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'My heart is with Mexico' - USMNT starlet Araujo opts for allegiance switch

The 20-year-old, a once-capped senior USMNT international who represented the Stars and Stripes throughout his youth career, has opted for El Tri

LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo has confirmed that he has switched his international allegiance from the United States to Mexico, stating that his heart lies with the latter.

The 20-year-old, a once-capped senior USMNT international who represented the Stars and Stripes throughout his youth career, holds dual citizenship with both nations.

But having reportedly turned down a place in this year's U.S. Gold Cup squad over fears of becoming cap-tied to his home country, the California native has now revealed that he will play for El Tri.