Newcastle, England - Newcastle have completed the signing of United
States National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu.

The signing of the 24-year-old is a loan with the English Premiership
side until the end of the season with the Magpies having the option of
making the transfer permanent at the conclusion of the season.

Newcastle, currently 12th in the Premiership standings after 24
fixtures, hopes the physical presence of the 6-4, 210-pound Onyewu will
vastly improve a defense that has given up 32 goals this season.