Matthew Sanchez (soccer)


Matthew Sanchez is a Puerto Rican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for United Soccer League club Rio Grande Valley FC Toros and the Puerto Rican national team.

Career

College

Sánchez began his college career at Old Dominion. From 2014 to 2016, he played with Loyola Greyhounds, earning numerous honours including Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2016.

Professional

In January 2017, Sánchez was chosen to participate in the MLS side D.C. United preseasons trial.
In January 2018, Sánchez signed with USL side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.

International

Sánchez was called up for the Puerto Rico U20 national team in 2012. They played as U19 team at the 2012 Dallas Cup months before the World Cup Qualifiers in July 2012. He helped Puerto Rico reach the CONCACAF U20 Championship for the first time.
In 2015, Sánchez made his first appearance with the Puerto Rico Senior national football team in a friendly match against Canada. He also represented Puerto Rico in the U23 national team for the 2016 Olympics Qualification Tournament.