Background
Onyewu's parents moved to the United States from Nigeria to study in Washington, D.C. Onyewu has two brothers, Uche and Nonye, and two sisters, Chi-Chi and Ogechi. Growing up in Silver Spring and later Olney, Maryland, Onyewu attended St. Andrew Apostle School and Sherwood High School before enrolling in the U.S. residency program in Bradenton, Florida. He then returned to Sherwood to graduate and went on to play soccer for two years at Clemson. He also holds Belgian citizenship. He speaks English, French, Italian and Portugeuse.
At 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and 210 lb (95 kg), Onyewu is the tallest outfield player in U.S. team history (two goalkeepers have been taller).
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