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Richard Sánchez (footballer, born 1994)

Richard Sánchez Alcaraz is a professional footballer born in the United States who currently plays as a goalkeeper for San Antonio FC in the USL Championship. Notably, despite being born in the US, he represented Mexico at the under-21 national team level, highlighting his dual nationality and international playing experience.

April 1994: Richard Sánchez's Birth

In April 1994, Richard Sánchez Alcaraz was born. He is a professional footballer.

2009: Joined FC Dallas Academy

In 2009, Richard Sánchez moved back to Dallas and joined the FC Dallas Academy after playing with Texas Football Club and Atlético Madrid.

February 2011: Signed with FC Dallas

In February 2011, Richard Sánchez signed a professional contract with FC Dallas of Major League Soccer, becoming their sixth homegrown player.

2011: Key Player at FIFA U-17 World Cup

In 2011, Richard Sánchez became a key figure for Mexico's under-17 team at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup, starting all seven games as the first-choice goalkeeper and winning the tournament on home soil.

2012: Contract Extension with FC Dallas

Following the 2012 season, Richard Sánchez signed an extension with FC Dallas, despite not making any appearances other than in MLS Reserve League games.

July 2013: Loaned to Fort Lauderdale Strikers

In July 2013, Richard Sánchez was loaned to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League for the remainder of the season.

2013: Played in FIFA Under-20 World Cup

In 2013, Richard Sánchez played with the Mexico under-20 team as the first-choice goalkeeper in the 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.

June 2014: Sold to Tigres UANL

In June 2014, Richard Sánchez was sold to Tigres UANL. He debuted as a substitute in a friendly against the San Antonio Scorpions.

September 2014: Returned to Tigres UANL

In September 2014, after a brief loan back to FC Dallas, Richard Sánchez returned to Tigres UANL.

August 2017: Signed with the Chicago Fire

In August 2017, after being released from Tigres, Richard Sánchez signed with the Chicago Fire.

November 2019: Selected by Sporting Kansas City

On 26 November 2019, Richard Sánchez was selected by Sporting Kansas City in Stage 1 of the 2019 MLS Re-Entry Draft.

December 2020: Contract Option Declined

On 9 December 2020, Sporting Kansas City declined Richard Sánchez's contract option.

April 2021: Joined North Texas SC

On 22 April 2021, Richard Sánchez joined USL League One side North Texas SC ahead of the 2021 season.

January 2022: Signed with LA Galaxy

On 18 January 2022, Richard Sánchez signed a one-year deal with LA Galaxy as a free agent.

January 2023: Moved to Hartford Athletic

On 3 January 2023, Richard Sánchez moved to USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.

September 2023: Transferred to Memphis 901

On 25 September 2023, Richard Sánchez transferred to Memphis 901.

September 2024: Joined San Antonio FC

In September 2024, Richard Sánchez joined San Antonio FC.

January 2025: Re-signed with San Antonio FC

In January 2025, Richard Sánchez re-signed with San Antonio FC.

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