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Why right back Raul Lopez could hit it big with Mexico in Vegas

The Pachuca defender has a chance to leave the Sin City having solidified his reliability at a spot where El Tri needs more depth.

LAS VEGAS — Everyone who comes here thinks they're going to hit it big, but Raul Lopez has reason to think his trip to Las Vegas will pay off.

The Pachuca right back is one of two players on the Mexico roster to face Iceland on Wednesday who could potentially suit up on the right side of Juan Carlos Osorio's preferred 4-3-3 formation. Along with Tigres' Jesus Duenas, who also plays in midfield, there were no other players who profile as right backs called up.