Sports Media in Mexico

Media School students are traveling to Mexico City to cover the IU men’s soccer team’s spring break matches against the Cruz Azul U-20 team and the National Autonomous University of Mexico.

A group of students stand and sit in a circle. Two microphones are in the middle of the circle.

Returning home with new experiences, perspectives and relationships

By Eddie CottonA week in Mexico with the IU men's soccer team gave four sports media students new experiences and unprecedented access, writes senior Eddie Cotton.

A gruop of students poses at the newsdesk in the ESPN Mexico studio.

A Hoosier win in Mexico

By Juan AlvaradoIn one day, senior Juan Alvarado covered a Hoosier victory, toured ESPN Mexico and attended a professional wrestling night.

Eddie Cotton, Juan Alvarado, Michael Ramirez and Josh Eastern talk to ESPN reporter John Sutcliffe on a basketball court

Sports media connection transcends borders

By Josh EasternAn opportunity to represent IU and talk with younger students about the industry provided a valuable cross-cultural exchange, writes senior Josh Eastern.

Michael Ramirez, Josh Eastern and Eddie Cotton interview soccer player Simon Waever.

The secret talents of John Bannec

By Michael RamirezJunior Michael Ramirez recounts a hilarious evening networking with Mexico City alumni.

Four men sitting in the front row of bleachers in an empty soccer stadium next to a statue of a screaming fan.

Estadio Azteca: A Mexican fútbol mecca

By Josh EasternAn afternoon and evening at Estadio Azteca gave senior Josh Eastern and the other sports media students a firsthand look at the magnitude of Mexican soccer fandom.

The IU men's soccer team standing in a hotel lobby with luggage.

Mexico City: Day one

By Juan AlvaradoSenior Juan Alvarado's first observation: Mexico City is much larger than Bloomington.