Emi Ochoa Called to Mexico U-18 National Team

August 31, 2021 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release

SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Emi Ochoa has been called to the Mexico U-18 National Team for a training camp in Cork, Ireland from August 31 to September 9. The training camp will include two friendlies vs. the Ireland U-18 National Team on September 5 and September 7.


Ochoa, 16, signed a Homegrown Player contract with the Quakes ahead of the 2020 season, becoming the second-youngest player to sign a professional contract in Major League Soccer history at 14 years and 191 days.

Ochoa represented the United States at the U-14 and U-15 levels before representing Mexico at the U-16 level earlier this year. He has yet to make his professional debut for San Jose.

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