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Ramos opens up about Gonzalez's decision: 'If you feel Mexican, play for Mexico'

The United States U-20 coach admits he tried everything to keep the Monterrey midfielder in the U.S. setup, but the decision came down to the player

BRADENTON, Fla. — Tab Ramos has convened more than 150 of the top U.S. youth national team prospects for an unprecedented U.S. youth summit, and one of the messages he has made clear to that contingent is that playing for the United States has to matter more than any other team they might play for.

That message is important this week, in the wake of Jonathan Gonzalez’s decision to play for Mexico.