Club América Wins 16th Liga MX Title, Extends Record Dominance

When Club América lifted the trophy after defeating Monterrey in the 2024/2025 final, it wasn’t just another title—it was history repeating itself. The Mexico City giants now hold 16 Liga MX championships, the most by any club since the league’s inception in 1943. That’s two more than their fiercest rivals, Guadalajara, and a staggering five more than the next tier of contenders like Toluca and Cruz Azul. The win completes a three-peat—América’s third straight title—after years of being the league’s most consistent force, not just its most decorated.

From the 1950s to the 2020s: A Dynasty Reborn

For decades, Guadalajara ruled Mexico’s pitch. Between 1956 and 1962, they won seven titles in ten seasons, including four in a row—a streak that still feels mythical. But the 1980s belonged to América. They won five titles in that decade alone, building a legacy of attacking flair and tactical discipline. Then came the quiet years. The 2000s and early 2010s? América struggled to find consistency. They were contenders, yes—but never dominant. Fans wondered if the golden era was over.

Turns out, they were just waiting.

Since 2022, América has been unstoppable. They beat Tigres UANL and Guadalajara in 2022/2023, then crushed Cruz Azul in 2023/2024. And now, in 2024/2025, they overcame Monterrey in a tense final that came down to a single goal in the second leg. The pattern? Clinical finishing, veteran leadership, and a defense that rarely cracks under pressure. It’s not luck. It’s structure.

The League That Awards Two Champions a Year

Here’s the twist most casual fans don’t get: Liga MX doesn’t crown one champion per year. Since 1996/97, it’s awarded two—Apertura and Clausura—each with its own eight-team playoff, known as the Liguilla. That’s why 24 different clubs have won titles since 1943. Some, like León and Tigres UANL, have climbed to eight titles each by winning two or three of these mini-tournaments in quick succession.

It’s a format that keeps the race alive. No team can coast for 18 games and call themselves champions. Every season is a sprint, not a marathon. And it’s why América’s three-peat is so rare. No club has won three consecutive titles since Chivas did it in the 1960s. This isn’t just dominance—it’s endurance under pressure.

Record-Breaking Finals and the Goals That Made History

Some finals are tactical masterclasses. Others? Pure chaos.

The 2022 Apertura final between Pachuca and Toluca remains the highest-scoring final in league history: 8-2 on aggregate. Pachuca scored four goals in the first half of the first leg alone. Fans still talk about it. It’s the kind of game that makes Liga MX unforgettable.

And then there are the scorers. Javier "Chicharito" Hernández sits atop the all-time list with 294 goals. But he’s not the only legend. Carlos Hermosillo, Jared Borgetti, and José Cardozo—each with over 240 goals—built careers on Mexican soil. Even foreign stars like André-Pierre Gignac, who retired in 2025 after a decade with Tigres, finished with 192 goals. That’s more than most Premier League legends managed in their entire careers.

Who’s Coaching Now? The New Generation Takes Over

The trophy count tells one story. The sidelines tell another.

As of late 2025, Antonio Mohamed has been at the helm of Toluca since December 2024—his third club in two years. Diego Cocca, who led Atlas to a surprising runner-up finish in 2024, took over in August. And Nicolás Larcamón, the new coach at Cruz Azul, inherited a squad still reeling from last season’s final loss. The turnover is constant. The pressure, relentless.

Meanwhile, América’s coaching staff has remained stable. That continuity might be their secret weapon.

Why Liga MX Matters Beyond Mexico

It’s not just about titles. Liga MX is the fourth most-attended league on Earth—behind only the Bundesliga, Premier League, and La Liga. In the U.S., it’s the second-most-watched soccer league after the Premier League. Why? Because it’s fast, physical, and unpredictable. It’s where young stars like Mexico’s 19-year-old sensation Luis Chávez make their names. Where American MLS teams come to test their mettle in CONCACAF Champions Cup qualifiers. Where fans pack Estadio Azteca—home to more than 80,000 roaring supporters—on a Tuesday night.

And now, with América’s 16th title, the league has its most enduring symbol. A club that survived decline, reinvented itself, and returned to the top not by spending the most, but by playing the smartest.