In-form FC Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez has said he’s been in touch with U.S. Soccer about a possible national team call-up, but he has not heard anything from the Mexican federation.
Vazquez is perhaps the most in-form striker in MLS at present, having scored 14 goals this season including six in his last six matches.
That production has led to calls for the 23-year-old to be given a chance with either the USMNT or Mexico, both of which have major question marks at the striker position heading toward the World Cup.
But in an appearance on ESPN’s Futbol Americas from the MLS All-Star Game in Minnesota, Vazquez said only one of the two countries he is eligible to represent has been in touch.
“U.S. is talking to me, Mexico has not talked to me,” Vazquez said before adding that one of USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter’s assistant coaches was at his most recent match over the weekend.
“I was talking to Anthony Hudson, one of Gregg’s assistants a couple nights ago in Cincinnati,” Vazquez said. “He came out to the game to watch. He was basically just telling me what the U.S. national team looks for in a number nine, what I do good, what they think I can improve on a little bit. But they’re happy and impressed with my performances recently, and [they said] to keep going and keep scoring and there will be a chance to be with them.”
Asked what he can offer the USMNT, Vazquez said: “Goals, hold-up play and creativity up front.”
Vazquez was born in California but has dual citizenship and has indicated he is open to playing for either the USMNT or Mexico.
“Yes, I’m open to the two national teams,” Vazquez told Fox Sports Radio in Mexico last month. “The two doors are open, I’m ready for anything, for whatever comes and I am prepared for any of the two.”
Watch Vazquez’s full interview
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