RENO, Nev. – Reno 1868 FC announced on Thursday that midfielder Junior Burgos had been selected to represent El Salvador at the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Burgos has made eight previous appearances for his country. La Selecta will face Mexico (July 9), Curacao (July 13) and Jamaica (July 16) in the tournament’s opening round.

“I think this is a huge opportunity to play at the highest level possible,” Burgos said. “I think this is the biggest regional tournament and it’s exciting. I am really looking forward to representing my country.”