FIFA clears defender Araujo to play for Mexico national team
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United States defender Julián Araujo has been cleared to change his national eligibility to Mexico. FIFA confirmed the switch on Monday. The 20-year-old LA Galaxy defender made his debut for the U.S. last December in a friendly. He started at right back in a 6-0 win over El Salvador. Araujo previously represented the U.S. at age-group levels through the Under-23 team. He is from Lompoc, California, and has family ties to Mexico. Araujo was yet to play a competitive game for the U.S. senior team and was eligible within FIFA’s rules to switch national teams.