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Ventura Alvarado hoping Liguilla performances would impress Klinsmann

The defender would like more national team caps and believes showcasing his skills in Liga MX's postseason would be a step in the right direction.

U.S. international Ventura Alvarado believes playing for Club America in the Liga MX playoffs would be a big boost for his national team prospects.

America hasn't clinched a spot in the eight-team Liguilla but needs only a draw Saturday against Atlas to extend its season. Alvarado, a center back who has appeared for the U.S. in friendlies against Denmark, Switzerland and Mexico in the past two months, said club success can catch the eye of United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann.