Full name Samuel Ochoa Oregel Name Sammy Ochoa Salary 55,000 USD (2012) Playing position Role Soccer Player Children Lucio Ochoa | Current team Tulsa Roughnecks Height 1.83 m Siblings Jesus Ochoa 2005–2006 Estudiantes Tecos Weight 86 kg | |
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Date of birth (1986-09-04) September 4, 1986 (age 29) Number 26 (Seattle Sounders FC / Forward) | ||
Sammy Ochoa Highlights 2015/2016
Samuel Ochoa Oregel (born September 4, 1986 in Morelia, México) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sacramento Republic FC.
Contents
- Sammy Ochoa Highlights 20152016
- Player profile sammy ochoa
- Professional career
- International career
- Personal life
- References
Player profile sammy ochoa
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 substitute 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.
Personal life
Ochoa holds an American passport, and he is also brother of Jesús Ochoa, another footballer.
