Santa Rosa native Jonathan Gonzalez called up to Mexico's national soccer team
Midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez, a Santa Rosa native, has been called up for the first time to play for the Mexican national team in an exhibition against Bosnia & Herzegovina leading to the 2018 World Cup.
Gonzalez, 18, who grew up playing for the Atletic Santa Rosa club, asked FIFA for a chance to switch sides and play for Mexico.
The Mexican federation said Thursday it received confirmation from FIFA. Mexico faces Bosnia & Herzegovina on Wednesday in San Antonio.
The 18-year-old Gonzalez plays for Monterrey in Mexico and last season was chosen as one of the league's best players.
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