US defender Oguchi Onyewu sidelined 3-4 months with torn knee tendonOctober 15th, 2009 Onyewu out 3-4 months with torn knee tendonWASHINGTON — U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu has a torn tendon in his left knee, an injury that usually requires a recovery time of three-to-four months.
AC Milan hoping for compensation from US Soccer Federation over Oguchi Onyewu injuryOctober 15th, 2009 AC Milan hoping for compensation from US SoccerMILAN — AC Milan is hoping for compensation from the U.S. Soccer Federation because defender Oguchi Onyewu was injured in a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
Put me in coach: Americans Onyewu, Altidore fight for playing time with their European clubsOctober 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.
Houston RHP Moehler has successful surgery on right kneeOctober 5th, 2009 RHP Moehler has knee surgeryHOUSTON — Houston Astros right-hander Brian Moehler has had surgery on his right knee. The team said Monday that Moehler should recover for the start of the 2010 season.
Alabama LB Hightower to miss 3-4 months with knee surgery; Harris back in 3 weeksSeptember 30th, 2009 Alabama LB Hightower out for season with injuryTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 3 Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower will miss the remainder of the season.
Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US's next 2 qualifiersAugust 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.
Ching, Davies start at forward for US in World Cup qualifier against MexicoAugust 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.
US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoAugust 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.
Marquez has winning goal for Club America, Onyewu debuts for AC MilanJuly 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.
David Beckham to make home debut for LA Galaxy against AC MilanJuly 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.
US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations CupJuly 7th, 2009 US defender Onyewu joins AC Milan
MILAN — United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has joined AC Milan on a three-year contract the club said Tuesday, becoming the first American to join Serie A in more than 10 years. Milan acquired Onyewu from Standard Liege in Belgium after some outstanding performances in the United States' run to the Confederations Cup final.
Onyewu and Adu feel right at home in Africa during US run to Confederations Cup finalJune 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.
Rays' Akinori Iwamura undergoes knee surgery, could return in 6 to 8 weeksJune 23rd, 2009 Iwamura knee injury not as severe as suspectedST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
United States learning to cope without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra at Confederations CupJune 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.
US captain Carlos Bocanegra out of starting lineup against Italy in Confederations CupJune 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.