![]() ![]() Torres said the process to getting to the Olympics was a lengthy one that started four years ago. “I played three games, four if you count an intra-squad scrimmage, so I’m in rhythm and if Wade and the coaching staff decide I’ll play, I know I can help the team.” “I come from the Mexico Under-23s feeling physically and emotionally fit, and I’ve played games,” said Torres after Thursday’s practice, hours before finding out he was on Mexico’s Under-23 roster. Torres, who arrived in Houston earlier this week after spending three weeks in a training camp with Mexico’s U-23s, says he’s ready to play if called upon. The Mexican international made the roster despite only having seven MLS appearances this season (two starts), amassing 225 minutes with no goals and one assist. I’m happy to be able to represent the Houston Dynamo and MLS.” ![]() “My face doesn’t show it right now, but inside I’m filled with many emotions and I’m happy to be on the roster that will represent my country and try to repeat in winning a gold medal like in London. For him, playing in the Olympics is a childhood dream. ![]() Shortly after landing in Orlando, Florida, where the Dynamo will face Orlando City Friday night (8 pm ET UniMás), Torres said he could barely find the words to express his happiness. He’s also the only MLS player, and the only one outside of Liga MX to make the squad. Torres was one of 18 players named to Mexico’s roster for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. On Thursday, the 23-year-old's moment finally arrived. Like the rest of his nation, Torres watched with delight as the Mexico Under-23 national team won the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, but the triumph was bittersweet because he narrowly missed out on a roster spot. Houston Dynamo forward Erick “Cubo” Torres was waiting for this moment four years ago, but it never came. ![]()
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