Dennis Sanchez celebrates birthday ahead of Western Conference final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
SoccerDennis Sanchez, manager of New Mexico United, turns 39 on November 13. He aims for a birthday win against Sacramento Republic FC in the Western Conference final scheduled for November 15. Sanchez reflects on his journey and the importance of building relationships with players. The team celebrated his birthday with sweets from a local bakery, adhering to team traditions.
- •Sanchez turns 39 on November 13.
- •Match against Sacramento Republic FC is on November 15.
- •This is United's second consecutive chance at the West final.
- •Sanchez emphasizes relationship-building with players.
- •Team celebrates his birthday with treats from a bakery.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Dennis Sanchez is the birthday boy and his wish is simple
"Dennis Sanchez didn’t want to make too big of a fuss. But when you turn another year older, word tends to get out eventually. Rather easily, too. Especially when you’re the guy in charge. And certainly when you’re getting all the more closer to one of the milestone birthdays (those that come in increments of 10). “(Aging) like a bottle of fine wine,” the New Mexico United manager, who turned ...
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