Richard Sánchez (footballer, born 1994)
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Richard Sánchez Alcaraz (born 5 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for USL Championship side San Antonio FC. Born in the United States, he played for the Mexico national under-21 team.
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Sánchez with Chicago Fire in 2018 | ||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Richard Sánchez Alcaraz[1] | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1994 | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Mission Hills, California, United States | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2] | |||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||
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Current team | San Antonio FC | |||||||||||||
| Number | 33 | |||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||
| Texas FC | ||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Atlético Madrid | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | FC Dallas | |||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | FC Dallas | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2013 | → Fort Lauderdale Strikers (loan) | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2014–2017 | Tigres UANL | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2014 | → FC Dallas (loan) | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | → Tampico Madero (loan) | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Chicago Fire | 27 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2020 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2020 | Sporting Kansas City II | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2021 | North Texas SC | 18 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2022 | LA Galaxy | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2022 | LA Galaxy II | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2023 | Hartford Athletic | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2023 | Memphis 901 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2024– | San Antonio FC | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Mexico U17 | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2013 | Mexico U20 | 12 | (0) | |||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Mexico U21 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 October 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Youth
Born in Mission Hills, California, Sánchez is of Mexican-American heritage. He moved to Dallas, Texas and started playing with Texas Football Club before joining Atlético Madrid in Spain.[3] In 2009, he moved back to Dallas and joined the FC Dallas Academy.[3] Sánchez briefly attended Little Elm High School in Little Elm, Texas.
Professional career
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Perspective
FC Dallas
Sánchez signed a professional contract with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer in February 2011, becoming their sixth homegrown player.[3] Despite failing to make an appearance (other than in MLS Reserve League games), he signed an extension following the 2012 season.[4]
Fort Lauderdale Strikers (loan)
In July 2013, Sánchez was loaned to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League for the remainder of the season.[5] He made his professional debut for the Strikers on 3 August.[6] He started all 14 games in goal for the Strikers in the Fall season and kept three clean sheets.
Tigres UANL
In June 2014, Sánchez was sold to Tigres UANL. He made his debut as a substitute in a friendly against the San Antonio Scorpions. Soon after joining Tigres, he was briefly loaned back to FC Dallas before returning to Tigres in September 2014.
Chicago Fire
After a series of loans away from Tigres, Sánchez was released in the summer of 2017. He signed with the Chicago Fire in August 2017.[7]
Sporting Kansas City
On 26 November 2019, Sánchez was selected by Sporting Kansas City in Stage 1 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft.[8] On 9 December 2020 his contract option was declined.[9]
North Texas SC
On 22 April 2021, Sánchez joined USL League One side North Texas SC ahead of the 2021 season.[10]
LA Galaxy
On 18 January 2022, Sánchez signed a one-year deal with LA Galaxy as a free agent.[11]
Hartford Athletic
On 3 January 2023, Sánchez moved to USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.[12]
Memphis 901
On 25 September 2023, Sánchez transferred to Memphis 901.[13]
San Antonio FC
Sánchez joined San Antonio FC in September 2024. He re-signed with San Antonio in January 2025.[14]
International career
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Sánchez became a key figure for Mexico's under-17 team at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[15] He became first choice goalkeeper under coach Raul Gutierrez, and started all seven games. He and his teammates were the first nation to win the tournament on home soil. He kept two clean sheets during the tournament including in the final. He later played with the Mexico under-20 team as first choice goalkeeper in the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.[16]
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Dallas | 2011 | MLS | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Fort Lauderdale Strikers (loan) | 2013 | NASL | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | |||
| Tigres UANL | 2014–15 | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2015–16 | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2016–17 | Liga MX | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| FC Dallas (loan) | 2014 | MLS | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Tampico Madero (loan) | 2016–17 | Ascenso MX | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | |||
| Chicago Fire | 2017 | MLS | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2018 | 25 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 | ||||
| 2019 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 27 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |||
| Sporting KC | 2020 | MLS | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Sporting KC II | 2020 | USL Championship | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| North Texas | 2021 | USL League One | 19 | 0 | — | — | — | 19 | 0 | |||
| LA Galaxy II | 2022 | USL Championship | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | 13 | 0 | |||
| Hartford Athletic | 2023 | USL Championship | 14 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| Memphis 901 | 2023 | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 104 | 0 | ||
- Appearance in Leagues Cup
Honours
Mexico Youth
Individual
- CONCACAF U-20 Championship Best XI: 2013
- CONCACAF U-20 Championship Golden Glove: 2013
Personal life
Sánchez's wife is Christina Murillo, also a footballer who, like him, was born in the United States, but has represented Mexico internationally at the U17, U20 and Senior levels. She currently works for Chicago Fire FC.[19]
References
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