US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations Cup

October 10th, 2009 Onyewu, Altidore fight for playing time in EuropeSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Oguchi Onyewu has played a grand total of 31 minutes in games that count with AC Milan since landing a contract with one of the largest and most prestigious clubs in the world. Jozy Altidore has done only slightly better at Hull, a team struggling to survive in the English Premier League, getting two starts and four substitute appearances in nine matches since his arrival.

August 28th, 2009 Bradley picks roster for US's next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept.

August 12th, 2009 Ching, Davies start at forward for USMEXICO CITY — Brian Ching and Charlie Davies have been given starts at forward for the United States in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico. Steve Cherundolo returned at right back Wednesday after missing the first five qualifiers of the year because of a hip injury, and Carlos Bocanegra played left back, as he did in June's Confederations Cup.

August 7th, 2009 Bocanegra leads familiar US rosterCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. The Americans have never won in Mexico and will try to end the 0-22-1 tailspin on Aug.

July 27th, 2009 Far from home, Inter Milan tops rival AC Milan 2-0FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — They were 3,800 miles from foggy San Siro, and that's not all that was different for Inter Milan and AC Milan when they met outside of Italy for just the third time in 101 years.

July 25th, 2009 Zhirkov goal gives Chelsea 2-1 win over AC MilanBALTIMORE — It was a rare post-game news conference: Both coaches sitting at the same table after a game that both men treated with the utmost importance. Fortunately, Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti and Leonardo of AC Milan are anything but antagonistic.

July 23rd, 2009 Club America wins in World Football ChallengeATLANTA — Daniel Marquez headed in the winning goal to help Club America beat AC Milan 2-1 and take its second straight victory in the World Football Challenge on Wednesday night. Oguchi Onyewu, who earlier this month became the first American-born player to sign a contract with AC Milan, made his debut to begin the second half.

July 19th, 2009 Beckham to make home debut against AC MilanCARSON, Calif. — Seven weeks after wearing AC Milan's jersey, David Beckham is ready to compete against the perennial Italian power with the MLS' Los Angeles Galaxy.

June 28th, 2009 Feilhaber replaces Bradley in US lineupJOHANNESBURG — Benny Feilhaber was in the United States' starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans' semifinal upset of Spain. Feilhaber has played in each of the Americans' first four games at the Confederations Cup, getting a start against Italy in the group stage.

June 28th, 2009 Brazil lines up potent attack against USJOHANNESBURG — Brazil's formidable attack of Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano will start in the Confederations Cup final against the United States on Sunday. The Americans, who are playing in a men's final at a FIFA competition for the first time, will play the match at Ellis Park without midfielder Michael Bradley.

June 27th, 2009 US players Onyewu, Adu feel at home in AfricaBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Being in Africa is an entirely new experience for most soccer players. For United States teammates Oguchi Onyewu and Freddy Adu, the continent is a second home.

June 26th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - After holding the vaunted Spanish frontline scoreless in the semifinal, the United States defence is looking to shut down the equally high-powered Brazilian attack in the final of the Confederations Cup Sunday. The rock at the back for the United States in the tournament so far has been Oguchi "Gooch" Onyewu, who has played in every minute of the their first four matches and picked up slack for injured captain Carlos Bocanegra.

June 22nd, 2009 United States learning to cope without BocanegraRUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup by learning how to play without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra. The defender has been sidelined since June 6 and could sit out Wednesday's match against European champion Spain because of a hamstring injury.

June 15th, 2009 Carlos Bocanegra out of US lineup against ItalyPRETORIA, South Africa — U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra is out of the starting lineup for his team's Confederations Cup opener against Italy because of his strained right hamstring from a World Cup qualifier on June 6.

May 31st, 2009 US finishes preparations for WCup qualifiersMIAMI — The U.S. soccer team concluded five days of training on Sunday and was looking forward to the arrival of members who couldn't participate in preparations for the team's World Cup qualifying matches this week.