After the U.S. beat Egypt 3-0 to reach the semifinals , Onyewu was outstanding again in the shock 2-0 defeat of world number one-rated Spain to reach the final . Oguchi Onyewu is the first U.S.-born player to be signed by Inter Milan . Onweyu was a key performer for the U.S. team in the Confederations Cup . The 27-year - old has Nigerian ancestry and went to Stanford University .
Oguchi Onyewu is the first U.S.-born player to be signed by Inter Milan . Onweyu was a key performer for the U.S. team in the Confederations Cup . The 27-year - old has Nigerian ancestry and went to Stanford University .