I read in Soccer America that there's a possibility Danny could be capped by Mexico soon. Apparently, Lavolpe has contacted Necaxa's officials to see if Hernandez was interested. According to SA, Hernandez said he's interested in playing for Mexico. Anyone have more info on this? I know the rumors have been floating around for a while, but the SA article seems a bit more concrete than some other stuff I've heard. Would this be the first time an American-born player has played for another country?
wtf? why would they want to cap a player who isnt even a starter at his club. besides, he's already 27.
I think this call for DDH is more of the opinion of Mexican media than of Lavolpe. It would seem that they see this as a little battle to grab a dual nationality player to their side. If they can't beat us on the field... This could be the first of many more to come.... (maybe there's already been one)
I've been going out of my way to watch Necaxa games, and Danny has played as well as I have ever seen him play. However, he hardly stands out so much that you think - "Wow, that's one for El Tri to look out for." Seems like something that's just an interesting story with an angle. But if true, it's nice recognition for Daniel.
I am finding more than a bit of hilarity in the fact that the Mexican Federation is so desperate that they're even thinking about poaching our players. Marvelous, marvelous stuff.
Why not? He has no future with US national team anyway. If he ever play against us, I can see people chanting US reject. That would be pretty funny.
I was under the impression the Mexican fans, and perhaps media, were ardently disfavorable to non-native born Mexican national team players. In any event, it'd be hilarious if Hernandez gets capped by Mexico.
Well, the fact that Chivas is Mexico's favorite son should tell you something about their mentality, soccer wise.
If he ever is capped by El Tri, mention of him must be forever banned from this the 'Yanks Abroad' forum.
Did you guys read the SA article? Geez, if he's some friggin celebrity now in Texas, the Mexican-American community must be really scraping the bottom of the barrel for footballing heroes.