Barca’s Araujo in Mexico roster to face USMNT
Julian Araujo of Mexico runs with the ball during the match between Mexico and Jamaica as part of the CONCACAF Nations League at Azteca on March 26, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico announced the 23-man roster that will take part in the April 19 friendly against the United States at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium.
The roster named by Mexico coach Diego Cocca is headlined by Barcelona right-back Julian Araujo and the return of Chivas forward Alexis Vega.
The squad features 22 domestic Liga MX players. Araujo, a former LA Galaxy player, is the lone name from abroad due to the friendly landing in a non-FIFA window.
From Mexico’s 2022 World Cup roster, a total of nine players – Nestor Araujo, Jesus Gallardo, Kevin Alvarez, Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Chavez, Henry Martin, Urie...