The right back will sit out this summer's Gold Cup amid interest from CONCACAF's top two powers
U.S. men's national team boss Gregg Berhalter says that Julian Araujo was left off the team's Gold Cup squad because he is "not fully ready to commit" his international future to the U.S.
The LA Galaxy fullback is also eligible for Mexico and, despite joining the U.S. for friendlies, playing in the Gold Cup would have officially cap-tied him to the USMNT.
With heavy competition at right-back a factor, Berhalter says the door remains open for Araujo if and when he decides he's ready to officially solidify his international future.