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.
In: Henry Martin

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…

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It seems players on Club America wanted to play a joke on ESPN’s Marcelino Fernandez by making a ‘bad pass’ during his segment.
Potential Mexico managers clash in Guadalajara
If there is to be a change in the Mexican managerial hot seat after the World Cup, then two of the candidates to replace Juan Carlos Osorio will be going toe-to-toe in Guadalajara on Saturday night. Antonio Mohamed takes his Monterrey side to face Matias Almeyda’s Chivas, in a battle that pits two Argentine friends with very differing footballing philosophies.
Mohamed’s Monterrey are not afraid to be without the ball, to be more direct and hit on counters….

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It seems players on Club America wanted to play a joke on ESPN’s Marcelino Fernandez by making a ‘bad pass’ during his segment.

Herculez Gomez gives his early impressions of Miguel Herrera at Club America.
MEXICO CITY — In the last few days in Liga MX, the piece of news that stole most of the headlines was the fact that four weekend games ended in scoreless draws — Queretaro-Tigres, Cruz Azul-Leon, Monterrey-Tijuana and America-Pumas. The explanation for this unlikely event might be due to the fact that most clubs are still showing signs of preseason form, while several of them are still integrating new faces into their rosters.

Another detail that should be noted is that in the nine Liga MX matches…

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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.

Tim Howard sits down with ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle to discuss the United States’ absence from the World Cup, the team’s next coach, Jonathan Gonzalez and much more. Former U.S. youth international midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez has received his one-time switch from FIFA, clearing him to play for Mexico.
FIFA notified the Mexican football federation of the decision to grant Gonzalez’s change of allegiance on Wednesday.
A FIFA spokesperson wrote in an email to ESPN FC: “Please be informed that the request made by the Mexican Football Federation and the player Jonathan Gonzalez for change of Association was accepted by the Single Judge of the Players’ Status Committee…

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The seven best-ever goals by Mexican players in MLS, including two gems by Erick ‘Cubo’ Torres.
Mexico international Erick “Cubo” Torres has completed a move from Houston Dynamo to Liga MX side Pumas, the Mexican club announced on Wednesday night.
The 25-year-old striker had been heavily linked with Veracruz earlier in the current January transfer window, but that deal fell through.
“I’m content, happy to return to Mexican football and with a club as important as Pumas. I’m coming to work, to train hard,” Torres told Televisa Deportes at half-time of Pumas’ 3-0 victory over Juarez in the Copa…

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The seven best-ever goals by Mexican players in MLS, including two gems by Houston Dynamo star Erick ‘Cubo’ Torres..
Mexico international Erick “Cubo” Torres is set to move from Houston Dynamo to Liga MX side Pumas, according to multiple reports in the Mexican press.
The 25-year-old striker had been heavily linked with Veracruz earlier in the current January transfer window, but that deal fell through.
ESPN Mexico reported that a deal to bring Torres to Pumas was very close earlier on Wednesday, with Record, Esto, Marca and other journalists suggesting Wednesday evening that it has now been completed, although…

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U.S. and LA Galaxy legend Landon Donovan is presented at Club Leon and addresses his new fans for the first time. It was a strange weekend in Liga MX, with four 0-0 draws and only two teams remaining undefeated after three rounds of matches of the 2018 Clausura.
Here are five talking points:
1. Pumas stay on top after Clasico draw
Sunday’s 0-0 tie in the Clasico Capitalino between Pumas and Club America wasn’t a classic, but it did leave Pumas undefeated and joint top of the Liga MX.
Club America’s central midfield duo of Mateus Uribe and Guido Rodriguez controlled the first half for Las Aguilas in Estadio Olimpico…

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U.S. and LA Galaxy legend Landon Donovan is presented at Club Leon and addresses his new fans for the first time.

Alejandro Moreno is skeptical of Landon Donovan’s decision to join Liga MX side Leon after his return to the LA Galaxy disappointed.
It’s early days yet in the Liga MX Clausura but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important games aplenty. Our Liga MX correspondents look at three of the most intriguing matchups of the weekend, headlined by one of Mexico’s biggest rivalries.

Pachuca vs. Lobos BUAP
Saturday’s game isn’t one that immediately jumps off the page. But it is a game that feels more vital to both teams than most other Liga MX matches this weekend.

Pachuca’s exemplary youth system and overall approach to running the club…

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Efrain Juarez can play at right-back or in a holding midfield role.
The Vancouver Whitecaps completed the signing of former Mexico international Efrain Juarez from Liga MX side Monterrey on Thursday.
The 2010 World Cup veteran signed a two-year contract with a club option for a third season. The Whitecaps will use targeted allocation money to complete the signing.
Juarez has previously played at right-back, but Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson said he expects the 29-year-old to slot in the center of their midfield.
“We are very excited to add Efrain to our group,”…

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