Berterame's MLS Move: Pressure on World Cup Spot

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is MLS News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. German Bertoram, the Argentina-born striker for Mexico's national team, made a big move in January from Liga MX side, Monterey, to enter Miami-N. Major League Soccer, many questioned the switch, but the 27-year-old says he got full backing from L-Try Coach Javier Aguirre. Bertoram jumped at the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi and feels confident it won't hurt his shot at Mexico's 2026 World Cup. Frostur. He debuted for Mexico in 2024 and scored the winner and a friendly against Bolivia right before the transfer. Bertoram kicked off the Apertura 2025 season with two goals and two games from Monterey. So far with Inter Miami, the MLS Champions, he's played every minute of their first two matches this term, but hasn't netted his first official goal. Yet, Aguirre's support came up amid some scrutiny after his recent comments on another

1:02young Mexican player. Obed Vargas left Seattle Sounders in MLS for Atlético Madrid, and Aguirre admitted he hadn't planned to call him up before, but now has to focus on the. Kid in Lliga. Fans saw it as a subtle dig at MLS quality, especially time right after Bertoramé's move. That adds pressure in Mexico's heated race for striker spots ahead of the World Cup opener against South Africa in just over five months. Raúl Jimenez is the locked in starter with Santiago Jimenez as the top back up once he recovers from injury. Bertoram battles Lliga MX. Golden Boot winner Armando Gonzales and Saudi pro league stand out Julien Cayones, who are all versatile but fighting for. Just three spots. Recent form will decide it all. As the start of 2026 qualifiers, Cayones leads with 15 goals and 13 gains for Alcatsia. A menace has 5 and 12 for full him, Gonzales 6 and 11 split between Chivas and Mexico duty, while Bertoramé tallied 4 and 9 across.

2:04Monterey, national team, and early Miami action. Cayones has 0 and 0 due to injury. Goals and MLS could seal Bertoramé's ticket. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Don't need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.