FRISCO, Texas (August 29, 2023) – FC Dallas Academy forward Anthony Ramírez has been called up by head coach Alex Diego to the Mexico U-18 Men’s Youth National Team camp in Slovenia for the September FIFA International from September 4-12,
Ramirez, 17, has recorded seven starts in 13 appearances registering 631 minutes played. The forward has contributed with two goals and two assists in his first professional season. Ramirez earned MLS NEXT Rising Star of Matchday 11 honors for his game-winning brace against Los Angeles Galaxy II on June 4 at Choctaw Stadium.
MEXICO U-18 SCHEDULE AND ROSTER
The Mexican U-18 Men‘s Youth National Team will compete in the Slovenia Nations Cup from September 3-14. Mexico will open play against United Arab Emirates on September 6, then against host nation Slovenia on September 9 and will close out group play on September 12 versus Portugal.
GOALKEEPERS (2): Luis Ramírez (León), Pablo Lara (Pumas)
DEFENDERS (6): Angel Chávez (Necaxa), Ari Contreras (Pachuca), César Bustos (Monterrey), Everardo López (Toluca), Francisco Méndez (Guadalajara), José Pachuca (Puebla)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Arath Moreno (Necaxa), Ariel Castro (Guadalajara), Brandon Tellez (LA Galaxy), Cristopher Benítez (Cruz Azul), Jesús Lara (Pachuca), Jonatan Villal (Atlanta United)
FORWARDS (6): Alexei Domínguez (Pachuca), Anthony Ramírez (FC Dallas), Antonio Herrera (Seattle Sounders), Erick Medrano (Sporting de Gijón), Santiago López (Pumas).
