Jonathan Gómez on Mexico roster for Guatemala friendly

April 22, 2022
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Jonathan Gómez, an 18-year-old right back who made his U.S. debut in December, was among 20 players picked by Mexico coach Gerardo Martino for an exhibition against Guatemala on April 27 at Orlando, Florida.

Gómez, who plays for Real Sociedad’s B team in Spain’s second tier, made his U.S. debut when he entered in the 84th minute of an exhibition against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Dec. 18. Because it was not a competitive match, he was not tied to the U.S.

Gómez was born in North Richland Hills, Texas, to Mexican parents. He was selected the USL Championships young player of the year in 2021 with second-tier Louisville.

Real Salt Lake goalkeeper David Ochoa also is on the roster announced Thursday and could make his Mexico debut. The 21-year-old started for the U.S. under-23 team in Olympic qualifying in March last year and was selected for a national team roster for a December 2020 exhibition against El Salvador before a strained right quadriceps caused him to be replaced by San Jose goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski.