Brandon Vazquez has said he’s “already made” the decision to play for the U.S. men’s national team over Mexico.
Vazquez was born in California but has dual citizenship and is also eligible for Mexico, which the USMNT will face in a friendly on Wednesday night in Glendale, Arizona.
Ahead of the game, Vazquez spoke to the media on Monday and said even after Diego Cocca took over El Tri in February, he’s heard nothing from the Mexican federation.
“I’ve heard absolutely nothing from them,” Vazquez said, repeating his answer from last summer when El Tri was coached by Tata Martino.
“Right now my mind is just on playing with the U.S. and creating a good relationship with the players around me and just winning myself a position here.”
Though Vazquez will still be eligible to play for Mexico after Wednesday’s game, which is not part of any official competition, the striker had the sound of a player with his international future already decided.
“I believe the decision is already made,” Vazquez said.
“I grew up playing with the U.S. youth national team and for me, the decision was where I feel I would fit best and where I think I would perform at my best and for me, that’s the United States,” he continued.
“I grew up with a lot of the players around here and I feel like my chemistry with the players around me fits best here, and I think I can perform my best with this group.”
The FC Cincinnati striker has become one of the best forwards in MLS in the past year, scoring 18 goals and adding eight assists last season.
Vazquez marked his USMNT debut in January with a goal against Serbia.
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