Santa Rosa native Jonathan Gonzalez called up to Mexico's national soccer team

The midfielder will play in next week's exhibition against Bosnia and Herzegovina.|
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS

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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