3 MLS players featured in Mexico’s Gold Cup roster | OneFootball

Mexican national team head coach Tata Martino announced the 23-player roster ahead of the 2021 Gold Cup, featuring three Major League Soccer players.

Mexico will compete in Group A of the tournament, against Curacao, El Salvador and an opponent to be determined at the preliminary rounds in Miami from July 2 to July 6. Group A will play all three matches in the Dallas Metroplex from July 10 to July 18.

Alan Pulido (Sporting Kansas City), Jonathan dos Santos (LA Galaxy) and Efrain Alvarez (LA Galaxy) make up the three Major League Soccer players involved in the tournament for Mexico. Alan Pulido almost failed to join Mexico in Dallas after suffering a cut to the foot over the weekend while playing for Sporting Kansas City. Though timely updates on his injury have not been provided, Tata Martino’s inclusion of the player points to a speedy recovery.

Efrain Alvarez replaces MLS player and Mexican national team veteran Rodolfo Pizarro as he remains on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury earlier this season. Martino is confident that Alvarez can thrive in the absence of the Inter Miami player.

Mexico will chase their ninth Gold Cup trophy, most recently winning the tournament in 2019.

Mexican Gold Cup roster

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards