The Mexican national soccer team, led by Javier “Vasco” Aguirre, announced a preliminary list of 35 players for the international friendlies it will play in June against Switzerland and Turkey. These matches will serve as preparation before defining the final group that will represent Mexico in the 2025 Gold Cup, to be held from June 14 to July 6 in the United States.
Among those called up, two highly anticipated names stand out: Guillermo Memo Ochoa, goalkeeper for Portugal’s AVS, and Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, striker for San Diego FC of the MLS. Both return to the national team after absences that generated great debate among fans and the sports media.
Make a difference
Memo Ochoa, with more than 140 international caps, returns to the squad after not being considered in the final stages of the Nations League.
At 39, he remains one of the most influential Mexican goalkeepers in recent history.
For his part, Chucky Lozano had not worn the “Tri” jersey since March 2024.
His good momentum in the MLS – with goals and assists at the start of the season – opened the doors to the national team once again.
These returns not only bring quality and leadership, but also key experience for a team in transition that is looking to consolidate with new young players.
Two key tests
The friendly matches will be played on U.S. soil.
Mexico will face Switzerland on June 7 in Salt Lake City, followed by Turkey on June 10 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Among the call-ups, two highly anticipated names stand out
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Following these matches, Aguirre will announce the final roster of 26 players who will compete in the Gold Cup.
Complete list of called-up ones
Goalkeepers:
Alex Padilla (Pumas UNAM)
Luis Ángel Malagón (América)
Raúl Rangel (Guadalajara)
Memo Ochoa (AVS – Portugal)
Defenders:
Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul)
Jesús Orozco (Cruz Azul)
Julián Araujo (Bournemouth – England)
Emilio Lara (Necaxa)
Israel Reyes (América)
Ramón Juárez (América)
César Montes (Lokomotiv – Russia) Juan Sánchez Purata (Tigres UANL) Jesús Angulo (Tigres UANL) Gilberto Sepúlveda (Guadalajara) Johan Vásquez (Tigres UANL) Russia)
Juan Sánchez Purata (Tigres UANL)
Jesús Angulo (Tigres UANL)
Gilberto Sepúlveda (Guadalajara)
Johan Vásquez (Genoa – Italy)
Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar – Netherlands)
Jesús Gallardo (Toluca)
Midfielders:
Edson Álvarez (West Ham – England)
Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow – Russia)
Marcel Ruiz (Toluca)
Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
Orbelín Pineda (AEK Atenas – Greece)
Gilberto Mora (Tijuana)
Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
Jeremy Márquez (Atlas)
Forwards:
Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC – USA.)
Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara)
Efraín Álvarez (Tijuana)
Raúl Jiménez (Fulham – England)
Henry Martín (América)
Santiago Giménez (AC Milan – Italy)
Ángel Sepúlveda (Cruz Azul)
Alexis Vega (Toluca)
Julián Quiñones (Al Qadsiah – Saudi Arabia)
César Huerta (Anderlecht – Belgium)
Mexico arrives as one of the favorites to win the regional tournament, where it defends the title won in the previous edition.
With a mix of international experience and emerging youth, the team will seek to remain the main soccer reference in CONCACAF.
For Hispanic fans in the U.S., the friendly matches will be an ideal opportunity to accompany the team before the official debut.
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