Striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco, who scored for Mexico in the last two World Cup, has been called up by Coach Ricardo Lavolpe for Mexico's April 28 friendly against the USA in Dallas.
Blanco's last appearance for El Tri came in a scoreless tie with Colombia in February 2003. He is one of only three players on the 20-man roster who played in Mexico's 2-0 loss to the USA in the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup. The other two are forward Jared Borgetti and defender Salvador Carmona.
In 2004 action so far, Mexico defeated Costa Rica (2-0), Ecuador (2-1) and tied Chile (1-1).
The last USA-Mexico game also take place in Texas: a scoreless tie in Houston, May 8, 2003.
Mexico roster for April 28 friendly vs. USA:
GOALKEEPERS
Oswaldo Sanchez (Chivas)
Moises Munoz (Morelia)
DEFENDERS
Omar Briceno (Tigres)
Ricardo Osorio (Cruz Azul)
Salvador Carmona (Chivas)
Francisco Javier Rodriguez (Chivas)
Mario Perez (Necaxa)
Duilio Davino (Club America)
Hector Altamirano (Santos)
Mario Mendez (Toluca)
MIDFIELDERS
Diego Martinez (Necaxa)
Rafael Garcia (Toluca)
Israel Lopez (Toluca)
Pavel Pardo (Club America)
Octavio Valdez (Pachuca)
FORWARDS
Omar Bravo (Chivas)
Jared Borgetti (Santos)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Club America)
Emilio Mora (Veracruz)
Jose de Jesus Mendoza (Club America)