This here Ascenso MX, it ain’t no small potatoes. It’s like the second-best thing in Mexican football, you know? Not the tippy-top, but still, it’s a big deal.
What’s the Deal with Ascenso MX?
Well, they used to call it something else, Liga de Expansión MX now. They changed it up a few years back. Seems like they always gotta be changing something. But folks still call it Ascenso MX, mostly.
They got these teams, see, and they play a whole bunch of games. It’s a real mess, how many games they play, I tell ya. They play one part of the year and then, they take a break. Then they play some more. They call the first part Apertura. Like opening a door, I guess. Then the second part they call it Clausura. Don’t ask me, it sounds like a closing or something.
Two Parts to the Season, Apertura and Clausura
- First it’s Apertura.
- Then it’s Clausura.
- Each part got a whole bunch of games.
Now, these fellas, they’re good. They kick that ball around, and they run like the dickens. They got these fancy stadiums, too, all lit up. Not like when I was a girl, playing in the dirt field with a rock. But, you know, times change.
And the fans! Oh, the fans are crazy! They yell and scream, and they wear their team colors. It’s a real spectacle, I tell ya. You wouldn’t believe it. They love their Ascenso MX, that’s for sure.
Why No More Going Up to Liga MX?
Now, here’s a thing that gets folks riled up. Used to be, the best team in Ascenso MX, they’d get to go up to the big leagues, the Liga MX. Like getting promoted, you see? But they stopped that. Said it was ’cause of money troubles. Something about that COVID thing. They said it would only be for five years. We’ll see about that. Big bosses, they always got their reasons. They say it’s to help the teams. Some teams were struggling, you know.
So, now these Ascenso MX teams, they just play each other. They still got good games, don’t get me wrong. But it ain’t the same, not being able to go up to the top.
All About the Money, I Reckon
It’s all about money, I reckon. Always is. These teams, they got sponsors, you know? Big companies putting their names on everything. And the TV, oh, they make a pretty penny showing the games on TV. Folks love to watch, even if it’s not the tippy-top league.
They got players from all over, too. Some from Mexico, some from other countries. They come here to play, make some money. It’s a living, I guess. Better than breaking your back in the fields, that’s for sure. And lots of people watch them play. Score results, folks keep track of them. People love keeping track of scores, I’ve noticed.
Lots of Teams in Ascenso MX
- They got teams from all over Mexico.
- Some teams are more famous than others.
- Each team has its own fans.
This Ascenso MX has lots of teams. It is the second division, after all. They play each other, have a champion, the whole shebang. But it is not as famous as the Liga MX. Many folks care about Ascenso MX, though. They watch their games, follow their favorite teams. These teams, they have standings, see. A table that shows who is winning and who is losing. People like to follow that.
Still Good Football, Though
Even though they can’t go up to Liga MX, these Ascenso MX teams, they still play good football. They got some real talent, these young fellas. They run fast, they kick hard, and they score goals. It’s exciting to watch, even if you ain’t a big football fan.
So, that’s the story of Ascenso MX, as far as I can tell. It’s a big deal in Mexico, even if it ain’t the biggest. They got good players, crazy fans, and a whole lot of games. It’s a part of life here, you know? Like tortillas and sunshine, it is just part of what happens here in Mexico.
