Las Águilas played their final friendly match ahead of their upcoming Liguilla quarterfinal clash against Pachuca (This story was updated with additional information.) Two Ventura County sheriff’s deputies were arrested in late March after a fight at a bar in Camarillo that sent a bouncer to the hospital were at the El Rey Cantina in Old Town Camarillo a little after midnight on March 30 according to a statement released April 16 by Sheriff Jim Fryhoff "an apparent domestic incident occurred wherein a security guard intervened." The bouncer was injured in the subsequent fight and treated at a local hospital was arrested on suspicion of multiple felonies including inflicting injury on a spouse; battery causing serious injury; using force likely to cause serious injury; and making criminal threats He is also suspected of misdemeanor battery was arrested on suspicion of battery causing serious injury and using force likely to cause serious injury Attempts to reach Davis and Malagon were unsuccessful Both men were booked into Ventura County jail and later posted bail They have not been charged yet by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office but both could face felony charges stemming from the incident said in an email to The Star that the case will be submitted to the DA's office for prosecution Yoos said he did not know when that might happen Both deputies have both been placed on administrative leave by the sheriff's office Davis and Malagon have also had their peace officer's licenses temporarily suspended by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. According to the commission their licenses were suspended effective April 4 on the basis of "egregious or repeated acts that violate the law." the sheriff’s office will also conduct an internal affairs investigation into whether Davis and Malagon violated any department policies “I want to assure the public and our community that the Sheriff’s Office takes this matter very seriously," Fryhoff said in his April 16 statement "We hold our deputies to the highest standards of conduct; any violation of those standards will be addressed appropriately without hesitation … as that is what both our community and our agency expect and deserve." Tony Biasotti is an investigative and watchdog reporter for the Ventura County Star. Reach him at tbiasotti@vcstar.com This story was made possible by a grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation's Fund to Support Local Journalism The first-time winners led the way with top performances throughout the tournament, including the following players who earned individual distinctions. Best Player Award, presented by Aramco: Raúl Jiménez, Mexico Raúl Jiménez received the Best Player Award, presented by Aramco, for his involvement in helping Mexico win its first Concacaf Nations League trophy. Jiménez delivered braces in the final two matches of the campaign, becoming the first player to score in both the semifinals and final of a single edition of the Concacaf Nations League. The Mexican striker also became the first player to score multiple goals in more than one match in the quarterfinals or later of the Concacaf Nations League. Jiménez’s five goals in the current edition are the most by a Mexican player in any single edition of the competition. In the process, he passed Cuauhtémoc Blanco as the third all-time scorer for México, with 39. Best Goalkeeper Award, presented by Rexona: Luis Ángel Malagón, Mexico Luis Ángel Malagón earned honors as the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament for his outstanding performances in goal for champions Mexico. He provided four saves and one clean sheet in the 2025 CNL Finals, conceding only one goal from a penalty attempt.  Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco: Dorny Romero, Dominican Republic Dorny Romero finished the tournament with the most goals to claim the Top Scorer Award, presented by Aramco, with ten goals for the Dominican Republic. The forward scored in each match of the group stage to help the Dominican Republic finish with a 6-0-0 record and first in Group D of League B, gaining promotion and Gold Cup qualification for the first time. Youth Player Award, presented by Aramco: Nathan Ordaz, El Salvador Nathan Ordaz is the winner of the Young Player Award, presented by Aramco, for his role in helping El Salvador secure first place in Group A of League B and direct qualification to the Concacaf Gold Cup. The 21-year-old attacker featured 148 minutes during the November window, then 20-years-old, to make his debut and help La Selecta to victories over Bonaire and Montserrat. Fair Play Award, presented by Degree: Panama Panama earned the Fair Play Award, presented by Degree, as the team that best conducted themselves throughout the tournament. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced its nominees for the 2024 World's Best Goalkeeper of the Year with Luís Ángel Malagón being the only player outside of Europe to receive a nomination the IFFHS has been announcing the best goalkeeper for each year as Belgium's Jean-Marie Pfaff won the inaugural edition only three goalkeepers have won the title on five occasions: Iker Casillas (Spain); Gianluigi Buffon (Italy); Manuel Neuer (Germany) Recent winners of the award include Ederson of Manchester City Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG The 2024 list includes last year's award recipient Ederson and Real Madrid pair Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin Other nominees include Liverpool's Alisson World Cup and two-time Copa América winner Emiliano Martínez and Manchester United's André Onana The 20-man shortlist includes a host of great goalkeepers all of whom play across Europe's 'Top 5' leagues One stands out: Club América and Mexico shot-stopper Luis Malagón played a pivotal role in helping Las Águilas secure back-to-back titles during the 2023/24 campaign he was named the successor to the long-standing legendary Guillermo Ochoa as the new Number One between the sticks for El Trí rising through their academy but would catch the attention of Necaxa in 2020 where he would go on to grow in stature earning a move to Mexico's most decorated club Malagón faces a difficult task in going a step further to win the honour with only one man being able to do so whilst playing outside of the 'Old Continent' the award was given to Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert who spent those years in the Argentine capital with Vélez Sarsfield Can Luis Ángel Malagón become the first-ever Mexican winner of the World's Best Goalkeeper of the Year © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER The Club América shot-stopper has joined a star-studded list Malagón has a market value of $7 million and a release clause of $8 million Has recorded 41 clean sheets in 102 matches with América Malagón has allowed 7 goals during the Clausura 2025 tournament Rayados is looking to add players for the FIFA Club World Cup LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man accused of trying to lure two children into his vehicle in northwest Las Vegas has been sentenced This all began back in February Police say an 11-year-old child was approached by a man who was driving a black two-door sedan later identified as 31-year-old Irving Malagon said he motioned for her to come over and she thought it was her uncle she realized that it wasn't her uncle and that Malagon's pants were down with his "area" in his hand She saw a couple nearby as they were getting into a vehicle in their driveway and she ran over to ask them for help WATCH: Video shows man suspected of luring child into his car Las Vegas police were able to track down Malagon and arrested him the day after this incident During an interview with officers Malagon told police that he is from Fresno He said he had been in the valley for about a month The report states when officers asked about approaching the little girl Malagon said he didn't do or say anything inappropriate and he did ask if her father was one of the construction workers on the roof of a nearby house When officers asked about exposing himself Malagon allegedly "claimed that he did have to urinate on the street because he really had to go bad" Las Vegas police sent Malagon's photo and a description to other local police jurisdictions in case other incidents had happened and a woman came forward saying something similar happened to her niece in the same area Malagon was charged with luring children with the intent to engage in sexual conduct open or gross lewdness in the presence of a child and attempted lewdness in the presence of a child A judge sentenced Malagon to spend between 42 months and 105 months in jail That's three and a half years to about eight and a half years in jail Report a typo OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinLuis Malagón Nominated for World's BEST Goalkeeper of the Year 2024 | OneFootballFanSided World Football The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced its nominees for the 2024 World's Best Goalkeeper of the Year with Luís Ángel Malagón being the only player outside of Europe to receive a nomination the IFFHS has been announcing the best goalkeeper for each year as Belgium's Jean-Marie Pfaff won the inaugural edition Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG The 2024 list includes last year's award recipient Other nominees include Liverpool's Alisson World Cup and two-time Copa América winner Emiliano Martínez and Manchester United's André Onana all of whom play across Europe's 'Top 5' leagues earning a move to Mexico's most decorated club with only one man being able to do so whilst playing outside of the 'Old Continent' Related NewsChristian Falk Confirms Arsenal, Liverpool Interest in Man Utd Target With PSG Sell-on Clause Video – Inter Milan Hype Inch-Perfect Denzel Dumfries Tackle In Champions League Semifinal Vs Barcelona: ‘Not Just Goals’ Player Ratings: Genoa 1-2 Milan – Leao Lethal Off The Bench PREVIEW | Sporting Cristal vs Bolívar - 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Keating Norris and Mariah Jurow have lunch at Malagón in downtown Charleston on Dec Claudia Siebert makes tortillas at Malagón Against Malagón's modest Spring Street facade What waits behind it is a remarkable exploration of Spain's many culinary regions The converted single-family house is painted beige The only signage is a round brown panel with a single tall M on it though “Malagón” is inscribed in stylish but discrete gold letters on one plate glass window and “Mercado y Tapería” on the other What waits behind it is a remarkable exploration of Spain’s many culinary regions Each visit begins with a complimentary dish of quicos fried corn kernels that are very salty and hard enough to rattle your fillings Chunks of tender spiced lamb ($18) arrive in a flat brown bowl speared with toothpicks for easy dipping or since they’re half submerged in an oily pool of paprika-laced marinade More primly plated is La Bomba del la Barcoloneta ($15) a golden brown orb topped with a piped swirl of white aioli and bright green parsley leaf a layer of soft mashed potatoes encloses crumbles of savory ground pork with a sneaky but pleasant surge of spicy heat Some of the small plates can only be described as odd One would expect bold flavors from smoked lamb shoulder ($19) that’s sliced thin and layered with fermented peaches There’s barely a trace of smoke or fruity sweetness and the soft yellow slices of peach fade almost to nothingness on the tongue What looks to be a plate of sliced ham is actually cured tuna belly ($13) shaved into long rose-hued strips and drizzled with olive oil If you follow your server’s advice and fold a thin slice around one of the accompanying marcona almonds umami-rich package that’s a little gritty and leathery on the tongue and over the past five years has embedded itself somewhat quietly into the local scene Old-timers will remember the small ground-floor space as the former home of Artisan Meat Share and the basic layout is the same: long bar counter to the left a few larger tables in a niche on the right A scattering of white marble two-tops lets you dine amid the mercato offering Bottle after bottle of Spanish wine line long shelves along each wall interspersed with cans of imported paprika and tinned fish The restaurant is a collaboration among Fanny and Patrick Panella the restaurateurs behind Bin 152 and Chez Nous It’s just around the corner from Chez Nous the atmosphere and menu at Malagón seem almost a world away It consists of eight sheets of cardstock of increasing lengths you can see the headings at the bottom of each page —“Para Picar/Snacks” at the very top but such a format is bewildering to those who remember things spatially By the time I flipped my way to “Del Mar/From the Sea,” I struggled to recall the three tempting options we had settled on from the tapas tabs Even more flipping ensued when the server arrived and asked “Now what did we say we wanted from the Vegetables section?” But that’s all forgotten once the dishes start to arrive They do so at random intervals as each is ready which injects an element of surprise and delight The two pages of tapas include the requisite crisp-fried patatas bravas ($9) and also two of the best small dishes I’ve had this year The ensalada de calamar ($16) looks quite unlike a squid salad and more like a cold noodle dish The squid is sliced into long spaghetti-like strips that are delightfully al dente in texture They’re tossed in a slick of good olive oil with a bang of salt lots of chopped chives and just enough garlic to impart a sharp finishing note Equally surprising is a seemingly simple plate of three stout-but-soft white asparagus spears ($16) each with two slivers of anchovy perched on top Daubs of garlic-scented aioli flank the spears adding a creamy accent to what is otherwise a funky It’s the kind of aggressively flavorful combo you either love or hate The fish of the day incorporates fresh local catch into inventive preparations like cabbage-wrapped black grouper in a bright orange chorizo sauce which might incorporate grouper cheeks and Jimmy Nardello peppers one day The roasted rabbit ($42) is deceptive in its simplicity are stacked atop a long spear of rosemary and a thin pool of light-brown sauce A slice of that silky white meat might seem a touch dry until you dredge it through the buttery jus but its aperitivo list offers a selection of vermouths and sherries crisp marriage of amontillado and vermouth with a kiss of orange on the finish a garnish of a green olive wrapped in lemon peel proves to be an excellent briny counterbalance to the sweetness of sparkling cava and red vermouth in the Malagón’s Spritz ($15) which hew to theme and don’t stray beyond Spanish borders A solid glass of red like the Viña Alberdi from La Rioja Alta ($16) or a young light Gramona Mart rosé ($15) are fine matches for the plates’ spice and acid López de Heredia Viña Tondonia ($29/glass) dry finish that makes you linger over each sip offering a tour of the country’s various regions It’s tied to the Lowcountry primarily via the array of fresh vegetables and fruit from local purveyors An impressive summer fruit salad ($18) balances the bright sweetness of local peaches figs and cherry tomatoes with a tart vinaigrette and just a hint of spice A few firm wedges of plum pop up in the mix and a sprinkle of chopped Marcona almonds adds an excellent buttery crunch There is one distracting note on the plate The same sharp note recurs on the grilled carrots ($16) which are tender and richly sweet but land quite harshly on the tongue thanks to big leaves of parsley and a stiff dose of paprika That second note is applied with too generous a hand elsewhere Against the spiced lamb’s wonderfully tender but chewy bite paprika-laced oil seems harsh and quite salty The same stiff punch jars against the concentrated tomato sweetness in the Bomba de la Barceloneta’s supporting sauce almost crumb-like rice glistens in lush brown sauce infused with squid ink and those sweet bits really pop against the tender The restaurant’s showcase plate remains the tortilla Española ($14) it’s baked in a small cast-iron pan then flipped over so the beautiful golden-brown crust becomes the top Inside the eggy goodness are layers of onion and superbly tender slices of potatoes Even the dessert card offers unexpected regional delights The real head-turner is the Basque cheesecake ($11) a crustless concoction with a surface caramelized also black and I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the importance of place and what it means to be “a Charleston restaurant.” Does Malagón qualify the answer is a firm “no.” There are no “Spain heads South” mashups I could stretch a bit and declare the crab rice a Spanish take on a Lowcountry classic but the only similarity it bears to local dishes by that name is that it contains crab and rice WEB: malagonchs.com Malagón seems a thoroughly Charleston restaurant The use of fresh local vegetables grounds it in the local terroir the food has a direct lineage in the city’s fine-dining scene and fits nicely into the larger culinary aesthetic Cassalett cut his teeth in the kitchen at Carolina’s under the tutelage of Jeremiah Bacon and the grounding in technique and focus on quality ingredients really show The preparations may adhere closely to Spanish traditions especially in the depth and intensity of flavors and the willingness to stretch diners’ culinary boundaries The restaurant is located just a few short strides off Upper King Street under the shadows of hulking new apartment buildings it’s easy to walk right past and not notice the little tapería but if Malagón’s not on your radar screen yet News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Las Águilas cruised to a 5-0 victory over Mazatlán FC putting an end to a five-game winless streak Following their trophy in the Nations League GOAL projects which players could be on Mexico's roster for the Gold Cup Less than two months away from the start of the 2025 Gold Cup Javier Aguirre’s Mexico will be aiming to win their 10th title since the tournament changed its format El Tri is coming off their first Nations League championship and now seeks to dominate CONCACAF once again by defending the title they won in 2023 With a seemingly solid spine - Luis Ángel Malagón in goal and Raúl Jiménez up front - Mexico hopes to build momentum and results that will carry through to the 2026 World Cup it is important to note that players who will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup may not be available for the Gold Cup as both tournaments will take place simultaneously in the U.S. Rayados and Tuzos are the only teams participating in the Club World Cup It remains to be seen if América will join the competition. According to FIFA, they will play LAFC for the spot left vacant by La Fiera This could cause headaches for "Vasco" as he called up three players from América for the Final Four of the Nations League Mexico will face Switzerland on June 7 at the University of Utah’s stadium followed by a matchup against Turkey on June 10 at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina Both games will serve as warm-ups for the Gold Cup who would make the cut for the 23-man roster Mexico has been drawn into Group A alongside Costa Rica Mexico national team goalkeeper Luis Malagón is set to miss the Copa América after suffering a muscle injury 'El Tri' coach Jaime Lozano confirmed on Friday Santos Laguna player Carlos Acevedo will replace the 27-year-old Club América goalkeeper who was the likely starter for this summer tournament Malagón arrived at Mexico's camp with muscle discomfort and his status worsened as the national team continued its preparation during an ongoing stretch of three United States-based friendlies He underwent tests on Friday at a College Station, Texas, hospital, just ahead of Mexico's friendly match against Brazil at Kyle Field on Saturday The tests revealed a gluteus muscle injury that will sideline him for three to four weeks Against Brazil and possibly for the Copa América, the expectation is that Pumas goalkeeper Julio González will be given the start for Mexico The 33-year-old player has previously earned just one cap at the international level Mexico is currently in a transition phase after goalkeeping icon Guillermo Ochoa was left out of a recent preliminary squad for the Copa América. In his place, Malagón (four caps), González (one cap), and Raúl Rangel (debut earlier this week) were selected just because you arrive as the fourth goalkeeper doesn't mean that you are not going to come and compete to be the starter," Lozano said "I think there is a competition between the three I think they are very hungry and very eager to be in the World Cup and not only be there but also defend Mexico's goal." At the Copa América, which kicks off on June 20, Mexico has been placed into Group B with Ecuador, Venezuela and Jamaica Lozano on whether Julio Gonzalez is now the new #1 in net This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Mexico goalkeeper Luis Malagon will miss this summer’s Copa America due to a muscular injury The 27-year-old Club America goalkeeper could miss up to four weeks with the injury with Santos Laguna goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo called up to Jaime Lozano’s squad in his place Mexico’s two other squad goalkeepers — Julio Gonzalez of Pumas UNAM and Guadalajara’s Raul Rangel — were both uncapped prior to this month Gonzalez, 33, played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 friendly win over Bolivia earlier this month while 24-year-old Rangel started in the four-goal defeat to Uruguay five days later “I can confirm the news regarding Angel Malagon,” Mexico coach Lozano said on Friday “Unfortunately he’s been injured and he had to return to his club There won’t be enough time for him to recover and take part in the Copa America who will take (Malagon’s) place for the Copa America.” Acevedo and Malagon have only six and four Mexico senior caps respectively, with 150-time capped Guillermo Ochoa the long-serving international No 1 Ochoa played in the CONCACAF Nations League final defeat to the U.S with the goalkeeper — Mexico’s third-highest appearance-maker — captaining the side However, Ochoa — alongside experienced forwards Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano and Raul Jimenez — was excluded from the 31-man Mexico preliminary squad for the Copa America youth-centric approach with Copa America squad “We are two years away from our World Cup,” Mexico sporting director Duilo Davino said of the decisions “We have our spot secured and we want to take advantage of this great opportunity to not think about the immediacy of the result and project our path to 2026.” Mexico will conclude their Copa America preparations with a friendly against Brazil on June 8 with their group campaign getting underway against Jamaica 14 days later Lozano’s side then play Venezuela on June 26 before concluding their group stage against Ecuador four days later By Abraham NudelstejerStaff Writer it was learned that Luis Malagón will be out for three to four weeks due to a muscle tear in the gluteal area Mexico’s match Saturday against Brazil will mark the end of an era in El Tri’s goalkeeping Luis Ángel Malagón will be the keeper for the Mexican national team in Saturday’s game at Kyle Field in College Station Guillermo (Memo) Ochoa’s time as the starter in the position will have ended Sports RoundupGet the latest D-FW sports news analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Malagón has already won two consecutive titles and his performances were fundamental to achieving success Malagón will have to ensure that El Tri avoids another embarrassing performance like the one suffered Wednesday in its 4-0 loss to Uruguay in a friendly in Denver Raúl Rangel was Mexico’s goalkeeper against Uruguay Malagón received his first professional opportunity in 2016 with Club Morelia a team he was with until 2020 before moving to Necaxa where his level skyrocketed until he reached the Mexican national team For the first time in an official tournament since 2005 Ochoa’s name does not appear on the Mexican roster Ochoa has the third-most most caps in Mexico’s history (Claudio Suárez 177 Ochoa seeks to reach his sixth World Cup in 2026 but he does not have a club currently since the Italian League team Salernitana let him go after relegating to the second division and I will always be grateful to him,” Malagón said in a recent interview with TUDN “I have a much higher opinion of him as a human being than a player Malagón’s life story is exemplary for those willing to fight to achieve their dreams and his father worked sweeping the streets in his hometown Malagón left his home and embarked on a cross-country trip to look for an opportunity with Club Santos The desire to help his family was greater than any challenge he had to face Malagón has said on several occasions that his father got up every day at 3 a.m to go to work and that his biggest dream was to succeed in soccer to get his family out of poverty has started the process of rejuvenating his squad which is one reason why he did not call up Ochoa for the game against Brazil and Copa America I have to consider Memo’s situation one tournament at a time,” Lozano told The Dallas Morning News when he was at the AT&T Stadium in March to play the Confederations Cup final against the United States and every time he comes to the national team he is excited as if it were his first time the entire group sees him as such,” said Lozano Malagón is the one chosen by Lozano so that Mexican fans do not miss Ochoa’s often-spectacular saves he is champion of the Mexican League,” said Lozano who did not say if Malagón would be Mexico’s starting goalkeeper in the upcoming World Cup It wouldn’t be good for me to talk about that right now The only thing I know is that we hope that both Memo and Malagón will be in their best possible shape when it comes time for the World Cup,” Lozano said He arrived at The Dallas Morning News in January 2020 and has held different positions for the DMN and Al Día He has received several awards as a reporter and editor including the Texas APME Awards and the José Martí Award Four of the region's best squads will travel to Los Angeles and SoFi Stadium this week for the Concacaf Nations League Finals But if all the players could represent one squad Luis Ángel Malagón has been in stellar form in Liga MX / Courtesy of Club AméricaMexico have officially passed the torch on from Guillermo Ochoa and Luis Ángel Malagón Ángel Malagón looks to be the man to start through the Concacaf Nations League Finals While he only has seven appearances with El Tri he’s been in stellar form with Club América keeping 12 clean sheets in 34 matches in all competitions men’s national team starter Matt Turner would have likely been in the position should he have remained at Nottingham Forest but he has struggled to play time with Crystal Palace and has entered the Nations League out of form he made six saves in a 3–1 América victory over Atlas Alphonso Davies might just be the best left-back in the world and he hits a different level when he captains the Canadian men’s national team While he had inconsistent minutes at points in Vincent Kompany’s FC Bayern Munich he’s returned to his peak form since signing a contract extension through 2029 He comes into Marsch’s Canadian camp with a goal and two assists in 19 Bundesliga games and has scored critical UEFA Champions League goals against Celtic FC and Bayer Leverkusen Moisë Bombito went from playing semi pro in Québec to Ligue 1 in three years / Courtesy of OGC NiceMoïse Bombito’s rise has been spectacular he started playing regular minutes in MLS with the Colorado Rapids earning himself a move to OGC Nice in Ligue 1 where he has become a key fixture of the backline Bombito has the potential to become one of the best in the world Marsch has compared him to other players he has coached Johan Vázquez is among the few bright spots of a less-than-dominant generation for Mexico’s men’s national team Vazquez has helped stay mid-table in goals conceded While his six-foot size doesn’t impose much on strikers his composure to play the ball out of the back makes him an elite player especially in a four-man backline that shelters him from the weight of a three-man center back setup Joe Scally has been outstanding for Borussia Monchengladbach but Alistiar Johnston’s continued play at Celtic FC has only improved especially as he’s translated his level to the UEFA Champions League Just days after returning from a muscle injury Johnston was one of the top players in Celtic’s knockout tie with Davies’ Bayern Munich proving to many outside of Scotland and Canada just how good he can be against elite opposition Timothy Weah is one of the more experienced players in the USMNT camp and has found a new vein of form since head coach Mauricio Pochettino switched him to play on the left side after deeming he had “left-eye dominance.” Expect the 25-year-old to play a key role and potentially cut inside to support the lack of goal-scoring talent If MLS stars Brian White or Patrick Agyemang starts Weah’s crossing ability could be key to the USMNT’s success Through 21 Serie A matches with Juventus this season Weston McKennie has played a key role with the USMNT and has rediscovered his form with Juventus this season / Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesWeston McKennie played the most minutes of any player on the USMNT in 2024 and has continued to thrive primarily as a central midfielder with Juventus this season While he had to fight back into the squad after not getting regular minutes he has played at least 80 minutes in 14 matches since the calendar flipped to 2025 often working in several positions as a versatile piece in Thiago Motta’s side The Texan has made 58 appearances for the USMNT and scored 11 goals a line he hopes to improve in the two Concacaf Nations League matches Stephen Eustáquio has become the heartbeat of the Canadian men's national team / Morgan Tencza-Imagn ImagesCanada’s Stephen Eustaquio has experienced many phases with FC Porto While he starred in both the Champions League and Europa League he has also been stapled to the bench and used only as a substitute for extended periods the CanMNT midfield’s heartbeat has enjoyed regular playing time and relative form having played 35 matches in all competitions this season at club level he’s scored four times in 47 Canadian caps Tyler Adams returns to the USMNT after having back surgery following the team’s disappointing performance at the 2024 Copa América and will be relied upon to contribute should the USMNT hope to lift the trophy While he’s only played 18 times for the national team adding a quality the Argentine manager didn’t have in the January friendlies Adams has posted three assists in 19 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth where he has sometimes played alongside new Canadian international Daniel Jebbison Christian Pulisic will be more important than ever during the 2025 Concacaf Nations League / IMAGO/Marco CanonieroChristian Pulisic has been one of the best Concacaf players since his days at Borussia Dortmund he comes into this camp amid a career-best season with AC Milan which has him reportedly talking about a contract extension Pulisic scored in a 2–1 win over a struggling Como side in his final Serie A match before joining the USMNT bringing him to 15 Serie A goals this season Pulisic’s influence becomes even more critical with the top strikers unavailable in this camp He might also have some things to say to Canada's head coach No striker in the world has more transfer rumors than Jonathan David right now with the Lille and Canada striker somehow linked to almost every major club in Europe he has scored 23 goals and 10 assists in 41 appearances including Champions League goals against Real Madrid he’s been the primary attacking force in Marsch’s tenure Often playing with RCD Mallorca striker Cyle Larin he may have an opportunity with new Canadian international Concacaf Nations League final combined XI / Fotmob READ THE LATEST USMNT NEWS BEN STEINERBen Steiner is an American-Canadian journalist who brings in-depth experience, having covered the North American national teams, MLS, CPL, NWSL, NSL and Liga MX 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Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More The Chatham Community Library will host its youth elections event on Oct The presidential election is less than two months away and many North Carolinians are beginning to think about who they will vote for Some parents are teaching their children about the importance of the election process Berenice Malagon said there are important reasons why she brought her 11-year-old daughter Amy and her friends to the “kids voting event” at Chatham Library She said she wants her daughter to know the power she has as a U.S and to learn about civic responsibilities and know when she gets older that her vote matters “She has the privilege to be a citizen because she was born here Berenice and her husband will vote for the first time in the United States this November 14 years after her husband got a job offer as an IT engineer The two said they were unable to vote due to their Visa status The mom and wife said she has voted many times in Mexico but is ready to do her civic duty in another country “I’ve been doing the research,” Malagon said I’m going to be ready to vote for the candidate's support and in line with my values.” citizens recently but said she didn’t know their citizenship impacted their ability to vote And it's technically like you're making your decision,” Amy said The Chatham Community Library will host its youth elections event Oct This event will offer an authentic voting experience for youth under the age of 18 he proved why he's not only been Las Aguilas' best player of the 2024 Clausura Years after nearly walking away from his dreams because he missed his family -- and his mother's cooking -- when he was a teenager with Santos Laguna's academy system, the Michoacan native stood tall in net over the weekend with five highlight-worthy saves in a 1-0 win over Cruz Azul that secured a second consecutive title for Club América With the trophy clinched after the 2-1 aggregate victory and Malagón keeping the crosstown rivals scoreless in the second leg the Mexico City giants extended their record tally of Liga MX trophies to 15 Malagón finished the regular season with the best goals prevented rating (5.44) Of the 13 Liga MX players who had 15-plus regular-season games in net none surpassed his noteworthy save percentage of 78.2% Not bad for a humble figure who was once an afterthought for Club América just months ago - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Ortiz then decided to alter his XI after an especially poor performance from Jiménez in a 3-0 loss at home to Pachuca Malagón found himself earning his first start with Club América in arguably the most intimidating venue in Mexican soccer During an away game against Tigres at their home ground that is nicknamed El Volcan (The Volcano) Malagón impressed with a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory in March 2023 An eight-game undefeated streak was maintained while Malagón ruled between the sticks and by the time the following 2023 Apertura tournament rolled around under the leadership of new coach André Jardine Powering their way to first in the Apertura standings and an eventual spot in the Liga MX final Club América were molded into both the best offense and defense by Jardine Malagón helped lead the backline in front of him and in the Apertura championship series vs he allowed just one goal over 180+ minutes After helping secure a 4-1 aggregate win that cemented Club América's 14th championship Malagón was unpretentious about his celebration plans "The only thing I want is to go to Michoacan now," the goalkeeper told Claro Sports On Sunday's second leg of the Liga MX final in a rainy Estadio Azteca one of those saves perfectly highlighted how significant he has become for the Mexico City side After already making four crucial interventions against a much more proactive Cruz Azul, Malagón kept Club América's title hopes alive through a highly dramatic 91st-minute stop that would have equalized the scoreline. Had the shot from Cruz Azul's Rodrigo Huescas gone in thereby making it 1-1 in the second leg and 2-2 on aggregate two halves of extra time would have been the likely outcome of the final "I have to throw myself, in whatever way," Malagón told TUDN about his thought process "But I think it was that adrenaline you have in the moment and thank God it worked and we're champions today." but there's no denying that Malagón was the savior Mexico will also be hoping that he could do the same for the national team Similar to filling the massive gloves of Ochoa over at Club América, Malagón will be doing the same for Mexico after news broke this month that the legendary five-time World Cup participant has been left out of the Copa América roster As part of a generational shift that has dropped a handful of veteran players in the latest call-up Malagón now suddenly finds himself as the most experienced international goalkeeper in Mexico's roster with just four appearances to his name can he have a comparable impact for club and country When Malagón arrived at Club América a little over a year ago there was a sense that they were beginning to lose their grip as the most powerful team in Liga MX One title in the previous 15 seasons wasn't exactly the sign of a successful organization that is at its peak but Malagón has been an invaluable part of the process that has led to two consecutive titles When looking at Mexico, the narrative of a fallen giant is one that's similar to what Club América were going through before Malagón's arrival. No longer the undisputed kings of North America, El Tri have struggled to keep pace with the United States and have had issues with other growing Concacaf nations Mexico also fell far short of expectations after an early exit in the group stage Malagón has waited patiently for his turn at the international stage all signs point to him getting his chance to revive Mexico as well he'll be celebrating responsibly before possibly becoming El Tri's next savior "The only thing I want is to go to Michoacan to my parents," Malagón said with a smile to TUDN after clinching Sunday's trophy University to administer leasing of 20 off-campus homes in January Nicolas SonnenburgTHE SANTA CLARAOctober 8 2015 Santa Clara’s housing office announced to the residents of certain properties near campus Wednesday that it will directly oversee many of the popular off-campus homes rented by students starting on July 1 2016.Among the houses in question are iconic student-named hovels such as “Hooters,” “Zoo,” “Fishbowl” and “Bermuda.” The university has owned these properties for years oversight of these houses was outsourced to Real Source an independent property management company.According to a FAQ page on the university housing website the decision to put these properties directly under the oversight of the Office of Housing was made to establish a more streamlined process for students who rent the properties which are now referred to as “Neighborhood Units.”Much of the operation of the Units will mirror the system used to run on-campus residence halls.Students will now apply for ten-month housing contracts for the units through the university’s online housing application process Residents will be able to make payments through their bursar accounts.Unit pricing will be finalized within the next two weeks the university expects to charge slightly above current prices director of housing business services.The housing office will give priority to current residents they will award placement based on a first come students who live in the Neighborhood Units will sign a Undergraduate Housing Contract In order to hold residents accountable for Student Handbook policies Campus Safety Services will patrol the residences like they do for graduate housing.“CSS officers go out to these houses to do rounds and report any items they may find which more often than not tend to be maintinance needs,” Malagon said.To keep these residents educated the Housing Office will provide the tenants with information about university policy and city violations.With this move the university hopes to further establish an official presence in the immediate neighborhood surrounding the campus.“This change demonstrates to students and parents that Santa Clara University will have greater oversight for these units,” the web page says.Of the the 20 homes now directly under the purview of the university’s housing office five are on Bellomy Street and four are on Alviso Street all within the area of Santa Clara known as “Light Side,” a popular party destination for many adventurous underclassmen.The decision comes after several years of a contentious town and gown relationship which climaxed in a failed city ordinance intended to limit the number of residents allowed in homes and a swelling tide of complaints about landlords who took advantage of young inexperienced tenants.The Housing Office is holding two informational sessions about the new units on Thursday 26 at 7:00 pm.More information about the change and a full list of the 20 homes now under Housing’s purview is available on the Housing Office’s website.Contact Nicolas Sonnenburg at nsonnenburg@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852 It was Crew defender Malte Amundsen who scored the goal to tie the Campeones Cup match 1-1 in the second half a score that would hold through regulation and send the Crew to penalty kicks against Club America It was also Amundsen who missed Columbus' final penalty kick allowing Club America to defeat the Crew 5-4 for the Campeones Cup trophy Club America came into the title match against Columbus with a powerful defense and a loud fanbase which made its presence felt in the crowd at Lower.com Field on Wednesday After both clubs went scoreless in the first half Club America got on the board thanks to second-half substitution Victor Davila's goal in the 68th minute kept the game alive when he found the back of the net for Columbus off a corner kick from Diego Rossi When the official blew the final whistle in regulation and the score was still tied 1-1 it meant the Campeones Cup was going to penalty kicks for the second year in a row The Crew and Club America were tit for tat through the first six penalty kicks Rudy Camacho hit the first shot for Columbus and Diego Valdes made the first attempt for Club America Club America goalkeeper Luis Malagon recorded a save on the second Crew attempt followed by Patrick Schulte recording a save on the second Club America attempt Both Malagon and Schulte recorded saves on the sixth attempt from the opposing club That's when Amundsen missed his attempt by hitting the crossbar Nestor Araujo was good on the final attempt for Club America giving his club their first Campeones Cup trophy After being tied 1-1 at the end of regulation the Crew vs Club America is going to a penalty kick shootout Columbus is tied 1-1 with Club America at the end of regulation sending the Campeones Cup to penalty kicks The Crew are 2-0 this season in penalty kick shootouts The Crew defeated Tigres 4-3 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals and defeated New York City FC 4-3 in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals Patrick Schulte was in goal for both shootouts (88') Columbus Crew make final substitutions vs Club AmericaThe Crew made three more substitutions (81') Columbus Crew, Club America make multiple substitutionsFollowing the Crew's goal there were multiple substitutions made by Columbus and Club America Defender Malte Amundsen scored the first goal of the Campeones Cup for the Crew scoring off a corner kick to tie the match 1-1 against Club America Diego Rossi executed the corner kick from the right side of the field for Columbus After forward Christian Ramirez failed to score on an attempted header shot Amundsen found the ball on the left side of Club America's box and kicked the ball awkwardly with the side of his right leg Campeones Cup attendance at Lower.com Field announcedThe Campeones Cup match at Lower.com Field between the Crew and Club America was announced as a sellout with 20,198 in attendance on Wednesday night forward Diego Rossi sent the ball too far right missing the goal and putting the ball out of bounds Club America take a 1-0 advantage in the Campeones Cup with a goal from forward and second half substitution Victor Davila running along up-field with just goalkeeper Patrick Schulte Though Crew defender Steven Moreira caught up to Davila from the left side of the field and attempted to contest the shot alongside a diving Schulte Davila sent the ball past both players to take the lead (61') Club America makes first three substitutions vs Columbus CrewWith its first round of substitutions forward Christian Ramirez launched a shot attempt Goalkeeper Luis Malagon hit Ramirez's shot away from a save The Crew were able to hold Club America scoreless in the first half despite allowing their opponent to take make shots in the first half: (45') Club America goalkeeper Luis Malagon records save on Diego Rossi header attemptOff a long up-field pass from striker Cucho Hernandez forward Diego Rossi received the ball in front of Club America's goal and was able to create a header shot attempt right but goalkeeper Luis Malagon hit the ball away from the goal The Crew were granted a corner kick when it was ruled Club American was the last to touch the ball following midfielder Max Arfsten's shot attempt Forward Diego Rossi took the corner for Columbus and striker Cucho Hernandez was able to find the ball in the air for a header shot attempt Hernandez's header bounced in front of Club America's goal but was too powerful Midfielder Sean Zawadzki earned a yellow card for a foul against Club America's forward Alejandro Zendejas Zawadzki committed the yellow card violation while attempting a tackle (15') Patrick Schulte records first save for Columbus Crew vs Club AmericaCrew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte was able to record his first save of the match against Club America with ease scooping up a shot attempt from Club America forward Brian Rodriguez that came straight to Schulte in the middle of the goal After nearly two minutes of medical attention following the Crew corner kick midfielder Sean Zawadzki was able to re-enter the match for Columbus While Zawadzki was receiving treatment for seemingly an abdomen injury With the first corner kick of the Campeones Cup Crew forward Diego Rossi executed the attempt and sent the ball into Club America's box After the kick was cleared out of the box by Club America holding his abdomen and required medical attention Here is the starting 11 for Club America vs Columbus: Columbus Crew Campeones Cup starting lineup vs Club AmericaHere is the starting 11 for Columbus vs Club America: There have been five Campeones Cups played since its origination in 2018: 2018: Tigres defeated Toronto FC (3-1)2019: Atlanta United defeated Club America (3-2)2021: Columbus Crew defeated CF Cruz Azul (2-0)2022: New York City FC defeated Atlas FC (2-0)2023: Tigres defeated Los Angeles FC (4-2, PKs)How to listen to Campeones Cup, Columbus Crew vs Club America radio broadcastThe Crew vs Club America Campeones Cup English-speaking radio broadcast will be on Alt 105.7 FM and available via the iHeartRadio app Columbus' regular radio broadcaster Chris Doran will be on the call The Spanish radio broadcast can be found on La Grande 102.5 FM and the La Grande radio app with Juan Valladares doing play-by-play bmackay@dispatch.com @brimackay15 The three Mexico City teams have been shuffling pieces around though Cruz Azul is the only team in the capital to have made a real splash We're three weeks out from the start of the Apertura 2024 and Liga MX clubs continue to ponder roster moves though few big deals were brokered in the past week Two-time defending champions América don't have a need to reload but that might change if they sell some of their surplus talent The one move the Aguilas are making is finding an experienced back-up for All-Liga MX goalie Luis Malagón América is finalizing a deal to bring two-time Liga MX champion netminder Rodolfo Cota aboard would be a reliable back-stop especially as Malagón picked up an injury as the season wound down (Malagón was sent back home from El Tri training camp and will miss out on the Copa América where he was expected to be Mexico's starting goalie) Cota starred for Guadalajara for three years leading the Chivas to Liga MX glory in 2017 and He then moved to León where he's stood tall between the pipes for six years helping the Esmeraldas win one Liga MX title (2020) as well as a Concacaf Champions League title (2023) Across town at Cruz Azul's La Noria headquarters, reporters recorded the arrival of Giorgios Giakoumakis and Andrés Montaño. The pair were in Mexico City to undergo physicals while the front office dotted the i's and crossed the t's on their contracts We mentioned the Giakoumakis signing earlier this week but the Montaño acquisition was still up in the air Now it looks like Cementeros coach Martín Anselmi has two big questions answered: a target man at the point of attack and a young playmaker who could soon become the focal point of the Cruz Azul engine room Montaño just returned to Mexico after being among the final cuts from El Tri's Copa América roster and Cruz Azul quickly closed the deal to bring the 22-year-old midfielder into camp Going out the door (again) is winger Christian Tabó Cruz Azul sent the Uruguayan veteran out on loan to UNAM this past season and coach Anselmi does not have plans to include him on the roster Puebla seems to be the likely destination for the unwanted Tabó and Puebla is desperate for some playmakers after finishing last a season ago Tabó would be returning to the scene of his best years in Liga MX as he spent five years with the Camoteros (2017-2022) the Pumas have done little thus far even as coach Gustavo Lema has a lengthy wish list after "los felinos" tumbled into an 8th-place finish this past season To date, the only actions UNAM has taken is to release four players. Leaving the CU are veteran playmaker Eduardo Salvio midfielder Jesús Molina and left back Adrián Aldrete All three of these players are on the back end of their respective careers with Salvio being the youngest of the trio at 33 The Pumas could have a big hole to fill as they toy with the idea of selling their most valuable player – winger César Huerta. Currently with El Tri preparing for the Copa América, the 23-year-old Huerta has gotten interest from several European clubs including Lazio Huerta joined UNAM from the Chivas in July 2022 and has blossomed into one of the best playmaking wings in Liga MX The Guadalajara native had 7 assists last season (second-most in Liga MX) and led the Pumas with 8 goals the season before that There had been whispers that the Pumas are trying to entice forward Marquinhos to leave Ferencvaros to join Liga MX but there hasn't been much movement on that front lately Other targets to fill positions of need are Maxi Meza (winger with Monterrey) and 23-year-old fullback Mauricio Isaias (Toluca) Meza could fill the spot vacated by Salvio while Isaias – a Liga MX champions while with Pachuca – would be a nice replacement for Aldrete ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6i","src":"6j","url":"6k"},{"type":"6h","value":"6l"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6o","url":"6p"},{"type":"6n","value":"6q"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands América is finalizing a deal to bring two-time Liga MX champion netminder Rodolfo Cota aboard Across town at Cruz Azul's La Noria headquarters, reporters recorded the arrival of Giorgios Giakoumakis and Andrés Montaño. The pair were in Mexico City to undergo physicals while the front office dotted the i's and crossed the t's on their contracts We mentioned the Giakoumakis signing earlier this week Puebla seems to be the likely destination for the unwanted Tabó and Puebla is desperate for some playmakers after finishing last a season ago To date, the only actions UNAM has taken is to release four players. Leaving the CU are veteran playmaker Eduardo Salvio The Pumas could have a big hole to fill as they toy with the idea of selling their most valuable player – winger César Huerta. Currently with El Tri preparing for the Copa América, the 23-year-old Huerta has gotten interest from several European clubs including Lazio América finds back-up goalie while Cruz Azul reloads on offense; Pumas have holes to fill On Wednesday, the Crew faced Liga MX's Club America for the Campeones Cup in a winner-take-all match at Lower.com Field. When regulation finished in a 1-1 draw, the game went straight to penalty kicks and after seven attempts from each team, Club America captured the trophy with a 5-4 victory in the shootout. Replay: Columbus Crew lose Campeones Cup, falling to Club America 5-4 in PKs The Crew and Club America were evenly matched throughout the shootout starting with a make with their first attempts After both goalkeepers recorded a save the opponent's sixth attempt the two teams' lockstep came to an end when Amundsen stepped up for his penalty kick Amundsen was coming off his first goal of the season in regulation which tied and eventually sent the match to a shootout standing just feet away on the side of the goal Amundsen's shot went high on Malagon's left the question of if the attempt should be retaken was left to the officials' discretion "I know there's a little gray area in the wording of the rules," Ramirez said my understanding is if he would’ve dove that way that's the fine line of losing in penalties." According to the FIFA penalty kick guidelines if there's goalkeeper violation on an attempt that hits the crossbar the attempt is only retaken if the player was impacted by the violation Based on the decision not to have Amundsen retake his shot the officials felt Amundsen wasn't impacted by Malagon's violation When referring back to the no-call following the game Nancy could only laugh at the irony of the decision I know that he wants to do his job well," Nancy said "He did a good job during the PKs to tell the players you have to put the ball on the line they did not have the right to move and they were not able to touch the crossbar and so on the obvious call on the PK with the goalkeeper in front And they (the officials) said that the PK (violation) didn't affect the shot on the goal and the fact that we missed the goal At the center of the penalty kick controversy for the Crew was Amundsen Amundsen missed that seventh and final attempt for Columbus Club America's Nestor Araujo stepped up and hit the last penalty kick of the game by sending the ball to the left of Schulte to win the trophy it was Amundsen who having one of the best games of his season on both sides of the field Amundsen was a key reason the defense held Club America to one goal and also found the one opening in Club America's defense off a corner kick in the 77th minute "I saw Christian (Ramirez) was gonna get his head on the ball," Amundsen said "And I just tried to get in front of the guy in case he didn't hit the goal the 26-year-old finished the game on a sour note With Amundsen's four years of experience in MLS Amundsen says he knows how to move past this type of outcome "I'm a product of things that happened to me before "And that is ups and downs and sometimes you got to learn from things and that hopefully will put you in a better situation going forward.” Before the penalty kick no-call would frustrate the Crew there were no-calls from the officials during regulation that Columbus players had already voiced their opinions on throughout the match the Crew had recorded 13 fouls compared to Club America's 11 but in the first half the margin was much wider Columbus had recorded nine fouls and Club America had three "We just want it to be as even as possible with certain plays I think we controlled ourselves and started to dictate the game The preseason friendly match between FC Juárez and Club América Sunday night, which ended in a 1-1 draw, didn't need long to establish that it was not a typical Sun Bowl event An hour and a half before kickoff the line to get in any entrance was more than 100 yards long which is about 90 minutes earlier than the typical El Paso crowd arrives The line was still 100 yards long at the 7:37 p.m kickoff when the temperature had dipped to 98 degrees a number of fans at the stadium's southeast entrance stormed the gates to accelerate matters Some fans may have used the gate crashing to sneak in some flares, which were detonated in the 80th minute. Emboldened by success, several thousand fans stormed the field after the game, the first storming of the Sun Bowl field since UTEP beat No. 11 Houston in 2009 Much of that was a mobbing of America midfielder Alejandro Zendejas, a Juárez native who grew up in El Paso and went to Hornedo Middle School before being picked up by FC Dallas "I went to the bench area to say hello to my family "Then I noticed out of nowhere a bunch of people started running toward me It's crazy how much people love this club." Once fans got into the stadium, they cued up in another line, to get a pregame autograph and a picture with star Club América keeper Luis Malagon (also the Mexican national team keeper) who was out with injury but still putting in a hard day of work for delighted fans As for the crowd, judging from jerseys and the reception for the teams, it was about 75% for the Liga MX's reigning champions from Mexico City "It's always important when América comes over here on the Borderland to represent," Malagon said in Spanish after the game "This reception says a lot about the support of the team." an El Pasoan at the game with her husband and son Aaron Aaron knew he wasn't going to see his favorite player but was still fired up to see his favorite team in person Once a year Club América makes it to Juárez for a Liga MX road game but when that happens the 19,000-seat Estadio Benito Juárez often sells out on the presale to season ticket holders For Borderland fans, this preseason friendly, with both teams playing large rosters as they angle toward their July 5 and 6 openers, was the easiest way to see Club América. They were last in the Sun Bowl in 2009 when they played a preseason friendly against Mexico's third most popular team, Cruz Azul This was FC Juárez's first-ever Sun Bowl game, though they played at Southwest University Park against the Locomotive in March Attendance for this game was announced at 29,432 bigger than any UTEP football game last year and it looked fuller than that Cindy Buenrostro and Jorge Casteneda were among the early fans in who got their picture taken with Malagon I didn't think we were going to make it but we did," Buenrostro said of getting her Club América jersey autographed by Malagon "We've been waiting for this ever since they announced it," Casteneda said "This is my first time to see Club América (The Sun Bowl) should do this more often." Ivan Rodriguez was in the minority of fans wearing a Bravos jersey but the Juárense was ready to support his team just 20 minutes down the street," Rodriguez said "It's surprising (América fans were such a majority) but they are popular team El Paso is home to backup FC Juárez keeper Benny Diaz who for once didn't have to commute across a bridge to go to work He drives past the Sun Bowl every day on his trip from his West Side home to Juárez but had never been inside I hope the people are happy with what they got to see," Diaz said "Twenty-nine thousand people is more than Benito Juárez can put in On the field, Juárez started a first-choice lineup and América did not, as seven of its starting 11 were 20-years-old or younger. The teams had unlimited subs and took advantage of that. Juárez also took advantage of Club America's young starting lineup and got its dream start in the fifth minute when Ángel Zaldivar blasted a shot into the net which drew a roar from the outnumbered Bravos fans Club América had a penalty kick saved after an FC Juárez foul that looked like it occurred outside the penalty area. There was no replay in this game, which didn't keep all 11 Bravos from surrounding the official and pointing at the video board. Juárez keeper Sebastian Jurado saved Miguel Vázquez's attempt Diaz also saved a penalty shot from Esteban Lozano in the 72nd minute but Vasquez banged in the rebound to tie the game The crowd's biggest cheer came when Zendejas "It's incredible to see the stadium pretty packed Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter will miss the 2024 Copa America after suffering a muscular injury Mexican goalkeeper Luis Malagon will not participate in the upcoming Copa America after suffering a muscular injury which will take up to four weeks to recover His position in the national team will be taken by Carlos Acevedo "I can confirm the news regarding Angel Malagon," Mexico's manager Jaime Lozano said on Friday "Unfortunately he's been injured and he had to return to his club There won't be enough time for him to recover and take part in the Copa America who will take (Malagon's) place for the Copa America." Neither Malagon nor Acevedo has made many appearances for Mexico Rangel started in their 4-0 loss to Uruguay earlier this week Mexico's long-serving goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has played 150 games he was excluded from the roster along with Hirving Lozano and Raul Jimenez "We are two years away from our World Cup," Mexico's sporting director Duilo Davino said "We have our spot secured and we want to take advantage of this great opportunity to not think about the immediacy of the result and project our path to 2026." This year's Copa America will begin on June 20 and end on July 14 in the U.S The last time they competed at the tournament was in 2016 and they made the quarterfinals They were runners-up in both 1993 and 2001 Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466 On Friday, it was learned that Malagón will be out for three to four weeks due to a muscle tear in the gluteal area. He will also miss Copa America, the continental tournament that will be played from June 20 to July 14 in 14 venues in the United States, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington Malagón is projected to replace Guillermo Ochoa, who has been the starting goalkeeper for the Mexico National Team for almost 20 years Mexico’s coach Jaime Lozano did not call Ochoa to the Copa America roster; therefore Malagón is expected to be the generational change of guard in El Tri’s goal would be Mexico’s goalkeeper at Kyle Field will replace Malagón in the Copa America roster To view subscription options for The News and SportsDay, click here. Context: The development of porous devices using materials modified with various natural agents has become a priority for bone healing processes in the oral and maxillofacial field. There must be a balance between the proliferation of eukaryotic and the inhibition of prokaryotic cells to achieve proper bone health. Infections might inhibit the formation of new alveolar bone during bone graft augmentation. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro osteogenic behavior of human bone marrow stem cells and assess the antimicrobial response to 3D-printed porous scaffolds using propolis-modified wollastonite. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that propolis-impregnated porous wollastonite scaffolds might have the potential to stimulate bone repair in maxillofacial tissue engineering applications. Volume 12 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1321466 Context: The development of porous devices using materials modified with various natural agents has become a priority for bone healing processes in the oral and maxillofacial field There must be a balance between the proliferation of eukaryotic and the inhibition of prokaryotic cells to achieve proper bone health Infections might inhibit the formation of new alveolar bone during bone graft augmentation Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro osteogenic behavior of human bone marrow stem cells and assess the antimicrobial response to 3D-printed porous scaffolds using propolis-modified wollastonite Methodology: A fractional factorial design of experiments was used to obtain a 3D printing paste for developing scaffolds with a triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) gyroid geometry based on wollastonite and modified with an ethanolic propolis extract The antioxidant activity of the extracts was characterized using free radical scavenging methods (DPPH and ABTS) Cell proliferation and osteogenic potential using Human Bone Marrow Stem Cells (bmMSCs) were assessed at different culture time points up to 28 days MIC and inhibition zones were studied from single strain cultures and biofilm formation was evaluated on the scaffolds under co-culture conditions The mechanical strength of the scaffolds was evaluated Results: Through statistical design of experiments a paste suitable for printing scaffolds with the desired geometry was obtained Propolis extracts modifying the TPMS gyroid scaffolds showed favorable cell proliferation and metabolic activity with osteogenic potential after 21 days which may be related to the antimicrobial effectiveness of the scaffolds against S The mechanical properties of the scaffolds were not affected by propolis impregnation Conclusion: These results demonstrate that propolis-impregnated porous wollastonite scaffolds might have the potential to stimulate bone repair in maxillofacial tissue engineering applications The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro osteogenic behavior of Human Bone Marrow Stem Cells (bmMSCs) and assess the antimicrobial response to 3D-printed porous scaffolds Propolis was obtained from a community of beekeepers operating in the municipality of Tame All propolis samples were stored at 4°C before the extraction process Ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEPs) were prepared by mixing 10 g of each propolis sample with 100 mL of 70% (v/v) ethanol The mixture was then stirred for 24 h at a controlled speed of 120 rpm at room temperature and filtered by gravity The filtrates were stored in the freezer for 12 h at −6°C and then re-filtered to remove waxes The solvent was removed from the solutions using a rotary evaporator (RE-20000E China) at 40°C and pressure of 2.5 bar until the volume was reduced to one-third of the initial volume The antioxidant activity of the EEPs was assessed using the 2,2′-Azino-bis [3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid] (ABTS) assay and the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging capacity assay where AABTS denotes the absorbance of ABTS and AS denotes that of the sample Values were expressed as the mean of three replicates All comparisons were made using the ANOVA test with a Tukey post hoc test Differences were considered significant for values of p ≤ 0.05 where ADPPH denotes the absorbance of DPPH and AS denotes that of the sample Factors used in the experimental design for paste formulation and their levels The refinement of the formulation was carried out after establishing an initial formula and conducting a rheological fluidity analysis a DELTA WASP 2040 3D printer (Italy) was used with modifications to the print head which allowed the attachment of a 5-mL syringe with an 18-G needle The scaffolds were printed according to a gyroid infill pattern The printed samples had a cylindrical external shape of 15 mm in diameter and 5 mm in height The G code for printing was developed using the Cura software (v a height of 0.4 mm was set for the first layer and 0.7 mm for the following layers using a line width of 0.3 mm The infill density was 10% and the infill line distance was 1.5 mm The TPMS gyroid geometry was used with an overlap of 5% the print speed was 3 mm/s and the travel speed was 40 mm/s The printed samples were left to dry at room temperature for 24 h and then subjected to heat treatment in an oven (SX1700 the samples were further dried for 1 h at 200°C then incubated at 500°C for 3 h to eliminate organic residues and finally stored at 1180°C for 3 h which corresponds to the sintering temperature of wollastonite particles the samples were left to cool naturally inside the oven The scaffolds were desinfected with 70% ethanol for 30 min and impregnated with EEPs through vacuum absorption 20 μL of EEPs was placed on the scaffold’s surface and then subjected to a positive pressure in a chamber (Wiropress The absorption was verified by the color change of the scaffold and the process was repeated until the total volume absorbed was 150 μL Bone regeneration devices might produce variations in the pH in the microenvironment the variations in pH observed when propolis-impregnated (pIS) and non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) were immersed in 100 mL of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS The pH was measured using a PH700 benchtop pH meter (Apera Measurements were taken every hour for 70 h The antimicrobial activity of the propolis-impregnated and non-impregnated scaffolds was evaluated using a co-culture of S epidermidis (ATCC 12228) according to the procedure described by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) The strains were pre-inoculated Mueller-Hinton agar (Merck Germany) and incubated at 37°C for 24 h the strains were grown to the exponential phase in BHI medium (Merck Germany) at 37°C for 24 h and adjusted by diluting fresh cultures until a turbidity equivalent to 90 NTU (approximately 1.5 × 108 CFU/mL) was obtained serial dilutions were made to a concentration of 1.5 × 106 CFU/mL and mixed in equal parts to obtain the co-culture To determine the MIC of S. aureus and S. epidermidis under monoculture conditions, serial dilutions were made in broth in 96-well microplates. Briefly, 50 μL of Mueller- Hinton broth (Merck, United States) and 50 μL of the EEP were added in each well, according to the procedure described by the CLSI with some modifications (Seidel et al., 2008) A stock solution of 50 mg/mL EEP was prepared and then diluted in Mueller-Hinton broth by serial dilutions (1:2 v/v) to achieve concentrations ranging from 50 to 1000 μg/mL in the microplates To the wells containing different concentrations of EEP 50 μL of bacterial suspension (approximately 1.5 × 106 CFU/mL) was added 50 μL of resazurin solution (100 μg/mL) was added and the plates were incubated at 37°C for 2 h Blue staining indicates lack of bacterial growth for S whereas pink staining indicates bacterial growth Ethanol in Mueller-Hinton broth (70% v/v) was used as a control for the solvent used in the extracts and Mueller-Hinton broth was used as a negative control MIC values were defined as the concentration that inhibited bacterial growth for both strains evaluated epidermidis (1.5 × 108 CFU/mL) were prepared separately to assess the inhibitory effect using the Kirby–Bauer technique 1 mL of suspension was taken and spread on plates containing Mueller-Hinton agar medium using a swab The propolis-impregnated and non-impregnated scaffolds were placed onto inoculated plates Paper discs of 5 mm diameter were soaked with saline solution (negative control) and chlorhexidine Digluconate at 0.2% (positive control the plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 h and its antimicrobial activity was evaluated by measuring the diameter of the growth inhibition zone in millimeters (including the disc diameter) using ImageJ software Propolis-impregnated and non-impregnated scaffolds were used for the co-culture biofilm formation assay Each group of scaffolds was incubated with 1 mL of the co-culture for 24h and 48 h at 37°C The culture medium was renewed every 16 h the scaffolds were washed three times with PBS to remove the non-adhered bacteria Viability tests were conducted on the biofilm adhered to the discs 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) was added and incubated for 2 h and absorbance was measured at 550 nm using a spectrophotometer (Zeiss Cell proliferation was evaluated at day (1, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28) using Alamar Blue assay. Cultures were incubated for 1.5 h and fluorescence was quantified using a multiplate reader (Tecan Infinite M200 Nanoquant, United States) at 570 nm (excitation wavelength) and 600 nm (emission wavelength) (Leal-Marin et al., 2021) The results were expressed as the percentage of viability found in the scaffolds relative to the control samples sown in the wells without scaffolds cell morphology and adhesion on scaffolds were characterized via SEM (S3400N Cells were treated in cacodylate buffer (0.1M Germany) and dehydrated using a series of graded ethanol solutions (25%–99% the samples were coated with a 35 nm Au-Pd layer (Minisputter–SC7620 A histochemical characterization was conducted for a qualitative assessment of osteogenesis which involved identifying calcium deposits on the scaffolds using von Kossa staining measuring alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity A total of 25,000 cells/cm2 were seeded on the propolis-impregnated and non-impregnated scaffolds in 24-well plates These cells were then maintained under the culture conditions described above and cultured in a differentiation medium from day 7 to day 28 during which the cells were fixed with 3% glutaraldehyde (Merck Germany) for 15 min and subsequently washed with PBS (Merck For von Kossa staining, 1 mL of 1% silver nitrate (Merck, Germany) was added to the scaffolds, which were then exposed to UV light for 1 h. Subsequently, the scaffolds were rinsed with distilled water and 1 mL of 5% sodium thiosulfate (Merck, Germany) was added for 3 min. Finally, the scaffolds were rinsed again with distilled water and allowed to air dry (Sundaram and Milton, 2017) For Alizarin red staining, scaffolds were treated with 4 nM sterile Alizarin red solution (Merck, Germany) for 2 min and washed with deionized water. Then, 10 mM HCl in 70% ethanol was added for 15 s. The scaffolds were left to air dry (Abbasi et al., 2020) a solution of Na-naphthyl phosphate (Merck The solution was stirred for 10 min This solution (1 mL) was added to the scaffolds following which the scaffolds were stored in the dark for 1 h The scaffolds subjected to these stains were observed under an optical stereomicroscope (Stemi DV4 Scaffolds without cell culture with each of the stains were used as a staining control on the material These experiments were conducted in triplicate The scaffolds were subjected to quasi-static monotonic compression tests using a UTS (Universal Testing System United States) with a 10 kN load cell at a rate of 0.5 mm/min The tests recorded compression load and displacements with the maximum load or failure load used to determine the maximum compressive strength of each scaffold sample Samples were tested after sintering and following 21 and 28 days of cell culture to identify any potential mechanical response changes All experiments were performed in triplicate The results were expressed as mean ± standard deviation Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS Statistics software (V21 An unpaired Student’s t-test was used to assess significance of differences between experimental groups and comparison of % viability between different days was performed using the one-way ANOVA test with post hoc Tukey method Values of p ≤ 0.05 were considered statistically significant The tests conducted to assess the antioxidant activity of the EEPs demonstrated their effectiveness against the two analyzed radicals. The DPPH method identifies low-polarity compounds capable of neutralizing DPPH free radicals through hydrogen donation, while the ABTS method assesses the activity of both hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds. The results of the antioxidant activity of the EEPs are presented in Figure 1 The EEPs exhibited an antioxidant activity of 55.4% ± 1% with the DPPH method and 36.2% ± 1% with the ABTS method displayed values of 79.7% ± 2% and 50.8% ± 1% in the DPPH and ABTS assays indicating that the EEPs contain both polar and hydrophilic components enabling them to effectively neutralize free radicals through diverse mechanisms Antioxidant activity of ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEPs) and positive control Trolox solution (Trolox) determined via DPPH and ABTS assays showing the curvature achieved in each of the printing layers and the size and shape of the pores obtained using the TPMS C) and SEM (B) images of the scaffolds obtained through 3D printing B) the curvature in the printed layers can be observed as well as the (C) 3D structure of the macropore walls Figure 3 displays the curves representing variations in pH over time for both the propolis-impregnated and non-impregnated scaffolds the distilled water in which the samples were immersed had a pH value of 7.5 regardless of the type of sample being immersed an increase in pH was observed in the solution containing the propolis-impregnated scaffolds reaching a pH value of 8.5 after 30 h and remaining stable thereafter the solutions with the non-impregnated reached a maximum pH of 8.2 These variations suggests that the EEPs create more alkaline environments which may have a detrimental effect on acidophilic bacterial species pH measurement of propolis-impregnated scaffolds (IS) and non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) over 72 h Antimicrobial activity was evaluated using three different methodologies: MIC and inhibition zones were studied from single strain cultures The MIC for each strain evaluated were defined as the lowest concentration at which bacterial growth inhibition was observed The EEPs exhibited inhibitory effects against the two strains evaluated with a propolis concentration of 1.1 ± 0.5 mg/mL required to inhibit S aureus and 1.7 ± 0.3 mg/mL required to inhibit S Figure 4 displays the measurements of the inhibition zones observed during the test These measurements indicate the antimicrobial effect of the EEPs against the two strains These findings align with the results of the MIC test where the lower concentration of propolis required to inhibit the growth of S resulting in larger inhibition zones compared with those observed for S epidermidis at the same propolis concentration the antimicrobial activity of propolis was significantly lower than that of the positive control against both strains The positive control exhibited inhibition zones of 18.87 ± 0.6 mm and 17.54 ± 0.5 mm against S whereas the EEPs exhibited zones of 15.72 ± 0.3 mm and 8.45 ± 0.2 mm and the pIS exhibited zones of 13.43 ± 0.07 mm and 10.97 ± 0.6 mm (A) Measurement of the inhibition zones of the EEPs (B) Viability of biofilm formation after 24 and 48 h of culture on n-IS and pIS against a co-culture of S D) Images of the inhibition zones of the EEPs and saline solution (C−) against S F) Measurement of the inhibition zones of the US and TS against S Results are expressed as means ± SD (n = 3) Significance levels are denoted as follows: **p ≤ 0.05 indicates a significant difference while (ns) denotes a non-significant difference All the measurements of the inhibition zones are expressed in mm the results of biofilm formation by the co-culture reveal a significant reduction in bacterial viability on the pIS compared with the n-IS at both evaluated time points the absorbance value in the pIS scaffolds was 1.10 ± 0.05 u the pIS scaffolds exhibited a value of 1.71 ± 0.06 u.a. whereas the n-IS exhibited a value of 1.94 ± 0.1 u clearly demonstrating the effective control of bacterial viability provided by the EEPs The bmMSCs proliferation was assessed using the Alamar Blue assay with different time-points (1–28 days) The % viability values for the pIS group exhibited statistically significant differences (p = 0.01) between early stages (1 and 7 days) and later stages (14 The n-IS group showed a similar trend (p = 0.01) This behavior indicates the transition from the proliferation to the differentiation phases of cultures (A) Viability (%) propolis-impregnated scaffolds (pIS) and non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) E) pIS after 21 and 28 days of culture Symbol (**) denote statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) Arrows indicate cells at different spreading stages Scaffolds used as staining controls did not display any significant color change upon the application of staining reagents von Kossa staining of bmMSC cultures on (A–C) non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) (D–F) propolis-impregnated scaffolds (pIS) and (G–I) tissue culture polystyrene TCPS Alizarin red staining of bmMSC cultures on (A–C) non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) Contrary to the findings obtained with von Kossa staining calcium deposits were more prevalent in the pIS than in the n-IS after 28 days of culture some color change was also observed in the control scaffolds (those not subjected to cell culture) only regions displaying intense staining were considered positive results Alizarin red staining revealed the presence of calcium deposits in the internal layers with pronounced staining This pattern was consistent at both time points and in both scaffold groups Additionally, staining was performed to visualize ALP activity, as it serves as a marker for the initial phase of osteogenic differentiation. The results of the ALP staining are presented in Figure 8 ALP activity exhibited higher intensity in the n-IS ALP activity was also detected in the pIS after 21 days of culture The regions displaying the highest activity were primarily located at the corners and areas with pronounced curvatures the scaffolds used as staining controls exhibited a faint brown hue significantly less intense than that observed in the scaffolds exposed to cell culture ALP staining of bmMSC cultures on (A–C) untreated scaffolds (n-IS) This change can be attributed to cell adhesion to the scaffold resulting in the removal of wollastonite particles from certain areas of the surface thus affecting the repeatability of the results Mechanical response of propolis-impregnated scaffolds (pIS) and non-impregnated scaffolds (n-IS) No significant differences were observed between sample sets This supports the idea that the porosity achieved through additive manufacturing of ceramic scaffolds is well-suited for repairing bone lesions the impregnation of the scaffolds with propolis had no detrimental effects on their mechanical properties The porous scaffolds created through 3D printing with TPMS gyroid geometry exhibited mechanical properties suitable for repairing trabecular bone tissue impregnating the scaffolds with EEPs demonstrated effective control over bacterial growth associated with the development of osteomyelitis a common cause of implant failure in bone repair procedures antimicrobial activity was observed against S This antimicrobial effect may be attributed to the presence of phenolic compounds and flavonoids which are also responsible for the antioxidant activity identified in this study the scaffolds impregnated with EEPs promoted the proliferation of stem cells derived from bone marrow along with progress in the mineralization process after 28 days of culture These findings open new avenues for further research on utilizing EEPs to maintain antimicrobial activity while minimizing their impact on the cellular microenvironment The raw data supporting the conclusion of this article will be made available by the authors The manuscript presents research on animals that do not require ethical approval for their study The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research This research was funded by the Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación de Colombia (formerly Colciencias); grant number: 71203 Yvonne Roger from the Orthopedic University Clinic of the Hannover Medical School for providing the SaOs-2 cells used in this study The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not 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02 12:26pm EDTShareSaveThis article is more than 3 years old.Camila Malagon Camila Malagon lost both of her parents at the young age of twenty-one she started her fashion consulting agency representing small Latinx fashion designers and helped them to enter the U.S Camila has a laser sense for spotting new and hot brands; she has quickly built a successful U.S business and now taking a bold move into the global market Angela Chan: When did you establish Malagon Group Camila Malagon: Malagon Group was established in 2017 I moved back to Colombia following the death of my parents intending to connect with my roots after being raised in the U.S It was supposed to be a quick trip with plans to head back to NYC but local designers suddenly started to reach out to me and asked me to help them get into the U.S Suddenly - and unintentionally - I found myself consulting in Colombia I was fluent in the industry's language and had relationships with many key players It's been four years since I first moved to Colombia I have cultivated excellent relationships with retail partners like Net-A-Porter It's at these retailers that I've introduced most of the brands I have now Malagon Group is a fashion consulting agency representing various emerging fashion brands globally We now have an incredible turnaround time for new clients because we see results within the first semester We've zeroed in on a six to an eight-month period where we perfect branding and collections before it's ready for market When we get started with a client or new campaign I'm working hand in hand with the brand reviewing designs with commercial strategy in mind I trust every person on our team to divide and conquer Whether in design or even tech and data analysis everyone is in it together to hit the timeline we set for ourselves Malagon: My first "big" break was getting three brands (Waimari Juan De Dios & Verdelimon) into Intermix all in one season We're currently focusing on the expansion that targets Europe and the West Coast markets we're meeting with the U.K.'s top retailers such as Net-A-Porter and more to widen the distribution overseas we're opening offices in Los Angeles to take on more brands beyond LatAm beginning in 2022 We want to have a smart approach to the fashion-tech aspect of the industry focusing on data-backed markets and trends that will ultimately enable more growth across the board I'm constantly thinking about how to maximize creative initiatives in the fashion world to make sure that every one of my brands gives back in some way one brand guaranteed that every bathing suit sold results in a tree planted where the tags themselves are made of carrot seeds so if you drop them anywhere - even in New York - they'll sprout The brands I started with are very resort/swim focused but in a way that reflects Colombia's strength in that category I signed on my first athleisure brand called MUV Active which I'm personally very excited about we got Bandier to pick up the brand with Dallas which has caught the eye of major editors and buyers worldwide in a very short amount of time maintaining our Latin American brands while simultaneously expanding into brands from France Chan: Who are your favorite Latinx fashion designers that's a bit of a trick question - but Carolina Herrera has always been a favorite which was my first introduction to the iconic brand Chan: What's your philosophy on spotting new designers that will be a success I know when I see something special in the brand even if the product is not something I'd wear myself I think I have a particular strength in having a super clear vision of the capabilities of each designer and when I take on new brands within a pre-existing client category so I'm very particular about how much we take on and how fast I originally wanted to oversee every step of every project I'm involved in I have - for better or worse - the mind of a perfectionist Another business philosophy is prioritizing client and buyer relationships in a detail-oriented and intimate way that makes clients feel heard and prioritized Whether meeting one-on-one with buyers or with my clients at their homes and the progress we have made with the majority of the brands we currently represent at Malagon Group and it has been mind-blowing I think my relationship with the buyers is something that is my most valuable asset Malagon: The best example I can give you is that I signed with a swimwear brand called Baobab in August 2020 an account the brand got themselves while attending a trade show the brand has already launched at stores like Intermix resulting in a 260% growth and we are expanding the brand's international distribution It's that kind of growth that fuels me and keeps me going but it's so rewarding to see results from our hard work The hard part is I'm about to venture into unknown territory that I'm not as familiar with I'm now completely shifting my headquarters to the west coast My biggest challenge right now is making sure that my brands don't feel the consequences of my move and continue growing I want to look to the future as I begin to focus on new territories But I need to stay innovative and maintain our current success but I'm excited for me - and terrified Malagon: I’m always juggling responsibilities and priorities but I also remember to be grateful and celebrate every win I’m also a very intuitive person and I have to remember to keep driving this boat Chan: How have your parents influenced you Malagon: I inherited my dad's work ethic he taught me the importance of keeping your word My mother was a strong woman who also happened to be a model - ever since I can remember; I was surrounded by friends of hers - designers photographers - who had a huge influence on my taste She gave me the confidence to stick to my convictions and not be afraid to use my voice or own my opinions But the strength of my voice and my belief that I can do this A whole-grilled B-liner snapper is dressed with oil at Taverna Philosophia in Mount Pleasant The XO Lobster served at XO Brasserie in Charleston Secreto de cerdo grilled pork skirt steak with quince and pine nuts is served at Malagón in downtown Charleston A grilled lemon is squeezed out over saganaki flambéed kefalograviera cheese at Taverna Philosophia in Mount Pleasant Spanish and Chinese food are on the menu at Food Editor Parker Milner's five Charleston restaurants to enjoy right now Parker Milner is the Food Editor of The Post and Courier He is a Boston College graduate and former professional hockey player who joined The Post and Courier after leading the Charleston City Paper's food section Diners continue to have difficulties making restaurant reservations in Charleston Some hot spots seem to fill up the second the bookings drop and other no-reservation spots can draw long lines This list of five local restaurants to enjoy right now was curated with that in mind I’ve had no trouble securing seats at these five Charleston-area restaurants Three are downtown and two are in Mount Pleasant Maison is housed in an odd-looking blueish-purple building on King Street If the shades above the booths are pulled down passersby might assume the place is closed Enter by walking through a quiet patio guarded by a mural of the Eiffel Tower a slim alleyway passes a bar on the left and booths to the right before the room opens up in the back Woven-backed chairs and brown banquettes line the tables Coordinated service shines at the downtown restaurant Waitstaff who want to get to know customers’ names is the exclamation point on an evening of sophisticated French-leaning fare place a small lamp on the table so an elderly couple doesn’t have to shine their phones over the menu They’ll summon a slice of buttered bread for a toddler and offer thoughtful guidance for ordering wine Though located in a high-traffic area downtown Maison feels like a neighborhood establishment leaving time to breathe without overextending the meal Vanderwarker balances the use of chef-driven ingredients — foie gras saffron — with dishes that scream simplicity The monkfish chop amandine is honest cooking at its best a staple at French eateries and a species that is prevalent off the coast of the Carolinas has been on Maison’s menu since Day 1 — and for good reason A delicate dose of brown butter jus softens the mound sweetening the white flesh the longer it sits Spanish food is diligently cooked with simplicity in mind in chef Juan Cassalett’s tight open kitchen on Spring Street parties of one or two can be seen grabbing a quick bite after work next to a group of tourists tables filled with marinated lamb skewers; crab rice; jamón-wrapped grouper; white asparagus with anchovies; and La Bomba de la Barceloneta a pork-packed mashed potato "bomb" with tomato and aioli It’s a restaurant that uses consistency as a springboard to explore dishes from all corners of Spain Cassalett fancies up Spanish dishes found on the country’s list of top hits grilled pork skirt steak with quince and rossejat negro squid ink-sauced noodles that arrive piping hot in a cast-iron pan the fideo noodles are a consistent driving force at Malagón braised beef belly and grilled turnips with ñora pepper and almond sauce are newer selections that showcase the chef's wide range Malagón has established itself in a Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood that houses several revered restaurants I was impressed by the plate of three stout-but-soft white asparagus spears Robert F Moss highlighted in his August restaurant review the type of aggressive flavor combination that I'm constantly seeking out in Charleston Credit goes to Cassalett for being bold enough to put it on his menu Childhood friends Justin Hunt and Dimitri Hatgidimitriou opened Taverna Philosophia in January joining Philosophia between Johnnie Dodds and Coleman boulevards in Mount Pleasant who previously held an executive chef role at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain in New York City had a stint working at Thomas Keller’s famed California restaurant But it was another of Keller’s restaurants that served as inspiration for Taverna Philosophia which delves into Mediterranean fare through the lens of an American brasserie The 90-seat spot is the place to go for a “feast,” Hunt told me in February The lavish spread comes with a side of theatrics A skillet of blazing cheese is ushered across the dining room its blue-hued flames stretching beyond a cast-iron skillet the caramelized kefalograviera isn’t just for show — the bubbly crust is imbued with smoky I should pause to discuss how one navigates Taverna's large menu Start your evening with a smattering of cooked and raw plates like the lobster cocktail Octopus and lobsters are splayed across a bed of ice outside the open kitchen But it was options from the land that impressed me most during recent visits I sampled six types of meat over three summer visits to Taverna marveling in Hunt’s ability to prepare large-format cuts with the bone intact I was blown away by the char on the Colorado lamb porterhouse the meat was cooked to a model medium rare Rack of lamb arrived with the sought-after rosy pink center This French restaurant opened a few years ago in a Mount Pleasant strip center on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard who previously operated Annie’s Bistro in Mount Pleasant for five years Patrons can peruse two paper menus: one for wine by the glass offers a Lowcountry look into French cuisine at the restaurant sharing an address with a sushi spot Duck and chicken pâté — the latter from Storey Farms — were served side by side with blinis on a recent Tuesday who owns the restaurant with her husband Mark Manly grew up in Paris but spent weekends on a family farm outside of the city She cooked farther north before coming to Charleston — first in Middleburg the name of her restaurants in both locations was given that title in honor of her late mother A 2010 story by Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema touted Anne’s white bean soup herbs and a chicken broth that Carole Robert makes herself.” She crafts all the dishes to order at Ville Sainte Bistro And while it might not have the flash and flair of other French restaurants in Charleston If you’re like the couple next to me the other night XO Brasserie’s General Tso’s wings hit all the right notes Petite drumettes and flats are brushed in an orange glaze Their small stature means each bite comes with a taste of the fried coating which clings to the bone but slides off the hands with one swipe of a damp napkin casually delivered by the attentive waitstaff are among the many signs this is an elegant — but not stuffy — establishment that takes service seriously the Columbia native and first-generation Chinese immigrant can be seen running food filling glasses or wiping water off the edges of the sink in the bathroom modeled after the role his mother played at his parents' Columbia-area restaurants Ng witnessed the effort it took to run these establishments so he and his two older brothers would go to the restaurants for lunch and after school to do their homework finishing mise en place and cooking in the woks and Ng’s father cooked dishes like steak chow fun — perhaps the only menu crossover between those restaurants and their son’s whose executive chef is Michael Chanthavang Come here on a Tuesday after a workout or a Saturday before a show Visit when looking for something that feels familiar and comfortable but not ordinary Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on X @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter the story of Michel Muñoz Malagón is one about overcoming adversities who is currently preparing to compete in rowing at Tokyo 2020 was born with a congenital malformation that prevented his legs from developing he has used a skateboard to get around independently But that hasn't stopped him from trying out various sports and participating in marathons or tough obstacle races Muñoz Malagón grew up with limited financial resources His childhood and adolescence were not easy But sport helped him to grow and keep his enthusiasm He started playing football and lifting weights in the gym and ended up becoming the first Latin American athlete without lower limbs to compete in a Spartan Race and an Ironman "I believe that we have to turn our weaknesses into strengths and knowing that I was missing something I am able to move and do my things by myself without depending on anyone," explained the 34-year-old athlete If there is something that characterises this intrepid athlete it is his skateboard - the method he has used to move around instead of using a wheelchair since he was 11 years old “I have always been an independent boy," he said "I have always liked doing things by myself and when my grandmother took me to school it was very heavy for her to move my wheelchair" "I made the decision to use a skateboard in secondary school The skateboard helped me because I moved much faster and could move around with less effort," he recalled Muñoz Malagón’s introduction to the world of sport was playing football in a league for amputees But when he made contact with the Mexican Paralympic Committee my passion for sport led to me getting a place at university and I now have a degree in Physical Education and a certification as a personal trainer." he became the national powerlifting champion in the 59 kg category But following this victory and with the aim of making it to Tokyo he decided to change sports and focus on rowing “My arms are very long and rowing gave me a better chance of securing a spot in Tokyo I did a test and my coach liked what he saw I'm going to train very hard every day to achieve my goal.’" Muñoz Malagón has achieved good results in rowing competitions he had the opportunity to participate in the World Cup in Linz he qualified for the final and was ranked first in the D final “Finishing in first place motivated me a lot more I realised I had what it takes to go to Tokyo," he said In the International Brazilian Para Rowing Championship and in the national regattas of Uruguay and Argentina Muñoz Malagón’s results meant he came very close to booking his ticket to Tokyo he learnt about the postponement of the Paralympic Games shortly after returning from Brazil where he had hoped to confirm his spot in Tokyo during the pre-Paralympic competition the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic It meant the athlete had to return to Mexico quickly in order to avoid unnecessary risks “The news of the postponement was sad because we had prepared very well knowing that you've reached the standard required to qualify for Tokyo and not being able to go "I have always been a person with very high self-esteem because I have never limited myself But seeing my dream curtailed could lower my self-esteem But Tokyo is still the goal and we have to move forward." the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected Muñoz Malagón's day-to-day life He has spent a few months at home in lockdown training with a rowing ergometer that he received on loan from the National Commission of Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE) of Mexico he received a permit that enabled him to return to the gym and now a friend takes him to training three times a week “After five months of just training with the ergo at home I have not yet been able to go rowing due to the situation Muñoz Malagón has also run marathons and participated in several Spartan obstacle races He is only the second person without legs to take part in the competition “My first Spartan was a 7 1/2 km race with 20 obstacles I finished it in three and a half hours and I didn't get up for three days I kept preparing and was able to do 10 Spartan races so far The athlete also spends a good part of his time giving motivational lectures Muñoz Malagón believes that his story can help others “I dare to do what other people do not dare to do for fear of failing a lot of people who don't even dare to go for a walk or jog being able to help other people dare to do things," he said with conviction and until the sports calendar gets back to normal the Mexican will continue his preparations to be ready for the pre-Paralympic tournament which will be held in Rio de Janeiro from 28 to 30 January 2021