The Opening 2023 season is taking shape with a slate of highly anticipated matchups and standout moments already sparking conversations among fans and analysts alike. The campaign follows a busy off-season filled with strategic moves, setting the MX competition up for another lively and fiercely competitive chapter. The defending champions enter as favorites, yet a strengthened group of clubs is ready to chase the title with renewed vigor. In North America, bold investments and marquee signings are drawing steady attention from supporters eager to see how these decisions translate on the field, blending familiar names with exciting returns for both domestic and international players.
Across the league, clubs began the season by committing to ambitious financial plans and marquee signings designed to secure long-term loyalty and build deeper squads for sustained success. The influx of lucrative transfers has generated real buzz among fans in the United States and Canada who want to watch how these moves influence on-field performance, creating a vibrant mix of homegrown talent and high-profile arrivals from abroad.
THE 5 MOST NOTABLE SIGNINGS EXPECTED TO SHAPE OPENING 2023
America club
According to Transfermarkt, America led the summer market with a string of ambitious acquisitions. The Eagles reportedly invested around 10.2 million euros to secure Kevin Alvarez from Pachuca, aligning with the board’s strategic vision. In a strong follow-up, a collaboration with a two-time champion, Atlas, brought Julian Quinones to the club for about 9.1 million euros, signaling intent to blend talent with proven winning mentality.
The impact extends to Chivas, which completed a significant trio by agreeing to 5.5 million euros to bolster the midfield with Eric Gutierrez, a player with European experience at PSV Eindhoven, adding both technical ability and veteran insight to the Guadalajara squad.
Two additional standout signings include Mauricio Isais joining Toluca for roughly 4.9 million euros, strengthening the Red Devils’ central options, and Cruz Azul’s acquisition of Brazilian talent Moises Vieira, investing about 4.5 million euros to enhance attacking options and depth up front.
THE MOST EXPENSIVE SIGNINGS OF OPENING 2023
Source: Goal