The club, known as Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente, has a relatively short but eventful history in the world of Mexican professional football. It was established in 2006 after the disappearance of Gallos Caliente, the city’s previous league team. Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente was created when a group of Tijuana-based businessmen purchased the Guerreros de Tabasco and relocated it to Tijuana.
Under the leadership of Jorge Alberto Hank, the son of Jorge Hank Rhon, the club announced the construction of Estadio Caliente, a new stadium with a capacity of 33,333, located near Grupo Caliente’s Agua Caliente Racetrack.
The team’s rise in Mexican football was swift, and they achieved a significant milestone by winning the Apertura 2012 championship after defeating Toluca in a two-legged series. This victory marked their ascent to the Primera División de México.
Notably, Jorge Alberto Hank and Gog Murguia Fernandez, serving as the President and Vice President, respectively, became the youngest executives in the history of Mexican professional football to lead a club in the Primera División de México. This reflects their commitment and dedication to the team’s development and success.
