Just received a release from ISU sports information that said Maria Sanchez is leaving ISU.
The release says head coach Allison Gibson will not comment further on the matter.
Obviously this is a big blow to ISU soccer. I have little to no connection with that sport so I have no idea what happened but I'm guessing Sanchez realized that with only two more years to play in college that ISU was probably longer than two years away from being a real contender given how many freshmen were on the team last season and she wants to go to a program that basically can "win now." She'll sit out a season then have two more years to play. Given her reputation I'm sure some other bigger programs probably let her know they'd love to have her and she may feel she wants to test herself against better competition.
I guess there's also a chance that maybe she's decided to turn pro and make some money. Lots of the top soccer teams have feeder systems / programs where younger players can learn and develop their skills while getting paid.
Don't know if we'll ever know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if she wound up at a bigger program.
She is an amazing talent.
PBP
The release says head coach Allison Gibson will not comment further on the matter.
Obviously this is a big blow to ISU soccer. I have little to no connection with that sport so I have no idea what happened but I'm guessing Sanchez realized that with only two more years to play in college that ISU was probably longer than two years away from being a real contender given how many freshmen were on the team last season and she wants to go to a program that basically can "win now." She'll sit out a season then have two more years to play. Given her reputation I'm sure some other bigger programs probably let her know they'd love to have her and she may feel she wants to test herself against better competition.
I guess there's also a chance that maybe she's decided to turn pro and make some money. Lots of the top soccer teams have feeder systems / programs where younger players can learn and develop their skills while getting paid.
Don't know if we'll ever know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if she wound up at a bigger program.
She is an amazing talent.
PBP