The tug of war between the US and Mexico for the services of netminder Jesse Gonzalez just got hotter. Gonzalez was born in the United States, but both of his parents are from Mexico, forcing a decision for the young 22-year-old as to which country he will represent.

Earlier this week, a report came out saying that Gonzalez would choose Mexico over the United States. Gonzalez denied that in an interview during the week and again after tonight's game when I caught up with him.

"At the moment, I'm just focused right now here," Gonzalez said. "If the opportunity comes for whichever one, we'll see the options and I'll talk to my family and the people around me and we'll see what happens from there."

When asked if he would represent the United States, Gonzalez left the door open.

"We'll see," Gonzalez said. "Right now, I'm focused on FC Dallas and we'll see from there."

Later in the evening after FC Dallas’ 6-2 victory over Real Salt Lake, Gonzalez was named to the 40 man United States preliminary Gold Cup roster.

And according to Fox Sport’s Stu Holden, Gonzalez would accept a US call-up per his agent.

So game on Mexico, as the US is making overtures for the young FC Dallas starlet.

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