Andre Ochoa Explained

Andre Ochoa
Birth Date:27 January 2002
Birth Place:Anaheim, California, United States
Height:175 cm
Position:Forward
Currentclub:UCLA Bruins
Clubnumber:8
Youthyears1:2016–2018
Youthclubs1:Irvine Strikers
Youthyears2:2018–2020
Youthclubs2:LA Galaxy
Collegeyears1:2020–2022
College1:San Diego State Aztecs
Collegecaps1:27
Collegegoals1:7
Collegeyears2:2022–
College2:UCLA Bruins
Collegecaps2:19
Collegegoals2:3
Years1:2020
Clubs1:LA Galaxy II
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:New Mexico United U23
Caps2:3
Goals2:4
Club-Update:May 27, 2021

Andre Ochoa (born January 27, 2002) is an American college soccer player who plays as a forward for the UCLA Bruins.

Career

Youth

Ochoa played the majority of his youth career in his native California, playing for the Irvine Strikers before joining the LA Galaxy youth system in 2018. In 2020, Ochoa made his professional debut with the club's USL Championship affiliate LA Galaxy II, appearing in a 4–0 defeat to the Phoenix Rising.[1] However, Ochoa was registered as a member of the Galaxy's academy, allowing him to maintain his college eligibility.

College

In the fall of 2020, Ochoa began his collegiate career at San Diego State University. Scoring twice in 10 matches, he was named to the All-Pac-12 Second Team as a freshman.[2] He played two seasons at San Diego State where he finished with 27 appearances and seven goals.[3] Ahead of the 2022 NCAA Division I men's soccer season, Ochoa transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles. During his junior year, he made 19 appearances, scoring three goals.

Senior

In 2020, Ochoa made one appearance in USL Championship for LA Galaxy II. In 2022, Ochoa made three appearances for New Mexico United U23, scoring four goals.[4]

Career statistics

Club

[5]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
LA Galaxy II2020USL Championship1010
Career total1010

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phoenix Rising vs. LA Galaxy II – 12 July 2020 – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. May 27, 2021.
  2. Web site: Two takeaways: Men’s soccer wraps up first season with Hopkins at helm. thedailyaztec.com. May 14, 2021. May 27, 2021.
  3. Web site: Andre Ochoa - Men's Soccer . uclabruins.com . November 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: New Mexico United Andre Ochoa . uslleaguetwo.com . November 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: USA – A. Ochoa – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway. int.soccerway.com. May 27, 2021.