USA vs. Mexico: Full Predictions Ahead of International Friendly

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Published: April 1, 2014

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Mexico and USA will resume their rivalry as both teams prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a friendly played at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona on Wednesday.

As the match will not fall under any of the official slots FIFA provides national teams for friendlies, both teams will field squads mainly made up of players from each country's respective domestic league, giving several of the lesser-known players a chance to make their case for a possible selection ahead of the World Cup.

The big exception is of course Julian Green, who will make his Team USA debut after previously playing for Germany's youth setup. U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati shared news of the player's change of nationality on Twitter:



As this is not an officially sanctioned friendly, Green would technically still be eligible to change his mind and play for Germany, but his inclusion in the squad indicates Green has made his decision, and the young winger will play for the USMNT for life.

Playing for Bayern Munich, the 18-year-old talent will now get his chance to show he should be considered for Jurgen Klinsmans's World Cup squad. The player certainly has the talent to do just that, despite his young age.

According to ESPN The Magazine, it would be quite the feat:



The USA will be looking to bounce back from the 2-0 loss suffered at the hands of Ukraine on March 5, and with Mexico missing several internationals like Giovanni Dos Santos (Inside Spanish Football reports Dos Santos would have missed the match with a muscle tear regardless, according to a press release from his club Villareal) and Javier Hernandez, this match could provide the perfect opportunity.

Jesus Corona will also not play for the visitors, as the Cruz Azul stopper will have to play in the CONCACAF tournament. In fact, Mexico will only travel to Arizona with a squad of 18 players, as ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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