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Austin FC have signed former LAFC captain Ilie Sánchez through 2025 with an option for 2026, the club announced Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Spanish-American midfielder was a free agent after his contract with the Black & Gold expired at the end of last season.

Sánchez won the Supporters’ Shield-MLS Cup double with LAFC in 2022, converting the title-clinching penalty kick in a legendary shootout win over the Philadelphia Union, as well as the 2024 US Open Cup.

A two-time MLS All-Star, Sánchez also lifted the USOC with Sporting Kansas City in 2017.

Entering his ninth MLS season, Sánchez has 10g/18a in 242 regular-season appearances with LAFC (2022-24) and SKC (2017-21).

“Ilie has been one of the league’s top defensive midfielders in recent seasons,” said Austin FC sporting director Rodolfo Borrell. “His quality, experience and leadership will make him an excellent addition to our group.”

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) December 31, 2024

Proven winner

Austin’s first offseason signing, Sánchez adds a proven veteran presence to a club that recently declined the options of defensive midfielders Alex Ring and Jhojan Valencia. The Verde & Black midfield also includes Dani Pereira, Sebastián Driussi and Owen Wolff.

A product of FC Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, Sánchez is well-known for his community advocacy. In 2024, he was a finalist for the Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award and was named Sporting KC’s Humanitarian of the Year in 2019 and 2021 for his work with the Special Olympics’ Unified Teams.

“In speaking with Rodolfo and Nico [Estévez] about their plans for the upcoming season, it quickly became clear that signing with Austin FC was the best choice for me,” said Sánchez.

“I want to thank them for this opportunity and look forward to playing at Q2 Stadium as a member of the home team for the first time.”

Austin will be managed by new head coach Nico Estévez next year after missing the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs the past two seasons. They’ll open their 2025 campaign on Feb. 22 against Sporting Kansas City (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).

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