El Tri

Mexico's forward Alexis Vega celebrates after scoring against Cuba on June 15, 2019 during their opening round 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

Vega scores debut goal for El Tri during dominant 7-0 win

Antuna hat trick leads Mexico to easy win over Cuba

Martino, Mexico face Cuba in a game that matters

Ochoa: Put well-being of players ahead of profit

DOETICHEM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 31: Jairo Torres of Mexico U21 during the match between Holland U21 v Mexico U21 at the De Vijverberg on May 31, 2019 in Doetichem Netherlands (Photo by Peter Lous/Soccrates/Getty Images)

El Tri U-22 squad comes up short in Toulon

International friendly match match between The Netherlands U21 and Mexico U21 at the Vijverberg stadium on May 31, 2019 in Doetinchem, The Netherlands(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Under-22 squad has tough test in Toulon semifinal

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 09: Jonathan dos Santos celebrates first goal of Mexico during the match between Ecuador and Mexico at AT&T Stadium on June 9, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Team Mexico wins, but takes another injury hit

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 09: Mexico celebrates a second goal during the match against Ecuador at AT&T Stadium on June 9, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

El Tri outscores Ecuador in final Gold Cup warm-up

ATLANTA, GA JUNE 05: Mexico head coach Gerardo Martino gestures to the referee during the international friendly match between Mexico and Venezuela on June 6th, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mexico plays Ecuador in final warm-up before Gold Cup

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 05: The Mexico national team before the international friendly between Mexico and Venezuela on June 5, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mexico vs Venezuela: The positives and the negatives

GDYNIA, POLAND - MAY 29: Mario Trejo and Efrain Orona of Mexico look dejected after defeat in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup group B match between Ecuador and Mexico at Gdynia Stadium on May 29, 2019 in Gdynia, Poland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mexico’s junior teams fail to convince … so far

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 05: Mexico's Rodolfo Pizarro (20) celebrates his goal with teammates during the international friendly between Mexico and Venezuela on June 5, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Team Mexico: 3-1 win over Venezuela silences critics

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 05: A Mexico fans celebrates a Mexico goal during the international friendly between Mexico and Venezuela on June 5, 2019 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Álvarez injury mars flashy win for Team Mexico

ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 04: Head coach of the Mexico National Team Gerardo Martino talks to Gerardo Torrado during a training session session at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 4, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Team Mexico preps for Gold Cup against Venezuela

SANTA CLARA, CA - MARCH 26: Head coach of Mexico Gerardo Martino looks the game during the friendly match between Paraguay and Mexico at Levi's Stadium on March 26, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Venezuela friendly to be final audition for a few players

COLUMBUS, OH - MAY 08: Los Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (9) and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Uriel Antuna (18) react after Columbus Crew SC midfielder Hector Jimenez (not pictured) scored a goal in the MLS regular season game between the Columbus Crew SC and the Los Angelas Galaxy on May 8, 2019 at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Galaxy starlet Uriel Antuna has opportunity with El Tri

GELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 18: Hector Herrera of Porto during the UEFA Champions League match between Schalke 04 v FC Porto at the Veltins Arena on September 18, 2018 in Gelsenkirchen Germany (Photo by Peter Lous/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Herrera transfer will impact El Tri’s World Cup campaign

The head coach of the Mexican national football team, Argentine Gerardo "Tata" Martino, delivers a press conference at the High Performance Centre (CAR) in the outskirts of Mexico City, on May 14, 2019. (Photo by CLAUDIO CRUZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read CLAUDIO CRUZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Mexico’s Gold Cup roster continues to shrink

SANTA CLARA, CA - MARCH 26: Jonathan Dos Santos of Mexico (6) during the International Friendly Match between Mexico and Paraguay at Levi's Stadium on March 26. 2019 in Santa Clara, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Can Jonathan dos Santos fill Herrera’s boots for El Tri?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 13: Carlos Vela #10 of Los Angeles FC reacts after earning a corner kick during a 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati at Banc of California Stadium on April 13, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

As Vela dominates MLS, is he done with Team Mexico?

Porto's Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera grimaces during a press conference at the Dragao Stadium in Porto on April 16, 2019 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Porto and Liverpool. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo credit should read MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

How would Hector Herrera look in an Arsenal kit?

Argentine coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino listens to questions during his presentation as new coach of the Mexican national football team, at the High Performance Centre (CAR) on the outskirts of Mexico City on January 7, 2019. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP) (Photo credit should read PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold Cup is perfect time to transition toward 2022

Porto's Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera runs with the ball after his team scored a goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Porto and Liverpool at the Dragao Stadium in Porto on April 17, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Midfielder Herrera confirms he’ll skip the Gold Cup

VANCOUVER, BC - APRIL 17: Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela (10) jumps for the ball during their match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place on April 17, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver won the match 1-0. (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Carlos Vela wins second MLS Player of Month Award

MONTERREY, MEXICO - JULY 29: Jonathan Gonzalez (L) of Monterrey fights for the ball with Juan Albin (R) of Veracruz during the 2nd round match between Monterrey and Veracruz as part of the Torneo Apertura 2017 Liga MX at BBVA Bancomer Stadium on July 29, 2017 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Lopez/LatinContent/Getty Images)

Jonathan Gonzalez earns CCL Young Player Award

OLIVAL, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 1: FC Porto forward Junior Joao Maleck Robles celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Youth League match between FC Porto and RB Leipzig at Centro de Estagios do Olival on November 1, 2017 in Olival, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Guadalajara native Joao Maleck, the forgotten U-20 player

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 30: Eduardo Vargas #9 of Tigres struggles for the ball with Edson Alvarez #4 of America during the 12th round match between America and Tigres UANL as part of the Torneo Clausura 2019 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on March 30, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

What’s next for America’s Edson Alvarez?

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring his sides second goal with a Maskduring The FA Emirates Cup Semi-Final match between Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom on 07 Apr 2019. (Photo by Action Foto Sport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Donning a mask causes controversy for Raul Jimenez