1) From the Beginning-A Timeline of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC Rivalry
Since the early days of Mexican football, there has been one rivalry that has stood out above all others: Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC. These two teams have been battling it out on the pitch for almost a century, and the rivalry shows no signs of slowing down.
The roots of the rivalry can be traced back to the early days of Mexican football, when Club America was founded in 1916. The team quickly rose to prominence, winning the first ever Mexican Primera Division in 1917. They would go on to win the title again in 1919, 1921, 1922, and 1923.
Meanwhile, Toluca FC was founded in 1917 and quickly established themselves as one of Club America’s main rivals. The two teams met for the first time in a league match in 1923, with Toluca winning 2-1.
The rivalry really began to heat up in the 1960s, when the two teams met in the Mexican Primera Division final three times in four years. Toluca won the first meeting in 1960, but Club America won back-to-back titles in 1962 and 1963.
The two teams met again in the final in 1966, with Toluca coming out on top. This would prove to be the beginning of a dominant period for Toluca, as they went on to win the league title in 1967, 1968, 1970, and 1971.
Club America finally got their revenge in the 1972 final, defeating Toluca 3-2. This began a period of dominance for America, as they went on to win the league title in 1974, 1975, 1977, and 1979.
The 1980s saw the rivalry really begin to heat up, with the two teams meeting in the Mexican Primera Division final four times in six years. Toluca won the first meeting in 1980, but Club America won back-to-back titles in 1982 and 1983.
The two teams met again in the final in 1986, with Toluca coming out on top. This would prove to be the beginning of a dominant period for Toluca, as they went on to win the league title in 1987, 1988, and 1990.
Club America finally got their revenge in the 1991 final,
2) The Early Days-Club America’s Founding and Deportivo Toluca FC’s First Title
The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most heated in Mexican football. The two teams have been battling it out for supremacy in the Liga MX for over 100 years and the competition between them is as intense as ever.
The rivalry began in the early days of Club America’s founding. The club was established in 1916 by a group of Mexican-American immigrants in New York City. The team’s first president was Manuel Herrera, a Deportivo Toluca FC fan.
Herrera and his fellow Club America founders were determined to create a team that could compete with the best in Mexico. They recruited some of the best players in the country, including future Mexican national team stars such as Antonio Carbajal and Hugo Sánchez.
Club America quickly rose to prominence in the Mexican football world, winning their first league title in 1921. This victory sparked a series of title wins for the club, including an impressive five-year run from 1955 to 1959.
Deportivo Toluca FC, meanwhile, were also enjoying success on the pitch. The team was founded in 1917 and quickly established themselves as one of the top teams in Mexico. They won their first league title in 1922, just a year after Club America’s first triumph.
The two teams met for the first time in the final of the 1921 league season. Club America came out on top, defeating Toluca 2-1. The two teams met again in the final of the 1922 season, with Toluca this time emerging victorious by a score of 3-2.
The rivalry between Club America and Toluca really began to heat up in the 1950s. The two teams met in the final of the 1957 league season, with Club America coming out on top once again. Toluca finally got their revenge in the final of the 1959 season, defeating Club America 2-1.
The 1960s saw the two teams battle it out for supremacy on the pitch. Toluca won back-to-back league titles in 1966 and 1967, while Club America triumphed in 1968 and 1969.
The 1970s were dominated by Club America. The team won an incredible four league titles in
3) The Rise of Deportivo Toluca FC-Club America’s First Title and the
The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most heated in Mexican football. It all started back in the early days of the Mexican professional football league, when the two teams were the dominant forces in the sport.
In the early years of the rivalry, Club America were the clear favourites. They won the first ever professional championship in Mexico, and went on to win a further three titles in the next four years. Deportivo Toluca, on the other hand, were only able to win one title in that same period.
The tide began to turn in the late 1920s, when Deportivo Toluca won back-to-back championships. Club America responded by winning three titles in a row, but Toluca once again won the championship in 1932.
The 1930s were a decade of dominance for Toluca, as they won a further four championships. Club America did manage to win two titles in the middle of the decade, but Toluca ended the decade with another championship win.
The 1940s started in much the same way, with Toluca winning the first two championships of the decade. Club America finally broke their rivals’ stranglehold on the title in 1949, but Toluca quickly hit back by winning the next three championships.
The 1950s were a relatively even decade for the two teams, as each won three championships. Toluca started the decade strongly, winning the first two titles, but Club America won the next three.
The 1960s were dominated by Club America, who won four championships in the decade. Toluca did manage to win two titles, but they were unable to match the success of their rivals.
The 1970s were a tough decade for both teams, as they each only managed to win one championship. Club America’s title came in 1977, while Toluca’s came in 1970.
The 1980s were a much better decade for Toluca, as they won four championships. Club America won two championships in the decade, but they were unable to match the success of their rivals.
The 1990s were an even decade for the two teams, as each won two championships. Toluca started the
4) The Modern Era-Club America’s Dominance and Deportivo Toluca FC’s Resurgence
The origins of the Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry date back to the early days of both clubs. The first meeting between the two teams was in the semifinals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1934-35 season. Club America won that match 3-2, but Toluca would get revenge the following season, defeating America in the finals of the same tournament.
The two teams would meet again in the finals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1951-52 season. Toluca won that match 3-1, but America would once again get revenge the following season, defeating Toluca in the finals of the Mexican Cup.
The rivalry really began to heat up in the 1970s when the two teams met in the semifinals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1974-75 season. America won that match 2-1, but Toluca would get revenge the following season, defeating America in the semifinals of the Mexican Cup.
The two teams would meet again in the finals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1978-79 season. Toluca won that match 3-2, but America would once again get revenge the following season, defeating Toluca in the finals of the Mexican Cup.
The rivalry would reach its peak in the 1980s when the two teams met in the finals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1981-82 season. America won that match 3-2, but Toluca would get revenge the following season, defeating America in the finals of the Mexican Cup.
The two teams would meet again in the finals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 1985-86 season. America won that match 3-1, but Toluca would get revenge the following season, defeating America in the finals of the Mexican Cup.
The rivalry would die down in the 1990s, but would be revived in the early 2000s when the two teams met in the semifinals of the Mexican Primera Division in the 2002-03 season. America won that match 2-1, but Toluca would get revenge the following season, defeating America in the semifinals of the Mexican Cup.
The two teams would meet again in the finals of the Mexican Primera Division
5) Looking to the Future-Can Deportivo Toluca FC
The Club America vs Deportivo Toluca FC rivalry is one of the most heated in Mexican football. The two teams have been battling it out for supremacy in the Mexican league for years, and there is no sign of the rivalry slowing down any time soon.
The roots of the rivalry date back to the early days of Mexican football, when the two teams were the dominant forces in the league. Club America were the first team to win the Mexican championship, doing so in 1916, while Deportivo Toluca FC were the second team to lift the trophy, winning it in 1917.
The two teams have met each other numerous times in the league, with Club America holding the upper hand in the head-to-head record. However, it is Toluca who have had the better of things in recent years, winning the league title in 2017 and 2018.
The two teams will meet once again in the 2019 Apertura, and there is sure to be plenty of passion and intensity on display. There is no love lost between these two bitter rivals, and it promises to be another thrilling chapter in one of Mexican football’s greatest rivalries.
