ESPN FC’s Taylor Twellman doesn’t understand comments that Jonathan Gonzalez fell through the cracks in U.S. Soccer after he made numerous appearances for the youth national team.
Carlos Vela joins the FC crew to talk about leaving Europe to join MLS expansion team LAFC, the brewing rivalry with LA Galaxy and Mexico’s World Cup outlook. Time is running out for players to make an impact on Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio as the clock ticks down toward the 2018 World Cup. Thursday saw the squad announced for next week’s friendly vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina in San Antonio, Texas, so we asked our writers to react to some of the names included and excluded.
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Henry Martin’s move from Tijuana to America has revived his international career.
As expected, Osorio’s introductory squad for 2018 was a mix of old and new. Barred from selecting any players active in Europe, the coach picked a few mainstays including…
Alejandro Moreno is skeptical of Landon Donovan’s decision to join Liga MX side Leon after his return to the LA Galaxy disappointed. 
Liga MX top scorer Aviles Hurtado of Monterrey leads his team against Tigres in the Clasico Regio.
Drug trafficking allegations against Mexico captain Rafa Marquez sent shock waves through Liga MX.
With the playoffs fast approaching, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar assess the state of Liga MX. 
Atlas and Chivas have a fierce rivalry but only Atlas have the added incentive of playing for a Liguilla spot this weekend.
To become a playoff contender, Rafael Puente and Lobos BUAP must find a way to defeat Cruz Azul on Saturday.
Despite sitting in 12th position, Pachuca still have time to fulfill preseason expectations and qualify for the Liguilla.
Ricardo Ferretti has his Tigres team playing like world beaters ahead of a Friday match with Atlas.