Oguchi Onyewu (at U.S. Soccer’s March board of directors meeting in San Diego) spent 13 years as a player in Europe, where he played for 10 teams in seven countries. The highlight of his national team career was his standout performance when the USA beat Spain, 2-0, in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinals. Photo: Kristian Carreon/ISI Photos

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.