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. 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 performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Mexico League Cup League Cup North America Total2006–2007Estudiantes TecosMexican Primera División50000000502007–200810000000102008–200900000000002009–2010901000001002010–2011142000000142 USA League Open Cup League Cup North America Total2011Seattle Sounders FCMajor League Soccer420020309220129143104418820134010003080 Total Mexico292100000302 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.
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