RENO, Nev. – Reno 1868 FC midfielder, Junior Burgos has been called to represent the Salvadoran National Team for the second time under his tenure with the club. Burgos will be away with El Salvador from May 25-28 and again from June 8-18.

“Having Junior (Burgos) called to represent his country illustrates the talent on our team,” said Andy Smith, general manager of Reno 1868 FC. “His presence with El Salvador will allow our club to further establish international recognition.”

Burgos will fill El Salvador’s roster for the following matches:

May 27 v Honduras at RFK Stadium

June 10 v Venezuela at Red Bull Arena

June 13 v Ecuador at Red Bull Arena

“It’s an honor to represent my country,” said Burgos. “I’m excited to compete at the international level again and bring my experience back to the Biggest Little City.”

Burgos currently holds eight caps with the El Salvadoran national team. The midfielder has also competed alongside his fellow countrymen in the Central American Cup. Burgos has previously competed against top-tier international talent from countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and Panama. In Burgos’ previous call up he scored the lone goal against Club Deportivo Olimpia of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras (Honduran National Professional Football League).

Burgos will resume playing with Reno 1868 FC on Saturday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. against Rio Grande Valley FC at Greater Nevada. Following the June 7 match, Burgos will play with El Salvador again from June 8-14, then return to Reno for its away match against Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m.

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