Overview
- Emilio Azcárraga met with club leadership and the coaching staff on Jan. 15 to reaffirm institutional support for André Jardine and sporting president Santiago Baños.
- The meeting in Bosques de las Lomas included Joaquín Balcárcel, Jardine and his assistant Paulo Víctor, underscoring the ownership group’s message of continuity.
- América has one point from its first two Clausura 2026 matches, drawing 0-0 at Tijuana and losing 0-2 at home to San Luis, and has yet to score.
- Defender Israel Reyes said the squad and hierarchy fully back Jardine and expressed confidence that results will improve as key players return.
- Journalist César Luis Merlo urged Jardine to publicly push for signings and said sources indicate the club is still pursuing at least one addition before the Feb. 9 window deadline.