American soccer player (born 1986)

Samuel Ochoa Oregel (born September 4, 1986 in Morelia, México) is an American former soccer player.

Contents

• 1 Professional career
• 2 International career
• 3 Career statistics
• 4 Personal life
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Professional career

Ochoa began his professional career in the youth ranks of Estudiantes Tecos. He made his debut for Tecos first team during the 2006 season. However, he did not receive significant playing time with the first team.

After spending 5 seasons with Estudiantes Tecos, Ochoa signed with Major League Soccer on August 24, 2011 and was acquired via the MLS allocation process by Seattle Sounders FC on August 26. He made his MLS debut for the Sounders on September 24, 2011, coming on as a subs*ute for Nate Jaqua in a 3–1 road win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He scored his first goal for Seattle on 10/15/2011 v. San Jose Earthquakes in Kasey Keller's final regular season home match helping his club in a 2–1 victory.

International career

He was part of the American U-20 squad in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and played in four matches. Ochoa also scored one goal against Turkey in a 3–2 loss.

Career statistics

Personal life

Ochoa holds an American p*port, and he is also brother of Jesús Ochoa, another footballer, and is related to Lights FC in stadium DJ, DJ Ocho.

References

External links

• Sammy Ochoa – FIFA compe*ion record (archived)
• Sammy Ochoa at Major League Soccer