Hat tip to @IHSSOC for this one. He posted in the YNT DA thread that Ochoa has been removed from RSL’s team for rules violations but that a “reliable source” told him that Manchester United has been talking to Ochoa and is interested in him. He’s an ‘01 goalkeeper who turns 18 in January.
Here's where we ask about his EU passport possibilities, cause he ain't getting a work permit. DAVID OCHOA #1 PLAYER PROFILE Year of Birth: 2001 Position: Hometown: Casa Grande , AZ Nationality: United States EDUCATION Graduation Year: 2019 Born January 16, 2001 (17 yo)
He's the top '01 keeper in the country. Mexico youth teams want him and have called him up before but he wants to play for the US. I'm hearing that 17-year-old USYNT goalkeeper David Ochoa is receiving interest from clubs outside of MLS. Ochoa made his first start for Real Monarchs this past weekend.— J.R. Eskilson (@JREskilson) April 25, 2018
Hearing that US U-18 GK David Ochoa has been training with Manchester United since early last week. I’ve been told he has trials planned with a few Spanish and German giants following the upcoming U-18 tournament in Czech Republic.— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) August 8, 2018
Champions! 🏆 After a 1-1 draw in FT, the 🇺🇸 U-18 MNT take down 🇯🇵 4-2 in PK’s behind ✌️ MASSIVE saves from @RealSaltLake GK David Ochoa to capture the 2018 Vaclav Jezek Youth Tournament title. pic.twitter.com/uaUWvAOvp8— U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) August 25, 2018
Looks like Ochoa is sticking around stateside for a bit. #RSL signed midfielder Luis Arriaga and goalkeeper David Ochoa to homegrown contracts, the team announced today.— Alex Vejar (He/Him) (@AlexVReporting) November 28, 2018
🚨 According to @marianot19, Atlético de Madrid (Pass through San Luis first), Fulham, Bournemouth, West Ham, KV Kortrijk, Cádiz, Real Sociedad, Toluca, and Querétaro have all made contact with David Ochoa’s agent. 🇲🇽His contract expires at the end of the year. pic.twitter.com/DPUe2GMs5B— German (@PopOutGerman) May 14, 2022
UK reports of interest: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/west-ham-head-queue-prem-205100455.html A number of teams across Europe are reported to hold an interest in the Mexican. Fox Sports reports that Atletico Madrid are keen, as well as Premier League sides West Ham, Fulham and Bournemouth.
Can't start for Real Monarchs, but Barcelona (and Man U) is interested: Barcelona are among clubs interested in Real Salt Lake & Mexico GK David Ochoa, I'm told. Likely for Barcelona B team.Ochoa, 21, is out of contract this winter. Club America, Xolos, San Luis, Monaco, even Manchester United (an option for cheap, young No. 3 GK) interested too. pic.twitter.com/3OC1jyo9gh— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) July 27, 2022
Sort of a comical situation with RSL. Ochoa doesn't want to play for the Monarchs (nor would it make sense for the club to play him there) but he's second-choice behind MacMath so the only thing left to do is let his contract expire, offer him a qualifying offer (which he'll surely decline) and then retain his MLS rights if he ever comes back.
I suppose if you are 1) a GK and 2) young and also 3) not playing you should generally aim to be one or both of 4) on a roster somewhere fancy or 5) getting paid a lot.
D.C. United & Real Salt Lake agree to trade that sends GK David Ochoa to Washington for allocation money, sources say. Awaiting MLS approval. Ochoa, who chose MEX over USA for intl career, in RSL’s doghouse, no games. Last year of contract. DCU would aim to reach new deal. #dcu— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) July 28, 2022
This just may be the one case where both parties fell in the manure pile and came up smelling like a rose.
Signs with Atletico de San Luis in Liga MX: ¡LLEGÓ EL TERCER REFUERZO! ✍️David Ochoa, considerado como el futuro de la portería mexicana, se incorpora a nuestro equipo. 🇲🇽¡Bienvenido, David! pic.twitter.com/ojkyRBo88n— Atlético de San Luis (@AtletideSanLuis) November 29, 2022 @bungadiri @dark knight @TheFalseNine Let's update the thread title, please: David Ochoa at Atletico de San Luis (Mexico)
Starts 2nd half of a friendly: ⏱ 45' | 🐓MOR 1-0 ADSL🇸🇪¡Comienza el segundo tiempo!Alineación 2T:David Ochoa, Juan Martínez, Eduardo Águila, Rodrigo González, David Andrade, Javier Güémez, Andrés Iniestra, David Castro, Juan Medina, Vitinho y Leo Bonatini.#PretemporadaADSL #Argentina22 @RedColaCentro pic.twitter.com/WPpAyfr6Bf— Atlético de San Luis (@AtletideSanLuis) December 8, 2022
Starts in 2nd half of friendly: Atlético de San Luis @AtletideSanLuis 46' | LAN 0-1 ADSL ¡Comienza la segunda parte! Alineación 2T: David Ochoa, Juan Pablo Martínez, Eduardo Águila, Rodrigo González, David Andrade, David Castro, Javier Güémez, Andrés Iniestra, Vitinho, Juan Medina y Leonardo Bonatini.
Started the 2nd period of a friendly: Atlético de San Luis @AtletideSanLuis Alineación de nuestro equipo: David Ochoa, Ricardo Chávez, Fernando Piñuelas, Unai Bilbao, Uziel García, Rodrigo Dourado, Andrés Iniestra, Juan Manuel Sanabria, Dieter Villalpando, Jhon Murillo y Sabin Merino. Big save: ⏱ 23' | ADSL 1-0 TAP¡Gran atajada de David Ochoa conteniendo el disparo de fuera del área! 🧤#PretemporadaADSL pic.twitter.com/drcDxRrooI— Atlético de San Luis (@AtletideSanLuis) December 27, 2022
Starts for U20s: ¡COMIENZA EL PARTIDO! | #Sub20Esta es la alineación que salta hoy al campo de juego. Sigue en vivo la transmisión del partido aquí ➡️ https://t.co/kSRc0IApyi#ConAlmaPotosina #JuvenilesADSL pic.twitter.com/emxZgZE8YE— Atlético de San Luis (@AtletideSanLuis) February 2, 2023
Some suggestion of what might be up... Sorare Mexico @SorareMexico David Ochoa has been downgraded to the U20 team with San Luis. Discipline and attitude issues once again as I mentioned at the beginning of the season...