Osvaldo Alonso Moreno (born November 11, 1985) is a Cuban former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He defected from Cuba in 2007 and became a U.S. citizen in 2012.

Ozzie Alonso is retiring in Rave Green, as the iconic MLS midfielder has signed a one-day contract with Seattle Sounders FC, wrapping his career with the club where he became an MLS legend. One...

Feb 29, 2024 · Ozzie Alonso is retiring in Rave Green, as the iconic MLS midfielder has signed a one-day contract with Seattle Sounders FC, wrapping his career with the club where he became an MLS legend.

Jan 8, 2024 · An MLS all-time great has called it a career, as Ozzie Alonso announced his retirement Monday via social media. The 38-year-old spent the last two seasons at Atlanta United after originally...

Mar 1, 2024 · The Cuban Osvaldo 'Ozzie' Alonso will officially retire from professional soccer as a Sounders player, after spending 10 of his 15 years in MLS as a key member of the squad that...

Feb 28, 2024 · SEATTLE - Ozzie Alonso will officially retire as a Sounder, returning to Seattle to sign a one-day contract with the Rave Green this week. During his 15 seasons in MLS, Alonso, affectionately called "the Honey Badger" due to his aggressive style, played for a …

Mar 10, 2025 · We take a look back on the legendary career of four-time Open Cup Champion (and seven-time Finalist) Ozzie Alonso as he prepares to come out of retirement to help inspire amateur underdogs Des...

Feb 27, 2024 · Seattle Sounders FC today announced that Ozzie Alonso – a club legend and all-time Major League Soccer great – is returning to Seattle this week to sign a one-day contract with the Rave Green, officially retiring from professional soccer as a Sounder.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ozzie Alonso is among the most storied Sounders players and best defensive midfielders to play in the U.S. After playing for Pinar Del Rio of Cuba as well as earning seventeen caps with the Cuba national team, Alonso defected in 2007 and became a U.S. citizen in 2012.

Jan 23, 2025 · Ozzie Alonso is among the most storied Sounders players and best defensive midfielders to play in the U.S. After playing for FC Pinar del Río in his native Cuba as well as earning seventeen caps with the Cuba national team, Alonso defected in 2007 and became a U.S. citizen in 2012.