<p>United States men’s national team star Brandon Vazquez seems set for a move from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/fc-cincinnati-tv-schedule-the-orange-and-blue/">Cincinnati</a> to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/monterrey-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Monterrey</a>. The forward originally joined the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Socce</a>r side in 2019 via trade with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/nashville-sc-tv-schedule-watch-the-boys-in-gold/">Nashville</a>. The Boys in Gold grabbed the striker in their expansion draft, however, they quickly swapped him for Targeted Allocation Money. Vazquez also previously played for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/atlanta-united-tv-schedule-for-fans-of-the-five-stripes/">Atlanta</a> and Mexican side Tijuana.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://theathletic.com/5177782/2024/01/03/brandon-vazquez-monterrey-cincinnati/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a></em> is reporting that Monterrey has agreed to a $7.5 million deal to sign the center forward. The final fee includes an additional $1 million in potential add-ons as well. Cincinnati will also receive a future sell-on fee, assuming Monterrey sells the star in the future. The MLS side previously rejected a $7 million offer by <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/guadalajara-tv-schedule/">Chivas</a> for Vazquez last winter.</p>



<p>The move follows Cincinnati’s previous deal to sell fellow forward Brenner to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/udinese-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Udinese</a> last summer. Cincinnati collected a team-record $10 million (plus add-ons) to part ways with the Brazilian attacker. The club then used a portion of these funds to sign Aaron Boupendza.</p>



<h2>Breakout 2022 campaign propels striker to USMNT call</h2>



<p>Vazquez started his MLS career a bit slowly. Although he was featuring for Atlanta at a young age, the striker only managed to score three goals in 32 top-flight matches with the club. He also spent occasional time with the team’s reserves as well between 2018 and 2019.</p>



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<p>Following his move to Cincinnati, Vazquez continued to score sporadically in his first two seasons in Ohio. Nevertheless, his breakout campaign came with the team in 2022. Although Cincinnati finished near the bottom of the table, Vazquez netted 19 goals in 36 total matches for the club.</p>



<p>The successful campaign earned the striker a call-up to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a> in early 2023. Despite being eligible to play for either the U.S. or <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/mexico-national-team-tv-schedule/">Mexico</a>, Vazquez opted to feature for the Yanks. Vazquez even stated that no one from Mexico had contacted him about playing for El Tri. The striker then managed to score a goal in his first match with the USMNT in a friendly with <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/serbia-national-team-tv-schedule/">Serbia</a> last January. In total, he has scored four goals in just eight appearances with the national team.</p>



<h2>Brandon Vazquez referenced Europe, but is now bound for Monterrey</h2>



<p>Since making his USMNT debut, Vazquez has been linked with a plethora of foreign clubs. Cincinnati <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fc-cincinnati-blocks-brandon-vazquez-monchengladbach-move-20230628-WST-439944.html">previously</a> blocked <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/borussia-monchengladbach-tv-schedule/">Borussia Mönchengladbach</a> from signing their star earlier this summer. German officials even flew to Ohio to speak with Vazquez and the player agreed to make the move. Nevertheless, the MLS side did not want to lose the center forward during the middle of the 2023 regular season.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/middlesbrough-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Middlesbrough</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/brentford-tv-schedule/">Brentford</a>, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/hoffenheim-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Hoffenheim</a> were also previously interested in signing Vazquez as well. The striker appeared destined to make a major move to England or Germany. Vazquez even <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37899796/brandon-vazquez-usmnt-mexico-gold-cup-starter" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">admitted</a> last summer that Cincinnati gave him the “best route to get to Europe.”</p>



<p>Nevertheless, the center forward is now set to return to Mexico. Monterrey recently finished second in the 2023 Apertura but fell in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. Rayados are set to begin their 2024 Clausura campaign against Puebla on Saturday, Jan. 13.</p>



<p><em>PHOTOS: IMAGO</em>.</p>

Vazquez ready to switch Cincinnati for Mexican side Monterrey

Brandon Vazquez looks likely to move from FC Cincinnati to Liga MX side Monterrey after the two clubs reportedly agreed a deal.

<p>Looking forward to the next transfer window, Brentford needs a power boost.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/ivan-toney-available-for-january-transfer-at-bargain-price-20231026-WST-465019.html">Ivan Toney</a> is a top player for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/england-national-team-tv-schedule/">English national team</a>. He looks likely to leave west London when his extended absence ends on Jan. 16. Bryan Mbeumo, the club’s current leading scorer, is also out until March with an ankle injury.</p>



<p>Many teams are keeping an eye on Toney as they seek a central striker during the next transfer window. His skill and the lack of competition at the position have piqued the curiosity of top clubs like as <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/toney-sparks-speculation-in-arsenal-move-with-instagram-post-20231206-WST-475233.html">Arsenal</a>, Chelsea, and Tottenham.</p>



<p>He has an eight-month ban for violating betting regulations. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/brentford-tv-schedule/">Brentford</a> is ready to conduct business after adjusting to his absence. Numerous teams intensified their pursuit in anticipation of the upcoming removal of that ban.</p>



<p>The most probable destination has always been Chelsea. However, to comply with Profit and Sustainability regulations, they need to make a lot of sales in January.</p>



<p>And that’s before they ever consider making a purchase, particularly for a player with a projected upfront value of $76 million and a potential total worth of $102 million. Also changing the race is the fact that Chelsea has been underperforming when compared to Arsenal.</p>



<p>The opportunity to challenge for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> championship this season is presented to Mikel Arteta’s squad. That is why, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-ivan-toney-transfer-news-b2467231.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Independent</a>, they are now the English striker’s first choice.</p>



<h2>Brandon Vazquez set for Premier League move to Brentford</h2>



<p>Brentford wants to add a striker during the January transfer window, <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/12/11/brentford-transfer-news-target-us-striker-brandon-vazquez/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Telegraph</a> reports.</p>



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<p>The eight months that Toney was suspended for violating the betting regulations of the Football Association will end next month. At the end of the summer transfer window, he will still have one year remaining on his contract and is likely to garner attention from other teams.</p>



<p>Whatever happens with the player’s future, the Bees are already planning for a multitude of possible outcomes by adding strikers to their roster. They will reportedly continue to do so even if he remains.</p>



<p>As a result, Brentford is keeping an eye on several strikers, including American international Brandon Vazquez. The report goes on to say that they are prepared to put pen to paper on a deal for Vazquez, even if the 25-year-old is returning to the field.</p>



<p>The transatlantic transfer is something FC Cincinnati is on board with. The Ohio club supports its striker’s goal to play in Europe.</p>



<h2>Cincinnati’s star striker</h2>



<p>Following his time with Atalanta as a youth, Vazquez, now 25 years old, has been a member of FC Cincinnati’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a> team since 2020. His goalscoring tally has increased to 36 in the last two seasons. He also scored in the Conference Finals versus Columbus, but his team ultimately lost 3-2.</p>



<p>Vazquez had a breakthrough year in 2022. The 25-year-old striker narrowly missed a berth on the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a>‘s squad for the World Cup in Qatar. His goal record for his nation is four goals in eight games. He has since been a regular in Gregg Berhalter’s team.</p>



<p>German clubs have been keeping tabs on the rising star. In Spain, Real Betis has an interest in Vazquez. January could see a spike in offers for him.</p>



<p><em>PHOTOS: IMAGO</em>.</p>

Brentford to replace Ivan Toney with USMNT's next big thing

Looking forward to the next transfer window, Brentford needs a new striker, and Brandon Vazquez could be its answer.


<p>United States men’s national team forward Brandon Vazquez looks set to remain with FC Cincinnati for the near future. The 24-year-old player has been monitored by German side Borussia Mönchengladbach in recent weeks. However, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a> club does not want to lose Vazquez during the current campaign. </p>



<p>Michele Giannone is claiming that Mönchengladbach sees Vazquez as a natural replacement for Marcus Thuram. The France international recently departed the team and reportedly signed a contract with Inter Milan as a free agent. </p>



<h2>Mönchengladbach agreed personal terms with Cincinnati forward Vazquez</h2>



<p>According to Giannone, Mönchengladbach traveled Stateside to watch Vazquez in action With Cincinnati and even met the player at his house. Personal terms between the two sides were also agreed. Nevertheless, Cincinnati has essentially blocked the transfer from happening.</p>



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<p>Despite Vazquez wanting to join Mönchengladbach, the MLS club does not want to sell this summer. Cincinnati is currently leading the Eastern Conference at the moment and wants its star to lead the team into the playoffs. A potential winter deal is possible, but it is unsure if the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/bundesliga-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bundesliga</a> team will wait until January to sign Vazquez.</p>



<h5>Former USMNT stars also previously had moves blocked</h5>



<p>News of Vazquez’s blocked move overseas is reminiscent of a similar deal involving Taylor Twellman. The former New England Revolution star had an offer to join English club Preston North End. However, the league rejected the proposal. Twellman spent the remainder of his playing career with the American team.</p>



<p>Previously, former <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a> great Clint Dempsey endured a similar situation. The attacker wasn’t happy when MLS rejected a $1.5 million offer from Charlton while he was also playing for New England. </p>



<p>Dempsey expressed his discontent with the league’s decision in an interview with the English press. “England is a great country to play in and I want to leave MLS,” Dempsey <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2390790/dempsey-keen-on-prem-switch" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the <em>Daily Mirror</em>. “Teams abroad are willing to pay me ten times more money and I don’t want to be here. There is no way I am staying in MLS.”</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO &amp; NurPhoto</em></p>


MLS side FC Cincinnati has reportedly blocked a potential transfer of Brandon Vazquez to German outfit Borussia Mönchengladbach.

FC Cincinnati blocks Brandon Vazquez Mönchengladbach move


<p>The return of USMNT games was supposed to be a welcome distraction from the <a href="https://theathletic.com/4128014/2023/01/26/earnie-stewart-brian-mcbride-us-soccer-changes-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drama currently surrounding</a> the US Soccer Federation.&nbsp;It was the launching point of the 2026 World Cup cycle. There were fresh, eager players on the roster going up against an inexperienced Serbia team. </p>



<p>Unfortunately, it was yet another loss.&nbsp;Now, the US must look to bounce back and avoid a winless January Camp as they preview a game with Colombia.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>US Loss to Serbia</h5>



<p>Wednesday night’s loss to Serbia was dispiriting. Even then, it provided a few reasons for optimism.&nbsp;Perhaps most depressing was a sparse crowd, announced at just over 11,000.&nbsp;This comes on the heels of the USMNT having their <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-attendance-in-2022-worst-since-2006-20230103-WST-414114.html">worst average attendance since 2006.</a>&nbsp;Also dispiriting was the fact that the US lost the game (the seventh time in the last eight games the US has failed to win). </p>



<p>The US took a 1-0 lead through a Brandon Vazquez header after some good build-up play.&nbsp;It was not to last however as the Serbs equalized on a free kick just before halftime and then took the lead immediately after halftime. Serbia did not relinquish that lead for the remainder of the game.</p>



<p>It was not all doom and gloom, however.&nbsp;In goal, Gaga Slonina made several point-blank saves and was overall pretty good, despite giving up the two goals. Cade Cowell also created a number of quality chances.&nbsp;Most notably the two all-important dual nationals had good games.&nbsp;Vazquez’s goal was very well taken and interim boss Anthony Hudson was effusive in his praise of Alejandro Zenedejas’s 90-minute performance. However, Zendejas returns to Club America before the Colombia fixture. </p>



<p>While the Serbian team was definitely young and inexperienced, so too was the US.&nbsp;In fact, a total of eight players made their international debuts on Wednesday night.&nbsp;How many more will get their first cap against Colombia?</p>



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<h2>A preview of what the USA gets against Colombia</h2>



<p>Unlike the US, Colombia did not qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.&nbsp;It was the first time since 2010 that they had missed the tournament.&nbsp;They finished sixth in CONMEBOL qualifying, one point behind Peru who advanced to the intercontinental playoff from the fifth-place spot.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Since missing the World Cup the Cafeteros have not played very many games.&nbsp;They have, however, won them all.&nbsp;First was a 1-0 against Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;They followed that up with three straight wins in the US: 4-1 against Guatemala in New York, 3-2 against Mexico in San Francisco and 2-0 against Paraguay in Miami.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Like his American counterpart, manager Nester Lorenzo has called in a squad with very little international experience. Only defender Frank Fabra has more than 3 caps, with 26.&nbsp;The squad does feature six MLS players: Santiago Moreno and Juan Mosquera of the Portland Timbers, Andres Reyes of the New York Red Bulls, Cucho Hernandez of the Columbus Crew, Cristian Arango of LAFC, and Dylan Borrero of the New England Revolution.</p>



<h5>Game information&nbsp;</h5>



<p>Saturday’s game is the first for the USMNT airing on TNT as part of its new deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. The previous contest was on HBO Max, also new to the deal. Coverage is also available on Telemundo and <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/c/330866/1313913/11640" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peacock Premium</a>.</p>



<p>Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. This is the USMNT’s 19<sup>th</sup> all-time appearance at Dignity Health Sports Park, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/the-10-cities-the-usmnt-visits-most-20230121-WST-415663.html">eleventh since 2010</a>.</p>



<p>According to a <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccer_comms/status/1618704578412941312?s=20&amp;t=S5LMHbZkgG6zO5E7KJZUMQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">release from US Soccer</a> on Thursday, over 24,000 tickets have been sold which would make Saturday’s game the largest crowd for the USMNT at Dignity Health Sports Park since February of 2014 against South Korea.</p>



<p>The preview of USA against Colombia is somewhat grim when looking at the all time series. The USMNT has three wins and four draws to go along with 13 losses. The two have played six times in the last 15 years. Colombia won five of those, with the other being a draw.</p>



<p>Most recently, Colombia defeated the USMNT, 4-2, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Oct. 11, 2018.</p>



<p>This game against Colombia does not give much of a preview for the USA with its upcoming fixtures. The USMNT reconvenes in late March. It has CONCACAF Nations League fixtures at Grenada and home to El Salvador.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / ZUMA Wire</em></p>


A preview of USA vs Colombia as the US looks to bounce back from Wednesday night's 2-1 loss against Serbia.

USA vs Colombia preview: Looking to bounce back


<p>The 2022 World Cup is in the rear-view mirror.&nbsp;Hence, it’s time for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) to turn its attention to the 2026 World Cup, to be played here in the United States alongside Mexico and Canada.&nbsp; </p>



<p>Given the unique timing of the Qatar World Cup, the annual January camp for the United States also represents the first games of the new World Cup cycle.&nbsp; Unfortunately, this camp begins under a <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-soccer-scandal-gregg-berhalter-claudio-reyna-investigation-violence-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cloud of uncertainty</a> and a level of drama worthy of a soap opera.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Hopefully, Wednesday’s USA versus Serbia game can bring some much-needed positivity.</p>



<p>Interim boss <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/anthony-hudson-named-temporary-usmnt-head-coach-20230104-WST-414370.html">Anthony Hudson</a> has a job to do.&nbsp; Hudson does have managerial experience.  Unfortunately, his results are poor: 9-11-7 (W-L-D) with the New Zealand national team and 8-28-10 with the Colorado Rapids.&nbsp; His task is a mix of getting results in these two friendlies against Serbia and Colombia, as well as getting young Olympic-age players international experience before a trip to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris next year.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>USA-Serbia preview: How the USMNT roster looks</h2>



<p>The roster called-in by Hudson certainly leans into the Olympic player pool.&nbsp; Twelve of the players called in are age 23 or younger.&nbsp; Many of the players called up have never played for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a> before.&nbsp; </p>



<p>Perhaps most importantly a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usmnt-calls-up-three-dual-national-players-for-training-camp-20230118-WST-415999.html">number of the players are dual-nationals</a> and at the center of a tug-of-war between the US and Mexico.&nbsp; The most notable of those are forwards Brandon Vazquez of FC Cincinnati and Alejandro Zendejas (coming off a great game last week for Club America in Mexico City).&nbsp;</p>



<p>And of course, it’s not a January camp without a handful of MLS veterans to round things out.&nbsp; The difference now is that a number of them were on the World Cup roster.  Those guys can serve a mentoring role to the youngsters who’ve never played at the international level before.&nbsp; Among them are players such as defender Walker Zimmerman and midfielder Kellyn Acosta who have 37 and 55 caps respectively.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Serbian opposition</h2>



<p>Serbia rolls into 2023 off the back of a poor World Cup.&nbsp; They dropped their Group G opener to Brazil 2-0, blew a 3-1 second half lead and settled for a draw against Cameroon, and then lost 3-2 in a back and forth affair in the group finale against Switzerland.&nbsp; </p>



<p>Like the US, the Serbs also have an eye focused on getting experience for their young players.&nbsp; Of the 17 players called in by manager Dragan Stojkovic, only three of them have any international experience.&nbsp; Those three players have a combined four caps for Serbia.&nbsp; Funnily enough two of those guys play in MLS: goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic with the New England Revolution and forward Dejan Joveljic with the LA Galaxy.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>When and where to watch the game</h2>



<p>Wednesday, January 25, 2023<br>BMO Stadium<br>Los Angeles, CA<br>10pm ET<br>Live on HBO Max, Universo and <a href="https://imp.i305175.net/c/330866/1313913/11640" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peacock</a></p>



<h2>All-Time Series</h2>



<p>Series tied 0-0-1 (W-L-D)</p>



<h2>Last Meeting</h2>



<p>Sunday, January 29, 2017<br>San Diego Stadium<br>San Diego, CA<br>USA 0-0 Serbia</p>



<h2>Current FIFA Ranking</h2>



<p>USA: 13<br>Serbia: 29</p>



<h2>Next US Game</h2>



<p>Saturday, January 28, 2023<br>International Friendly<br>USA vs. Colombia<br>Dignity Health Sports Park<br>Carson, CA<br>7:30pm ET<br>Live on TNT, Telemundo and <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=330866" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fuboTV</a></p>



<p><em>Photo: IMAGO / Ulrich Hufnagel</em></p>


With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar now done and dusted, it's time for the USMNT to go again. Here's our USA-Serbia preview.

USA-Serbia preview: 2026 World Cup cycle begins - World Soccer Talk

USA-Serbia preview: 2026 World Cup cycle begins


<p>The USMNT called up three dual national players for their January training camp. Brandon Vazquez, Alejandro Zendejas and Jonathan Gomez will all be involved in the training camp this month. The <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a> also has two friendlies scheduled. They first face Serbia on Wednesday, January 25th and then Colombia on Saturday, January 28th.</p>



<p>Vazquez, a center forward for FC Cincinnati, previously played for U.S. youth teams. However, Mexico’s U-17 team called him up, too. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old striker will finally get a chance with the senior American squad. </p>



<h2>Dual national forward thrilled with USMNT call up</h2>



<p>“It’s a big milestone for me,” Vazquez told <a href="https:\/\/www.mlssoccer.com/news/brandon-vazquez-on-usmnt-camp-i-ve-been-wanting-to-get-there-for-a-long-time" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLSsoccer.com</a> upon learning the news.</p>



<p>“I mean, growing up with the [U.S.] national team, and then seeing other teammates get the opportunity and thriving with the men’s national team, and not being there, sometimes I compare, you know? So I always wish I’m there, too. I’ve been wanting to get there for a long time.”</p>



<p>The San Diego native also confirmed that the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/mexico-national-team-tv-schedule/">Mexico national team</a> has not called him about potentially joining El Tri. Vazquez scored 18 goals and also added eight assists during the 2022 <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">MLS</a> campaign. His stellar season was rewarded with an All-Star selection.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 🇺🇸<br><br>Eleven players receive first <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> call-up, 13 seek first cap in upcoming January camp.<br><br>Full Roster Details » <a href="https:\/\/t.co/az2gubjUBm">https:\/\/t.co/az2gubjUBm</a> <a href="https:\/\/t.co/ANkHOPm4l8">pic.twitter.com/ANkHOPm4l8</a></p>— U.S. Men&apos;s National Soccer Team (@USMNT) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/USMNT/status/1615756380585201666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h5>Zendejas has switched allegiances before</h5>



<p>Zendejas, a midfielder for Mexican powerhouse America, is going to the training camp, as well. Also 24, the versatile midfielder/winger has actually represented both U.S. and Mexico during his career. Zendejas initially played for the U.S. U15 and U17 teams before switching his alliance to Mexico at the U21 level.</p>



<p>The midfielder has technically made two appearances for senior El Tri team; however, FIFA investigated the situation due to the player not filing an official one-time switch to the team. Zendejas, through his attorney, declared that he was considering a move back to the U.S. national team in November.</p>



<p>All three players being at the training camp does not, however, necessarily mean that they can never play for Mexico. Players are not essentially locked in until they play FIFA-sanctioned matches for a national team.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / NurPhoto</em></p>


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