U.S. Cup ’97: Milutinovic announces Mexico roster

Mexico’s 20-man roster for U.S. Cup ’97 included only two players from first-half champion Santos: 36-year-old midfielder Benjamin Galindo and Nicolas Ramirez, who joins brother Ramon on the national team for the first time.

Goalkeepers — Hugo Pineda (Club America), Adolfo Rios (Veracruz).

Defenders — Pavel Pardo (Atlas), German Villa (Club America), Claudio Suarez (Guadalajara), Duilio Davino (UAG), Joel Sanchez (Guadalajara).

Midfielders — Ramon Ramirez (Guadalajara), Nicolas Ramirez (Santos), Alberto Coyote (Guadalajara), Alberto Garcia Aspe (Necaxa), Marcelino Bernal (Toluca), Benjamin Galindo (Santos), Enrique Alfaro (Toluca).

Forwards — Luis Garcia (Club America), Luis Hernandez (Necaxa), Zague (Atlante), Jose Manuel Abundis (Toluca), Carlos Hermosillo (Cruz Azul), Ricardo Pelaez (Necaxa).