Julian Araujo has not made the decision between Mexico and the USA

Julian Araujo’s dilemma keep going, because so far, the Mexican-American side of the LA Galaxy has not decided which team he will represent, which is why he was left out of the announcement of the United States team for the Gold Cup and the USMNT technician, Gregg Berhalter, assured that the youth is not yet ready to make the decision.

After revealing the list of 23 American players who will be in the Gold Cup, Berhalter announced that he did not include Araujo, because he has not yet decided if he will represent the selection of the stars and stripes or the Mexican, which he can also represent, so had he been summoned to the Gold Cup, he would have been committed to the US team.

“It is a case in which (Araujo) has dual nationality and is not completely ready to commit to the team. He knew that the Gold Cup would define him permanently and he was not ready to take that step.”, Highlighted the USMNT technician.

Just a few days ago, it was revealed that the 19-year-old player has left the door open to be called up by Mexico, despite having already been part of the United States national team in tournaments with an age limit, so the decision of the Galaxy player is expected to come shortly.

Julian Araujo had been included in the preliminary list of 60 players of the United StatesHowever, Berhalter decided not to summon him to the Gold Cup, given his situation. The Mexican-American played the pre-Olympic past with the United States and made his debut last December in a friendly match against El Salvador.

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USA and Mexico fight Araujo

The Galaxy footballer has become one more player on the list of Mexican Americans who are fought by the national teams of Mexico and the United States, as is the case with Efraín Álvarez, who has decided to play for the ‘Tri’ and Although at the moment, Araujo seemed closer to USMNT, his situation could take a turn to decide on the Mexican team.