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by DAVE MARTINEZ

As the New York Red Bulls continue to cultivate their youth prospects, one such player has made a move out west.

Former Red Bulls draft pick Manolo Sanchez joins former Chicago Fire left fullback Greg Cochrane, signing with new USL side San Antonio FC.

“I’m very excited to be here,” said Sanchez in a club statement. “It’s obviously a very well respected organization and club, and I am excited to be very successful on and off the field.”

Sanchez signed with the Red Bulls senior team last season, making three appearances with the first team. However, he spent the majority of the year with Red Bulls II in the USL, appearing in 22 matches and scoring four goals and an assist.

“Manolo is a direct forward who can play in numerous positions along the front line in a number of different roles,” said SAFC head coach Darren Powell. “He’s strong, aggressive, positive and likes to get to goal.”

Sanchez, 24, is joined by Cochrane, 25, who spent two seasons with the Fire, notching 16 starts and two assists over that time.

“Greg is an exciting attacking-minded left back,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “He has good quality of service, a great engine and a good work rate. I’m really excited that he’s joined the club for the season.”