Manolo Sanchez
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emanuel Sanchez | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | San Antonio FC | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Louisville Cardinals | ||
| 2012–2014 | Clemson Tigers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2013–2014 | Reading United | 21 | (7) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls | 3 | (0) |
| 2015 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 22 | (4) |
| 2016– | San Antonio FC | 5 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 29, 2016. | |||
Emanuel "Manolo" Sanchez (born November 10, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for San Antonio FC in United Soccer League.
Career
Early career
Sanchez spent two years at the University of Louisville between 2010 and 2012, including a red-shirted year in 2010. He transferred to Clemson Tigers in January 2012.[1] While at college, Sanchez appeared for USL PDL club Reading United AC during their 2013 and 2014 seasons.[2] [3]
New York Red Bulls
Sanchez was selected with the 79th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. On February 21, 2015 Sanchez scored his first goal for New York in a 1-0 pre-season victory over Oklahoma City Energy FC.[4] He officially joined the club on March 3, 2015.[5]
Sanchez made his professional debut on March 28, 2015, featuring for New York Red Bulls II during a 0-0 draw against Rochester Rhinos.[6] On May 3, 2015 Sanchez scored his first goal as a professional for New York Red Bulls II in a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[7] His performance against Pittsburgh earned Sanchez USL Team of the Week honors.[8] On August 29, 2015 Sanchez opened the scoring for NYRBII in a 2-0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads FC.[9] On September 5, 2015 Sanchez scored the opening goal of the match for New York in a 3-2 victory over Louisville City FC.[10] On September 26, 2015 Sanchez opened the scoring for New York Red Bulls II in a 4-2 extra time victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds which advanced New York in the 2015 USL Playoffs.[11]
San Antonio FC
Sanchez signed with United Soccer League side San Antonio FC on February 25, 2016.[12]
International
Although he has not played an official international match, Manolo Sánchez began training with the Puerto Rico national football team in December 2015, and played a exhibition match against New York City FC on December 11, 2015.
Career statistics
- As of 12 August 2015
| Club | Season | League | MLS Cup/Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 2015 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
| Total | 22 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 | |
| San Antonio FC | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 5 | |
References
- ↑ "Clemson Tigers profile". clemsontigers.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "2013 PDL Stats". uslpdl.com.
- ↑ "2014 PDL Stats". uslpdl.com.
- ↑ "Red Bulls 1 OKCFC 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ↑ "Red Bulls sign Manolo Sanchez". empireofsoccer.com. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "NYRB II victorious after injury-time winner from Anthony Wallace". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ↑ "Sanchez named to USL Team of the Week". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ↑ "NYRB II Secures Shutout Win Against Hammerheads". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ↑ "NYRB II Overcomes Two Deficits, Downs Louisville". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210747213
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