Listening to @warrenbarton2 praising a Mexican talent like Gael Sandoval makes my night.

I know there are folks out there who will appreciate what that means to me to hear Santos being called by someone like Warren.

@ClubSantos vs. @Xolos On FS1 in English.

In 2012 I met Warren and @KeithCostigan when they were calling European football. Both brilliant minds. Between now & then, Santos (I became a fan that very year), a team not called in English until recently, has become a huge part of my life.

And you’ve gotta understand...

It was unheard of (literally!) to have soccer called in English, and only recently have commentators/ex-players from the European landscape been introduced to Liga MX. I’m optimistic for the internationalization of LMX and it’s thanks to voices like Keith and Warren.

I’d say that the only missing element is a collective effort by clubs & league to embrace opportunities available to them (there is a genuine interest in LMX) and with that comes an understanding of what the international audience needs to engage. A huge gap needs to be bridged.

Mexican football is attractive enough for international appeal, according to some of the greats I’ve gotten to know over the years. Honestly, hearing Warren & Keith’s voices remind me of what can be, and what’s lacking from Mexico’s part: acknowledgement, appreciation, & effort!