With an eye on the upcoming Copa América 2024, Héctor Herrera, the midfielder for Houston Dynamo, voiced worry over the apparent absence of MLS players from the Mexican National Team. Herrera speculated that this omission could stem from the rivalry between Liga MX and the North American league.

"I personally do consider that we are not taken into account (by the Tri), that they do not give value to the level you are experiencing here. I don't know if it's because of the competition between leagues, between MLS and Liga MX," Herrera mentioned in an interview with TUDN.

In support of his stance, Herrera highlighted his own strong performances for Houston Dynamo last year where he was not called up for the Concacaf Nations League, despite his impressive form. He also referenced the case of Alan Pulido, who netted 14 goals in 28 matches with Kansas City in MLS but did not receive a chance with the national team.

"Last year I considered that I was at a great level, perhaps one of the best in my career. Alan (Pulido) seemed to me to be at an excellent level, scoring a lot of goals, and he was never taken into account. (Carlos) Vela is another topic, but I consider that Alan was at a very good level and the national team was not in a good place regarding forwards," added Herrera.

Moreover, Herrera noted that Jaime Lozano invited him to a training camp during the FIFA date in September 2023 for friendly matches against Australia and Uzbekistan but was not reconsidered subsequently.

Social media users discussed the broader issues within the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and perceived call-up problems, highlighting discontent with the handling of player selection and development. Some fans suggested that the institutional shortcomings within the FMF may contribute to the exclusion of MLS players and the overall dissatisfaction with the national team's decisions.

The debate over the perceived quality levels between Liga MX and MLS was also raised, with some fans pointing to MLS players receiving call-ups from European, South American, and African national teams as evidence that MLS talent is valued elsewhere. The discussion also delved into the global comparison of leagues and the varying perceptions of MLS compared to European football.

The situation raises questions about the criteria for national team selection and highlights the ongoing dialogue within Mexican soccer circles regarding talent evaluation and player inclusion from different leagues.