Andre Ochoa (born January 27, 2002) is an American college soccer player who plays as a forward for the UCLA Bruins.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 27, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Anaheim, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | UCLA Bruins | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2018 | Irvine Strikers | ||
| 2018–2020 | LA Galaxy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | San Diego State Aztecs | 27 | (7) |
| 2022– | UCLA Bruins | 19 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020 | LA Galaxy II | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | New Mexico United U23 | 3 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 27, 2021 | |||
Career edit
Youth edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Club edit
- As of match played July 20, 2020[5]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| LA Galaxy II | 2020 | USL Championship | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Phoenix Rising vs. LA Galaxy II – 12 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "Two takeaways: Men's soccer wraps up first season with Hopkins at helm". thedailyaztec.com. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ "Andre Ochoa - Men's Soccer". uclabruins.com. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ "New Mexico United | Andre Ochoa". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "USA – A. Ochoa – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
External links edit
- Andre Ochoa at US Soccer Development Academy
- Andre Ochoa at SDSU Athletics
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