Veteran shot stopper returns to SAFC for 14th skilled season
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 14, 2025) – San Antonio FC has re-signed goalkeeper Richard Sanchez, pending league and federation approval. Per staff coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“Richard is a gifted keeper with wonderful expertise,” mentioned SAFC Sporting Director Marco Ferruzzi. “He’s an awesome shot stopper, who is powerful in each distribution and group. We’re thrilled to have his management within the locker room and stay up for welcoming him again to San Antonio.”
Sanchez joined SAFC in September 2024 to assist shut out the season, posting back-to-back clear sheets in his first two begins in opposition to Monterey Bay and Oakland Roots. Previous to becoming a member of SAFC, Sanchez had additionally hung out in USL Championship with Hartford Athletic and Memphis 901 FC.
A local of Mission Hills, California, Sanchez started his profession in 2011 with FC Dallas. In 2014, he moved to Liga MX facet Tigres UANL, the place he spent three seasons earlier than signing with the Chicago Hearth in MLS. Sanchez additionally featured for Sporting Kansas Metropolis in 2020 and LA Galaxy in 2022, rotating between the golf equipment’ first and second groups.
Internationally, Sanchez has competed for Mexico on the U17, U20 and U21 ranges. He was the beginning goalkeeper for the squad on the 2011 U17 FIFA World Cup, profitable Mexico’s second title.
San Antonio FC is at the moment making ready for coaching camp previous to kicking off the 2025 USL Championship season at residence, internet hosting Monterey Bay F.C. on Saturday, March 8. The tenth anniversary season is offered by Toyota.
