Chivas pair Brian Gutiérrez and Richy Ledezma have both been included on Mexico’s roster for upcoming friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.
Both players have previously been capped for the U.S. men’s national team, and have now received their first call-ups for El Tri.
Per FIFA regulations, a player with less than three senior international caps prior to the age of 21 can switch nations.
Gutiérrez played for the USMNT as recently as January 2025, making his first two senior national team appearances in friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who was born and raised in Illinois, recently moved to Chivas after spending six seasons with the Chicago Fire.
Gutiérrez was born and raised in the United States but is eligible for Mexico through his parents.
Ledezma was born in Arizona and has only represented the United States at the international level, but is also eligible for Mexico through his parents.
The 25-year-old has one cap for the U.S. at the senior level, which came in November 2020. He’s also played for the U.S. at the U-19, U-20 and U-23 levels.
Ledezma joined Chivas last year after spending most of his pro career in the Netherlands with PSV.
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