Ilie Sanchez

Ilie Sanchez

34-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
Austin FC
MLS
Signs with Austin
M/DAustin FC
January 2, 2025
Sanchez has joined Austin FC on a free transfer after concluding his contract with LAFC. The midfielder has signed a one-year deal through the end of 2025, with an option to extend through 2026, the club announced.
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Sanchez has accumulated over 20,000 minutes in the MLS and spent the last three seasons with LAFC, where he served as captain and scored the decisive penalty in the 2022 MLS Cup Final. After a strong 2024 season, his playing time decreased slightly after mid-September due to midfield competition. As one of the league's top defensive midfielders, Sanchez brings valuable experience to bolster Austin's midfield. Austin conceded 48 goals in 34 matches in 2024, and Sanchez's presence is expected to strengthen their defensive stability and leadership.
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Set for free agency
M/DFree Agent
December 2, 2024
Sanchez is set for free agency after the conclusion of his contract with LAFC.
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Scores game-winning goal
M/DLos Angeles Football Club
October 14, 2024
Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Subbed on against Dallas
M/DLos Angeles Football Club
September 22, 2024
Sanchez registered one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Dallas.
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Available Wednesday
M/DLos Angeles Football Club
May 29, 2024
Sanchez (leg) is on the bench for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota United.
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Won't play Saturday
M/DLos Angeles Football Club
May 24, 2024
Sanchez (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Atlanta United.
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