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FC Dallas keeper Jesse Gonzalez to represent Mexico rather than U.S.

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FC Dallas' Jesse Gonzalez talks how proud he is to be a product of the FC Dallas youth academy.

FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez has decided to represent Mexico rather than the United States if given the opportunity to play senior international football.

Gonzalez, a Mexican-American, had verbally accepted an invitation to the U.S. camp in 2016 before changing his mind and joining Mexico's Olympic-bound under-23 team instead.

The 21-year-old has represented both Mexico's U20s and U23s but would be eligible to play for either country until being called into a senior team.