Ilie Sanchez - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option off bench Saturday Sanchez (neck) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Toronto.

Impact Sanchez has been included in the squad despite the major doubt that had surrounded him after being forced off following an unfortunate fall on his neck, though the coaching staff opted against rushing him straight back into the starting role. Sanchez's return to the first eleven is expected to follow in the coming fixtures once he is deemed fully fit to go the distance.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury in loss Sanchez was forced off due to an injury during the first half of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Sanchez was unable to play through the pain after falling on his neck in an unfortunate action, leaving his place on the field to Besard Sabovic for the rest of the game. The regular starter is now a major doubt for upcoming contests after standing out as a consistent midfield contributor over the initial stages of the season. His absence would likely lead to more opportunities for Sabovic.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a score...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Signs one-year deal Sanchez signed a one-year deal through 2026, Austin announced.

Impact Sanchez is set to return to Austin for 2026 after his first season with the club. He penned a one-year deal and is now going to be back at the heart of the midfield for a second year. The club retains an option to bring Sanchez back for 2027 as well after he made 28 appearances (22 starts) last season, scoring once.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Substitute option Sunday Sanchez (back) is on the bench for Sunday's visit to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Sanchez should be a decent midfield option now that he's back in contention after averaging 32.1 accurate passes, 1.3 tackles and 0.4 chances created per game over his previous 22 MLS matches. He has also scored one goal in that span but is more reliable for defensive production. He'll likely threaten Nicolas Dubersarsky for playing time in upcoming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back injury Sanchez is out for Saturday's match against San Jose due to a back injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Sanchez is not going to make the call Saturday after a back injury has led to the sidelines, leaving a gap in the midfield for the club. This comes after his early exit last contest, only lasting 45 minutes. That said, this will force a change, with the midfield duo likely to be Besard Sabovic and Daniel Pereira.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Saturday Sanchez scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Sanchez broke the deadlock for Austin FC in the first half after catching a loose ball following his own header and tapping it in past Jonathan Bond from very close range. This was Sanchez's first goal of the season, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to contribute regularly on the attacking end. As a defensive-minded midfielder who rarely moves forward, Sanchez doesn't have a lot of fantasy appeal despite being a regular in Austin's midfield.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back for ATX Sanchez has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez was forced to sit out of the San Diego clash with yellow card accumulation. He will look to slide right back into the starting XI for EL Verde, having previous started six of the last seven MLS games played, collecting nine with eight clearances.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Sanchez is set for a one-match suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sanchez will be sidelined for the club's next contest, as the defender has picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, leading to his suspension. This will force him to miss Saturday's match against San Diego, returning to face Colorado on June 7. This will force a change while he is out, with Nicolas Budersarsky as a possible replacement.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Sanchez (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Galaxy.

Impact Sanchez returns to action after missing just one game. The central midfielder could be an option off the bench in case Austin need to gain more possession in midfield, but his defensive-minded role in midfield limits his fantasy upside considerably.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Sanchez is out for Saturday's match against Vancouver due to a hamstring injury, according to his club.

Impact Sanchez is heading to the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury. Luckily for the club, this isn't a major loss, as he went unused last match and hasn't started in their past two games. He will hope this is a short absence and he can look to earn back the starting spot he held at the beginning of the season soon.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Austin 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...

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Sanchez bagged the game-winning goal in the 93rd minute after a perfect set-up from Kei Kamara. As heroic as his effort was, however, Sanchez is a defensive-minded player who rarely starts. so his fantasy upside will be close to minimal going forward.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against Dallas Sanchez registered one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Sanchez replaced Timothy Tillman at halftime and created a chance while contributing defensively with two interceptions and a tackle. He had 40 touches and completed 35 passes. Sanchez has featured in 28 games this season, and this was a rare appearance off the bench, having started 23 of those matches.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Sanchez (leg) is on the bench for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota United.

Impact Sanchez has completed his recovery after being excluded from the last match due to the issue. The midfielder has racked up 22 clearances, 16 interceptions and 16 tackles while delivering one assist from five chances created in 13 appearances (12 starts) during the current campaign. He could be used most likely in the central zone at the expense of either Erik Duenas or Timothy Tillman.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Sanchez (leg) is out for Saturday's game against Atlanta United.

Impact Sanchez picked up an injury in Tuesday's Open Cup win over Loudoun United F.C., and the injury has been deemed severe enough to rule him out here. His next chance to play will come against Minnesota United on May 29, but given the quick turnaround, his availability is far from certain.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Sanchez was forced off in the 23rd minute during Tuesday's Open Cup win over Loudoun United F.C.

Impact Sanchez had picked up a knee injury against Vancouver, forcing him to start on the bench against St Louis. It is unclear if the midfielder will play Saturday, depending on how hurt he is. In any case, Mateusz Bogusz could drop back to midfield, with a change in the attack in the works is Kai Kamara (head) is not fit to play Saturday.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Come off in oain Sanchez came off injured with a knee injury and was forced to subbed out in the 80th minute in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC, per LAFC Uruguay.

Impact Sanchez could be in line for a few matches on the sidelines with a knee injury. He had started all 12 matches played for LAFC, assisting once while logging in 20 clearances, 16 tackles (12 won), and 11 blocks.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • LAFC.COM

Sets up lone LA goal Sanchez had an assist while creating three chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Sanchez set up Denis Bouanga in the 34th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading LA with his three chances created. The midfielder ends the regular season with a goal and three assists while creating 21 chances and making 36 interceptions and 62 tackles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist against Rapids Sanchez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Sanchez noticed his assist after intercepting a pass that he then played though to Carlos Vela for the second goal of the match. Despite appearing in every game this year, the 32-year-old still only has one goal and two assists all season. Most of his production does come in the defensive part of the midfield so his fantasy upside isn't always as great as other midfielders. The bright side with Sanchez is that he is almost always a guarantee to make the starting lineup.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Galaxy Sanchez scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and made two tackles (one won) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss against LA Galaxy.

Impact Sanchez isn't used to provide a lot of input on the attacking end but this time he caught everyone by surprise in the 56th minute, anticipating opposing defenders in the near post to head home a corner kick from the left and momentarily draw things level at 1-1. This was the first goal of the season for the midfielder, matching his total from each of the three previous campaigns.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active attacking performance Sanchez took four shots and created three chances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against the Dynamo. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Sanchez put in an almost unprecedented attacking shift from midfield on Wednesday as he was a threat to Houston both directly and with his passing. This might have been due to the absences of regular starters Kellyn Acosta (lower body), Timothy Tillman (lower body) and Jose Cifuentes (not injury related) around him, and he can be expected to return to his normal defensively-slanted role moving forward.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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