let's gooooo!"
While I and a few others got onto the same elevator as him, he looked at all of us with a big smile (he probably doesn't recognize any of us) and yelled "let's gooooo!"
December 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Jesper Sørensen already amped up.
While I and a few others got onto the same elevator as him, he looked at all of us with a big smile (he probably doesn't recognize any of us) and yelled "let's gooooo!"
While I and a few others got onto the same elevator as him, he looked at all of us with a big smile (he probably doesn't recognize any of us) and yelled "let's gooooo!"
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A Second Friday Pod!
World Cup draw reax with @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social.
We talked about the #USMNT & #ElTri groups; why Chucky Lozano’s best chance at selection might include a loan from SDFC and a prediction for MLS Cup.
Today’s @section1904.com
World Cup draw reax with @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social.
We talked about the #USMNT & #ElTri groups; why Chucky Lozano’s best chance at selection might include a loan from SDFC and a prediction for MLS Cup.
Today’s @section1904.com
Cesar Hernandez reacts to the World Cup draws for USA & Mexico
Also, some San Diego FC & MLS Cup talk!
section1904.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
A Second Friday Pod!
World Cup draw reax with @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social.
We talked about the #USMNT & #ElTri groups; why Chucky Lozano’s best chance at selection might include a loan from SDFC and a prediction for MLS Cup.
Today’s @section1904.com
World Cup draw reax with @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social.
We talked about the #USMNT & #ElTri groups; why Chucky Lozano’s best chance at selection might include a loan from SDFC and a prediction for MLS Cup.
Today’s @section1904.com
Plenty of jokes and a good overall mood for Vancouver after returning to their hotel today after training.
Less than 24 hours until MLS Cup.
Less than 24 hours until MLS Cup.
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Plenty of jokes and a good overall mood for Vancouver after returning to their hotel today after training.
Less than 24 hours until MLS Cup.
Less than 24 hours until MLS Cup.
MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Vancouver crash the party?
Along with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, our scene-setter here in Miami ahead of tomorrow's MLS Cup final www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Along with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, our scene-setter here in Miami ahead of tomorrow's MLS Cup final www.espn.com/soccer/story...
MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Müller, Vancouver crash the party?
It's fitting that MLS Cup takes place on the same weekend as Miami's art fair, as old masters Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller prepare to face off.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
MLS Cup in Miami is all about Messi. Can Vancouver crash the party?
Along with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, our scene-setter here in Miami ahead of tomorrow's MLS Cup final www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Along with @lizzybecherano.bsky.social, our scene-setter here in Miami ahead of tomorrow's MLS Cup final www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Also if you’re looking for how to feel about the USMNT group and their opponents, @espnbillc.bsky.social, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social, @lizzybecherano.bsky.social and @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social break it down game by game and gut-check the tournament: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
2026 World Cup draw: How the U.S. matches up against group stage foes
The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up? ESPN breaks down the matchups.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Also if you’re looking for how to feel about the USMNT group and their opponents, @espnbillc.bsky.social, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social, @lizzybecherano.bsky.social and @jeffreycarlisle.bsky.social break it down game by game and gut-check the tournament: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Our ultra mega World Cup preview is LIVE, going group by group: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
2026 World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see games
The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their p...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Our ultra mega World Cup preview is LIVE, going group by group: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
The Group of Death is...
Doable for the U.S., but things could get complicated for El Tri...
December 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The Group of Death is...
Doable for the U.S., but things could get complicated for El Tri...
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Doable for the U.S., but things could get complicated for El Tri...
what it feels like watching the draw
a group of cartoon soccer players are playing a game on a field
ALT: a group of cartoon soccer players are playing a game on a field
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December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
what it feels like watching the draw
I had the big-spending Rayados sinking early (once again) in the Liga MX playoffs, but we'll see what happens. Currently proving me wrong after winning their quarterfinal series and currently up 1-0 after the 1st leg of the semis v Toluca.
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I had the big-spending Rayados sinking early (once again) in the Liga MX playoffs, but we'll see what happens. Currently proving me wrong after winning their quarterfinal series and currently up 1-0 after the 1st leg of the semis v Toluca.
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Imagine showing this to a non-soccer fan and trying to guess what event they would be performing at
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Imagine showing this to a non-soccer fan and trying to guess what event they would be performing at
I sometimes worry about the lack of vibes in the soccer world in comparison to American sports and just saw an NFL player on TV show up barefoot to a game with a tire and tire wrench. We still got work to do, futbol vibes
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I sometimes worry about the lack of vibes in the soccer world in comparison to American sports and just saw an NFL player on TV show up barefoot to a game with a tire and tire wrench. We still got work to do, futbol vibes
Record not pulling any punches here after Chicharito's penalty miss yesterday in the Liga MX playoff loss
December 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Record not pulling any punches here after Chicharito's penalty miss yesterday in the Liga MX playoff loss