The Mexico National Team program is continuing to attract promising young talent from both sides of the border, with recent call-ups highlighting the depth and reach of their youth scouting network. Several players from U.S. based MLS academies have been invited to participate in Mexico U16 and U15 national team camps, signaling a strategic focus on developing dual-national players within the Mexico Nt system.
Among the standouts in the U16 camp are Diego Lopez (Philadelphia Union), Adrian Anguiano (FC Dallas), and Carlos Diaz (LAFC). Lopez, previously part of the U.S. U15 Boys National Team, is making his first appearance with the Mexico NT, marking a significant shift in his international allegiance. His experience with the U.S. youth setup adds an interesting dimension to the Mexican squad. Anguiano, a defender from FC Dallas, also brings prior U.S. youth national team camp experience, having participated in the U.S. U14 BNT regional camp. Diaz, a midfielder from the LAFC Academy, continues the trend of LAFC sending players to Mexico NT youth teams, following in the footsteps of Erik Duenas, Christian Torres, and Tony Leone who were called up to the Mexico U17 squad the previous month.
Adding to the influx of talent, Daniel Fregoso, a San Jose Earthquakes Academy player and Allstate Sueño Alianza alumnus, has been called up to the Mexico U15 National Team. Fregoso, like Lopez, has prior experience with the U.S. U14 Boys National Team, making his commitment to the Mexico NT program a noteworthy acquisition.
These call-ups underscore Mexico’s proactive approach in identifying and integrating dual-national players into their youth national teams. This strategy not only broadens the talent pool for Mexico NT but also strengthens the competitive level within their youth programs, ensuring a bright future for Mexican soccer on the international stage. The inclusion of players from prominent MLS academies indicates a growing recognition of the quality of youth development in the United States and the strategic advantage of tapping into this resource for the Mexico NT.
