Sammy Ochoa Explained

Sammy Ochoa
Fullname:Samuel Ochoa Oregel
Birth Date:4 September 1986
Birth Place:Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico
Height:1.82m (05.97feet)
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2005–2006
Youthclubs1:Estudiantes Tecos
Years1:2006–2011
Clubs1:Estudiantes Tecos
Caps1:29
Goals1:2
Years2:2011–2013
Clubs2:Seattle Sounders FC
Caps2:17
Goals2:3
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Lobos BUAP
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Wilmington Hammerheads
Caps4:25
Goals4:6
Years5:2015–2016
Clubs5:Tulsa Roughnecks
Caps5:54
Goals5:20
Years6:2017
Clubs6:Sacramento Republic
Caps6:27
Goals6:8
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:Las Vegas Lights
Caps7:41
Goals7:10
Nationalyears1:2005
Nationalteam1:United States U20
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008
Nationalteam2:United States U23
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:October 25, 2019
Ntupdate:October 10, 2011

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

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.[1] 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

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

Career statistics

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
MexicoLeagueCupLeague CupNorth AmericaTotal
2006–2007Estudiantes TecosMexican Primera División5000000050
2007–20081000000010
2008–20090000000000
2009–201090100000100
2010–2011142000000142
USALeagueOpen CupLeague CupNorth AmericaTotal
2011Seattle Sounders FCMajor League Soccer4200203092
201291431044188
20134010003080
TotalMexico292100000302
USA17353301043510
Career total46563301046512

Personal life

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

Notes and References

  1. News: Ex-US youth international signs MLS deal . Major League Soccer . 24 August 2011 . 24 August 2011 .