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Guillermo Ochoa returns to Club America

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MEXICO CITY — Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is set to return to Club America from Standard Liege, the Liga MX side announced on Tuesday evening.
Ochoa was thought to be intent on staying in Europe, but offloading Agustin Marchesin to Porto last week left America in need of a starting goalkeeper and the 34-year-old has chosen to return to the Mexico City club he made his professional debut for in 2004.
“‘Memo’ Ochoa is without doubt one of our fans most beloved players and one of the references…

Sources: Ochoa set for Club America return

Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa looks set for a return to Club America, where he made over 200 appearances between 2004 and 2011.

Liga MX giant Club America is expected to reach a deal to bring Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa back to Las Aguilas after seven seasons in Europe, sources have told ESPN FC.
Talks are advanced for the Standard Liege player and a deal could be struck as early as Tuesday, the sources said, although the Belgian first division club has tried to exercise a clause in the keeper’s contract to retain him.
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Ochoa wrong choice for America in goal – Vucetich

Brian McBride explains how playing Liga MX teams mid-season in the Leagues Cup will either help or hurt the four MLS teams involved.
MEXICO CITY — Queretaro coach Victor Manuel Vucetich believes signing Guillermo Ochoa to replace the outgoing Agustin Marchesin would be a step down in quality for Club America.
A possible return for Ochoa to America has been the talk of the Mexican press following the departure of Argentine international Marchesin to Porto on Wednesday, but former Mexico coach Vucetich believes there are shortcomings in the national team keeper’s game.
“He’s a great shot-stopper, but he has difficulty playing…

America eyes Ochoa after Marchesin joins Porto

Despite interest from Club America, Guillermo Ochoa has previously stated he wants to remain in Europe.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is on the list of possible replacements after Club America announced the sale of Augustin Ma…

Ochoa turns in another 10/10 performance when Mexico needs him

Steve Nicol sounds off on the CONCACAF Gold Cup, its lack of benefits for the USMNT and Mexico and how it affected his team as a coach in MLS.
Saturday’s night Gold Cup quarterfinal between Mexico and Costa Rica was supposed to be a straightforward match for El Tri.
With new manager Gerardo “Tata” Martino cruising into the knockout round with seven consecutive wins, Mexico was expected to waltz past Costa Rica. Instead, Los Ticos stifled El Tri through an organized and defensive approach, forcing a draw and two halves of extra time which finished at a level 1-1 scoreline.
In an ensuing round of penalties, it was Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo…

Mexico’s Ochoa: ‘Time to leave’ Standard Liege

USMNT’s Gregg Berhalter praises the Mexican Federation for their success in CONCACAF and says they’ve set the benchmark for MLS and U.S. Soccer.
Mexico national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is looking to leave Belgian club Standard Liege this summer, with Sunday’s game against Genk likely to be his last in the Belgian first division.
“There’s still a game left, but I think it will be my last,” said Ochoa after his team’s 2-0 win over Club Brugge on Thursday, in quotes published on the league’s website.
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“We’ve already spoken with the club and there are things still to resolve, but I think it is the time to leave.”
Ochoa joined Standard…

Mexicans in Europe: Jesus Corona scores again, Guillermo Ochoa helps Standard Liege shock Sevilla

Porto midfielder Jesus Corona is now the first Mexican to score in three straight Champions League matches.
With the return of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, a number of Mexico’s most prominent players have had the opportunity to gain highly valuable minutes during the recent mid-week matches. In case you missed any of the games, here’s a quick rundown on how each of the players fared in the European competitions.
Jesus Corona — Porto (UEFA Champions League)
During Wednesday’s 3-1 victory over Schalke, “Tecatito” made history as the first Mexican to score in three consecutive Champions…

Mexico Hot List: Henry Martin impresses in Argentina friendlies, but Marco Fabian struggles

Henry Martin, right, was one of several Mexico internationals to impress in a pair of friendlies against Argentina.
The international break is now officially over for Mexico. Following two consecutive 2-0 losses to Argentina in the last five days, El Tri has emerged from the November friendlies with a number of lessons learned. With a focus on those two recent matches, here is the latest national team hot-list.
Warming Up
Guillermo Ochoa, GK, Standard Liege
Why he’s here: During the first 2-0 loss to Argentina on Nov. 16, Ochoa emerged as Mexico’s best player on the pitch. Thanks to his impressive stops,…

Mexico’s November friendlies will be a litmus test for Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico’s goalkeepers

Herculez Gomez examines the state of the Mexican national team, which is experimenting with a new generation while also searching for a head coach.
Scanning the Mexican national team, it’s easy to spot the much-needed generational change that is beginning to take place. While a few older and more experienced names are gradually losing their relevance, intriguing new options such as Roberto Alvarado, Diego Lainez, Victor Guzman, Erick Gutierrez and a handful of others have started to make an impact.
Following another disappointing World Cup exit in the round of 16, changes like these are necessary to make improvements. Although Mexico will…

Guillermo Ochoa: Not my fault Napoli move fell through

Napoli missed chance after chance against Fiorentina, but a late goal from Lorenzo Insigne secured three points for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Mexico international Guillermo Ochoa insists his botched move to Napoli fell through over problems elsewhere, rather than his own qualities.
Standard Liege goalkeeper Ochoa, who impressed for Mexico at the World Cup, had been linked with a move to Napoli when their new signing Alex Meret broke an arm shortly after joining the club this summer. Ochoa, 33, had been one of the frontrunners for the role but David Ospina joined on loan from Arsenal instead. 
“We only have one more obstacle…

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