Rubio Rubin at Dorados de Sinaloa

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by autobus39, Jul 1, 2013.

  1. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    Actually his name is Rubio Méndez, the paternal last name should be used when only one is in use. We call him "Rubio Rubin" in English because we love alliteration.
     
  2. Balerion

    Balerion Member+

    Aug 5, 2006
    Roslindale, MA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm pretty sure he goes by Rubio Rubin because that's what he wants. If not, you'd think he'd mention it to one of his four professional clubs, the Timbers, or to the staff at Bradenton, where he trained for two years.
     
  3. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    Span-splaining? I been following Rubio's game a minute and I've never once heard him call himself Mendez - at least not while at Utrecht or on the various US teams...
     
  4. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    I don't think it's such a big deal for him either way. He's expressed love for both his parents in interviews, and that's why at first used Mendez-Rubin (hyphenated) to keep both last names in English, where we only keep one. His dad is Mexican, his mom is from Guatemala, he learned soccer from his dad and adores his mom.

    Rub-Rub sounds cooler though.
     
  5. DeCoverley

    DeCoverley Member

    Aug 9, 2007
    San Francisco
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Mendez won out in Tijuana doesn’t have quite the same wring to it.
     
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  6. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FMF using one name versus another just always causes a little confusion (much like Flores/Villafana previously). Much like the folks born or raised in the US who end up with the "wrong" last name on official documents. There is always a level of interpretation when it comes to figuring out Latin names.
     
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  7. Pl@ymaker

    Pl@ymaker Member+

    Feb 8, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    Ended 1-1. RR (or RM depending on your feeling about the patriarchy) apparently had a great chance for the winner at the end of ET but shot into keepers arms.
     
  9. Suyuntuy

    Suyuntuy Member+

    Jul 16, 2007
    Vancouver, Canada
    One on one vs. keepers has always been traumatic for RR. Something must have happened to him as a toddler.
     
  10. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    It's his struggle with identity issues.
     
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  11. ttrevett

    ttrevett Member+

    Apr 2, 2002
    Atlanta, GA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Quality.
     
  12. dwsmith1972

    dwsmith1972 BigSoccer Supporter

    May 11, 2007
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    His conversion rate is below the Mendez line.
     
  13. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    1037525304363937793 is not a valid tweet id
     
  14. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    Xolos lost 1-0 fwiw. Just saw the score, nothing else
     
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  15. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    Everyone has forgot poor Rubio... Closest to the US, furthest from God...

    He came in today at '74 for Castillos with TJ down 3-0 to league leaders America (irony unintended) It ended with no further scoring.

    I think RR's last appearance was back on Sept 23 when he was an 89th minute sub.

    TJ are around 12, but have 2nd or 3rd worst goal production in the league, fwiw.
     
  16. The Irish Rover

    The Irish Rover Member+

    Aug 1, 2010
    Dublin
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    FYP
     
  17. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    This must be mythology because it seems whoever coaches the US will be one of the lesser gods... or a demigod perhaps. Or maybe just a mere mortal who got on the wrong boat.
     
  18. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You can't blame us too much. I went looking to see if he played last night and he's not mentioned at all in Xolos' English language Twitter feed (or the Spanish version). They mention the other 2 subs, but not him. I assume he's in Witness Protection right now.
     
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  19. freisland

    freisland Member+

    Jan 31, 2001
    That's weird. This guy seems to keep best track of Rubin for some reason (most likely cause he a thorough chronicler of Xolos subs!)

    1053822708927119360 is not a valid tweet id
     
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  20. keller4president

    Jan 5, 2006
    Rubio has been a sub in central midfield last two weeks, going 4 minutes and 21 minutes in last two appearances. Nothing to write home about, but I hope he starts getting more playing time, especially with Oscar Pareja as the new coach.
     
  21. BostonRed

    BostonRed Member+

    Oct 9, 2011
    Somerville, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    ESPN interview from August that didn't make the thread:

    http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/tij...ecision-to-move-to-liga-mxrepresenting-the-us

    ESPN FC: There were reports of interest from MLS clubs as well before you joined Xolos; why did you decide to join a Liga MX club instead of one from north of the border?

    Rubin: To be honest, it was more of a decision of what I felt in my heart was right, to come and play in Mexico. That was pretty much it. My father, we always watched the Liga MX and all the players we idolized when I was really little. I always thought it would be super cool to play [in the league] and that's what I wanted to do.
     
  22. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  23. ArsenalMetro

    ArsenalMetro Member+

    United States
    Aug 5, 2008
    Chicago, IL
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Hopefully this puts the idea of him getting national team call-ups to bed for a while.
     
  24. TheFalseNine

    TheFalseNine Moderator
    Staff Member

    Arsenal
    United States
    Jul 15, 2014
    Norman, Okla.
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Still unclear as to whether it’s a transfer or loan.
     

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