Oguchi Onyewu didn't start today's Sporting CP match off in the best of fashions, drawing a first-minute yellow card. He quickly made up for that slow start by scoring a pair of first-half goals to lead his team's 2-0 win against Beira Mar on Sunday.
If you watch the videos below and think you're seeing the same goal, you aren't. Both of Onyewu's goals just look that much alike.
here are Onyewu's goals:
very cool!
Check Gooch’s “wiki” and compare it to Reams. Compare vital stats,game stats, club/country history, and INJURY history
Now go check Reams
Apples to oranges son
I’m not saying Ream cant succeed but as of right now ALL HE DID WAS CHANGE JERSEYS.
Lets talk after he at least shows well in a reserve game or two
About one year ago most of the people here wanted to put a fork in Gooch because he was done.
About a year and a half before that those same people wanted Dempsey banned from the US team for being selfish, lazy, a turnover machine who dribbled too much and interested only in playing for Fulham not the US.
About six months ago those same people declared Ream a one year wonder and finished as a serious pro and certainly not worthy of further consideration for the USMNT.
“all Ream did was change jerseys?”
That was a big deal because that jersey was given to him by Owen Coyle.
It meant Bolton spent money to bring him in.
It meant someone actually believes in him enough to spend a lot of time and money and put his reputation on the line.
So in fact, changing jerseys is extremely significant.
That Capitao Onyewu banner is dope.
If I remember correctly, one of the things the Sporting manager said about bringing Gooch in was that they were weak in the air generally, particularly in set pieces.
I guess they are getting their money’s worth now.
STFU, Ream is class and will be for us in the Future..
Yup, that’s why I was asking. Strikers gotta strike, and defenders gotta defend. Funny someone above mentioned Onyewu has the same number of goals as Josmer this year.
His defense is fine. Gooch is a regular starter for Sporting, the team that gave up 14 goals in 17 games in the league play (which is less than a goal per game). Only Porto gave up less goals.
Onyewu’s leap was missing last year because he did not fully recover from his injury, but this year he is back!
My Portuguese isn’t very good but I’m pretty sure the announcer called him Captain America after the second goal
A goal celebration is a revealing moment about the goal scorers relationship with the rest of the team.
Onyewu is clearly a well liked member of the Sporting squad.
It happened to Kljestan.
your right it is exciting but does that make my question any less valid or relevant?
Also notice how every other player he listed played well and/or scored a goal…all Ream did was change jerseys?
Thats all I was saying, truth hurts i guess?!?
No, but his accent has probably changed.
No, just smarter people than you have a different assessment of his talents. Take the hint, you’re an a**hole.
Numbers 3 and 4 on the year?
Why you got to be a buzz kill? Moving to the Premier League is a big deal and there’s nothing wrong with being excited about it.
Ole! to Gooch!
Awesome – I was there at RFK stadium on Oct. 13th 2009 when he blew out his patellar tendon in that last WC qualifier (also the day Charlie Davies nearly bought the farm – aaahhhrrrrrgghhhhhhhh!).
Onye – w – ouch!!!!
Great, fabulous, stupendous, absolutely glorious to see him back in form – with his full vertical leaping ability and field agility back, looking lean and fit and HAPPY – getting full 90 min starts with a class outfit.
Couldn’t be happier for him, and excited, and feeling positive for what it means for our USMNT to have him game fit, playing well, scoring goals, and still improving.
Optimo!
…don’t forget that our young b-team got 2 results to kick off the year.
If Landon had been playing the whole season in the PL, we would have probably had a U.S. guy top 7 in goals (Dempsey) and top 7 in assists (Donovan). That’s cool.
Good for Gooch! Finally seems to be healthy and have found his way out of the soccer wilderness of the last few years.
He looked good. Didnt touch the ball much but was money when he did. Completed almost all of his passes too. Impressive
nor George John scoring 17 minutes into his first game wearing a West Ham shirt
Ream is somehow a different player now that his jersey has changed?
hhaahahahahah
Booyah! Happy for Gooch. Looks fit, is starting consistently and has notched several goals from his CB position across league and cup contests. Keep it up “Giganto”
Gooch is back and lovin Portugal
Having said that…damn he gets up in the air and thunders the ball. He looks like he’s scrimmaging with the JV.
My very question. I’m assuming he is doing well, but goals from CBs are gravy. Preventing goals are the meat loaf. (Yeah, I know. Wanted something with gravy over it. Could have gone with sliced turkey.)
Wow! At a 2-goal-per-game clip, how many should he have by the end of the season?
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooch
I wonder if Preston Zimmerman would object to this post since Onyewu is not really an American name.
Way to go, big guy… Always a class act.
Love that both calls included the phrase “giganto Americano” – seems to have endeared himself to the home fans.
I’ve always loved this dude; he just needed to be healthy and find the right place.
When your “right place” is a pretty big club in a good league and a beautiful city, that’s sweet.
Gooch! Tear it up yo!
Just curious – to anyone who’s had the opportunity to see him play — How is his *DEFENSE*? He’s playing the full 90, right? So SCP must rate him highly – that is good. Any evidence of lingering effects from his injury?
@SBI – you may remove this now that you’ve fixed the error. LOL! 🙂
how ripped are his forearms?!
You can’t stop him. You can only hope he doesn’t eat your family for dinner.
+1
looks like captain america – very fitting
Don’t forget about Johnson scoring for Hoffenheim this weekend.
Congratulations, Gooch!
Half man half machine
Gooch gotz tha maaaaad skeelz to be scoring two goals after getting a *RED* card!!! 🙂
Good for you Gooch! Is it just my imagination, or does he look leaner than he did last year? Love his vertical leap. He got higher than anyone out there. What’s the story behind this “Capitao Onyewu” banner in the stands on the second video?
Sounds like the Portuguese commentators like to refer to him as the “North-American Giant”.
Love the positive outlook on the past few weeks. Far too many times do posters take the glass half empty approach.
Gooch is def in beast mode
Gooch scores 2.
Beas scores a winner.
Edu scored a winner.
Landy had two dimes in an Everton FA Cup win.
Clint Dempsey just had his 2nd hat-trick of the season.
Our keeper scores goals.
Whitbread looked good against Chelsea.
Ream is now at Bolton.
This is a very exciting time to be a fan of our National side. I’m very proud to say I am a fan.
Not only are these guys representing our country in football like never before, but they’re also class guys. You never really hear about our guys in the news for negative things.
I really believe our best days are ahead for the USMNT. Too many things going right for them not to be. Looking forward to more special moments.