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Prior to its semifinal matchup against Honduras Wednesday in Houston, Mexico added depth to its roster following the suspension of five players earlier this month.

Coach Jose Manuel de la Torre has decided to bring in defenders Paul Aguilar, Hector Reynoso and Hiram Mier as replacements for the remainder of the Gold Cup.

Mexico U-22 goalkeeper Luis Mitchel and forward Marco Fabian left for Colombia Monday with the U-22 team but are on stand-by should the team need them.

Starting goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and starting defender Francisco Rodriguez were among the five players suspended for testing positive for clenbuterol.  Bench players Edgar Duenas, Christian Bermudez and Antonio Naelson were also banned from the team.

The Mexican Futbol Federation was officially informed by CONCACAF late Sunday night that it would be allowed to fill its 23-man roster.

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The Columbus Crew announced on Monday that they have signed 28-year-old midfielder Josh Gardner to a multi-year contract. Per league and club policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Josh is a left-footed player with good passing ability," said Crew head coach Robert Warzycha. "He was drafted by the Galaxy so he has some MLS experience, and will provide the depth on the left side that we need."

Gardner was originally a first round draft choice of the Los Angeles Galaxy back in 2004, but never stuck with the Western Conference team, making only 21 appearances with the club over two years. He also spent time with the NASL version of the Seattle Sounders and most recently played with the Carolina Railhawks.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for me," Gardner said. "I am very happy that the coaching staff saw something in me and decided to bring me on board. I am humbled by my journey to get here, but it is a great opportunity to come to a team that has such great tradition. I look forward to the hard work and to continue that tradition by helping the team achieve its goals.”

The midfielder attended the Univeristy of Cinncinnati from 2001-2003 where he played in all 60 matches for the Bearcats.

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