OGUCHI ONYEWU


(US Soccer)
Oguchi's Facts:
Position: Defense
Date of Birth: 5/13/82
Ht: 6-4
Wt: 204
Caps/Goals: 27/3
First Appearance: 10/13/04 v. Panama
Club: Standard Liege (Belgium)

BUFFALO SOLDIER FILE

Hopes are high for this DC born Nigerian descendant who towers in the middle of the defense and has the size and strength to become an excellent central defender for the US.

An All-American as a sophmore at Clemson, he left to explore his options in Europe. He signed with FC Metz in the French First Division but saw limited playing time during the 2002-03 season. A loan spell to with La Louvière the following season introduced him to the Belgian League and he was loaned out again, this time to Standard.

He has shown well in Belgium and that got him looks with the National Team. A young member of Soccer's Buffalo Soldiers to keep your eye on.





PHOTOS

Gooch battling against TnT legend Dwight Yorke (MSN/Fox Sports)
Oguchi Onyewu stares down Mexico's Jared Borgetti(ESPN)

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