Enemy Scouting Report - Tigres UANL

(image via Tigres UANL)

The Houston Dynamo are coming off a chaotic Saturday night that ended with their match against LA Galaxy being postponed due to poor field conditions after a strong storm rolled through downtown Houston. Now, the team must quickly shift focus to the Leagues Cup, where they’ll open play against a familiar opponent from Liga MX: Tigres UANL.

Tigres come into the match in strong form. They’re unbeaten to start the 2025 Apertura season and recently earned a thrilling 4–3 road victory against reigning champions Toluca. Earlier this year, they also reached the semifinals of the Clausura, showing they’re still a force in Mexican football. Leading the team is former captain Guido Pizarro, who took over as head coach earlier this year. Known for his leadership and deep understanding of the club’s culture, Pizarro has brought structure and energy to a squad filled with both veterans and rising stars.

This summer, Tigres made headlines with two major signings. Argentine striker Ángel Correa, a 2022 World Cup winner and long-time Atlético Madrid player, joined the team and has already begun contributing. Alongside him, Tigres brought in Iván López, one of the key players from Toluca’s championship squad. Both signings have added firepower to an already talented group that includes Nicolás Ibáñez, Diego Lainez, Ozziel Herrera, and veteran goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.

André-Pierre Gignac, the legendary French striker and all-time top scorer for Tigres, is also back in the squad after recovering from injury. At 39, Gignac may not play every minute, but his leadership and knack for clutch moments still make him a key figure. This season could be his last, and he’s expected to leave it all on the field.

With experienced leadership, fresh talent, and recent momentum, Tigres will be a major challenge for the Dynamo as both teams look to make a deep run in the Leagues Cup.

Results in the last 30 days:

July 19 - Tigres 1-0 Juarez

July 26 - Toluca 3-4 Tigres

Last Match Staring XI (from fotmob.com)

2025 Roster

Goalkeepers: Nahuel Guzmán, Antonio Carrera, Carlos Felipe Rodríguez, Fernando Tapia

Defenders: Joaquim, Juanjo Purata, Jesús Garza, Eduardo Tercero, Javier Aquino, Jesús Alberto Angulo, Fernando Ordóñez, Vladimir Loroña, Rafael Guerrero, Osvaldo Rodríguez

Midfielders: Juan Vigón, Fernando Gorriarán, Juan Brunetta, Diego Lainez, Sebastián Córdova, Eugenio Pizzuto, Uriel Antuna, Rômulo, Marcelo Flores, Bernardo Parra

Forwards:  Ángel Correa, Nicolás Ibáñez, André-Pierre Gignac, Iván López, Leonardo Flores, Ozziel Herrera