Emanuel "Manolo" Sánchez (born November 10, 1991) is a Puerto Rican retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
 Sánchez playing for the New York Red Bulls in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emanuel Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | November 10, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Louisville Cardinals | 3 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Clemson Tigers | 62 | (10) |
| 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) | 24 | (4) |
| 2016 | San Antonio FC | 16 | (1) |
| 2017 | Harrisburg City Islanders | 10 | (2) |
| 2018 | South Georgia Tormenta FC | 4 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | Puerto Rico | 6 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 12, 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of September 3, 2016 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editSanchez 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
editSanchez 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
editSanchez signed with United Soccer League side San Antonio FC on February 25, 2016.[12] On May 7, Sanchez scored his first goal with the club in a 2–3 defeat to Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[13]
Harrisburg City Islanders
editOn March 21, 2017, Sánchez was announced as the new player for USL side Harrisburg City Islanders.[14] He scored his first goal with Harrisburg on April 5, 2017, against his former team New York Red Bulls II.[15]
South Georgia Tormenta FC
editSanchez was announced as a signing for then-PDL side South Georgia Tormenta on May 8, 2018.[16] After appearances in the U.S. Open Cup and three regular season matches, Sanchez suffered a lower leg injury that kept him out for the remainder of the year.
On January 25, 2019, Sanchez announced his retirement from professional football.
International
editManolo Sánchez began training with the Puerto Rico national football team in December 2015, and played an exhibition match against New York City FC on December 11, 2015. On May 22, 2016, Sánchez made his first official appearance for Puerto Rico, starting in a friendly match against the United States. Following that match, Sánchez was called up for the 2017 Caribbean Cup Qualification where he started both matches of the second round where Puerto Rico faced Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda. On September 3, 2016, Sánchez scored his first and only goal for Puerto Rico with a penalty kick in a friendly match against India in their 4–1 defeat.
Career statistics
edit- As of 7 May 2016
| 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 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Career total | 41 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 6 | |
References
edit- ^ "Clemson Tigers profile". clemsontigers.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "2013 PDL Stats". uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-14.
- ^ "2014 PDL Stats". uslpdl.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-14.
- ^ "Red Bulls 1 OKCFC 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ "Red Bulls sign Manolo Sanchez". empireofsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ^ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. 28 March 2015. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "NYRB II victorious after injury-time winner from Anthony Wallace". newyorkredbulls.com. 3 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "Sanchez named to USL Team of the Week". newyorkredbulls.com. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
- ^ "NYRB II Secures Shutout Win Against Hammerheads". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 1 September 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2015.
- ^ "NYRB II Overcomes Two Deficits, Downs Louisville". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2". newyorkredbulls.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
- ^ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210747213[permanent dead link]
- ^ "San Antonio FC Narrowly Falls To RGVFC In Final Seconds On Saturday". sanantoniofc.com. 8 May 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 9 May 2016.
- ^ "Harrisburg City Islanders firma a Manolo Sánchez". Archived from the original on 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
- ^ "Travel, Lifestyle & Leisure". Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
- ^ "Well folks our first game in the @opencup is tomorrow night against the @mbmutiny, but before we start our season we have one more #TormentaTuesday!". Twitter.com. Tormenta FC. Archived from the original on 2023-03-25.