Julián Araujo was an express request of “Dad”, but the player chose to represent the whole of the stars and stripes
Efraín Álvarez, who had been considered at the beginning, did not appear in the final list of the United States for the Pre-Olympic CONCACAF, but Yes, Julián Araujo was called, one of the players wanted by “Tata” Martino.
Efraín Álvarez was in the pre-list of 50 players for Concacaf Pre-Olympic in the United States and Mexico, the World Under 17 finalist finally did not slip on the list of 20 players from all over the Star and Stripes, so he can keep the Tricolor.
Julián Araujo is one of the players that Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is looking for in the Mexican national team. The Los Angeles Galaxy winger even had conversations with coach Tricolor, but his choice was the entire Stars and Stripes.
Efraín Álvarez was also contacted by the United States and MexicoBoth teams want the footballer, originally from Los Angeles, California, but the son of the Mexicans, not to have decided yet which team he will choose in the end.
Sebastián Saucedo is also on the United States list, who plays for Puma and has dual nationality. The Club Universidad footballer had injury problems this semester, but is recovering for the pre-Olympic CONCACAF that will take place in Guadalajara.
The two players, despite the fact that they already have matches with a national representative, have the opportunity to change the Federation, due to the changes that took place in FIFA. To do this, they must report their decision to the highest football body.
Once they change the country, you will not be able to change your decision, so think about what will be the best final choice.