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Jonathan Gonzalez will not be involved for Mexico at the Under-20 World Cup in Poland next month but Real Betis’ Diego Lainez has been included in the squad.
Dual-national Gonzalez switched over from the United States in early 2018 and was involved for El Tri’s full national team last year, but was moved to the U20 squad in 2019 and was expected to play a leading role for Mexico in Poland.
However, as ESPN reported last week, Liga MX side Monterrey have blocked the 20-year-old from participating…
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Monterrey has denied Jonathan Gonzalez permission to join the Mexico Under-20 squad for the upcoming World Cup in Poland, a source has told ESPN’s David Faitelson.
The former United States youth international midfielder switched to Mexico in early 2018 and was set to be an integral part of El Tri’s midfield at the U20 World Cup, but now appears set to miss out.
The 20-year-old, who has already earned two senior caps in his young career, has been in and out of the Monterrey team this season…
Edson Alvarez, Jonathan Gonzalez lead list of Mexican youngsters who could be next to head to Europe
Edson Alvarez already has a World Cup and league championship under his belt at 21.
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Some of these players are already on the radar of clubs overseas, but they remain in Mexico for the time being. That said, here are 10 players who could soon be set to take the step up and measure themselves in the world’s top leagues, following…
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Ahead of the September international dates last year, Monterrey midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez was hoping for a phone call from U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena, following an impressive start to the 2017 Apertura with Rayados in Liga MX. As anyone who has followed the story even remotely will know, the call-up to Arena’s squad didn’t come, and there was nothing ahead of the October dates or the November ones, after the United States failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Fast-forward a little…
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.
ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez gives his take on where the U.S. fell short with Jonathan Gonzalez, leading him to choose to play for Mexico.
Former United States youth international Jonathan Gonzalez was named rookie of the year at Liga MX’s “Balon de Oro” awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The 19-year-old central midfielder debuted for Monterrey last July and enjoyed a breakout 2017 Apertura, after which the California native switched allegiances from the United States to Mexico.
“I’m very happy for this recognition,” Gonzalez said. “I’d like to thank my club, Antonio Mohamed’s coaching staff, and, of course, my family.”
Toluca…
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Herc Gomez and Sebi Salazar discuss the on-field impact of the recent Mexico controversy and why the timing has them between a rock and a hard place.
Sebi Salazar and Herc Gomez talk about Mexico’s most recent controversy, the roster and much more before the duo head off to Russia.
Former United States youth international Jonathan Gonzalez says his switch to Mexico felt like he was turning his back on the U.S., but insists that playing for El Tri now “feels like home.”
“It’s not easy knowing that I always saw myself as playing in the U.S.,” Gonzalez told JUGOtv. “But now that I’m in Mexico, I feel like I’m pretty much home.”
Gonzalez, 19, controversially made a one-time switch to play for Mexico’s national team in January, despite coming up through U.S. Soccer’s…
Progressing from the last six World Cup group stages, Mexico have no issues starting the tournament well, but can they progress in the knockout stages in Russia?
After Mexico’s preliminary World Cup roster was announced, Herc Gomez talks about which players he wouldn’t take to Russia. LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Gonzalez was never promised a spot in Mexico’s World Cup squad, but he remains a top prospect for the national team moving forward, says the Mexican federation’s director of national teams.
The 19-year-old California native had been part of the United States’ youth national team set-up, but the midfielder switched to Mexico in January in a move that was seen by some as a bid to earn a World Cup place with the United States not qualifying for Russia.
But Mexican Football…
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The FC crew discuss Carlos Vela’s performances early on at LAFC and whether he can make the case for a spot on Mexico’s World Cup squad.
ESPN’s Herculez Gomez looks at the big picture and what lies ahead for Juan Carlos Osorio after he turned down a contract extension with Mexico.
SANTA CLARA, Mexico — Juan Carlos Osorio has said Jonathan Gonzalez is one of a new generation that has left him excited about the future if he opts to stay in charge after the World Cup.
Monterrey midfielder Gonzalez, who switched his international allegiance from the U.S. to Mexico in January, is looking to increase his chances of making the World Cup against Iceland on Friday.
The 18-year-old California native made his debut for Mexico against Bosnia in January, days after his controversial…
The FC crew discuss Carlos Vela’s performances early on at LAFC and whether he can make the case for a spot on Mexico’s World Cup squad.
After Jonathan Gonzalez’s second-half cameo against Bosnia, ESPN’s Herculez Gomez questions Juan Carlos Osorio’s decision to deploy him in a more advanced position.
The Mexico squad is preparing for two pivotal friendlies over the international break as Juan Carlos Osorio continues to hone his players ahead of picking his World Cup roster. There are a few spots remaining for the trip to Russia, but not many. Therefore there are players with plenty to prove against Iceland and Croatia.
ESPN FC have some ideas as to who needs a good break in order to book a ticket to the World Cup.
Oswaldo Alanis
This might sound slightly out of left field given that Chivas…
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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.
Before there was the saga of Jonathan Gonzalez, there was the tale of Jesse Gonzalez.
The highly touted FC Dallas goalkeeper started for the Mexico national team at the 2015 U-20 World Cup. He appeared in one match for the country’s U-23 squad but not before spurning a call from then-United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann to join the American camp. Despite growing up in Texas and playing a starring role in Major League Soccer, Gonzalez looked destined to remain with El Tri. Until he didn’t.
Gonzalez…