María Sánchez is one of the most sought-after soccer players in the U.S., recently becoming the first player to sign a $1.5 million contract in the National Women's Soccer League National Women’s Soccer League — but her journey to soccer glory is unlike most. @emilieikedanbc reports.

¡nos vemos el sábado!

first look in the new threads 🧵🌅

nueva camiseta, nueva ciudad 🌊

¡vamos, Maria Sanchez!

sánchez 🤝 San Diego Sirens 🌊

welcome home, maría 💙

Let’s do it, this time without braces 😂

🫶 2014->2024 we need an updated pic Maria Sanchez ☺️

la ola mexicana llega a san diego 🇲🇽

¡bienvenida a tu nueva casa, bombi!

BEACH BOMBI 💣

LFGSD am I right?

Gracias Bombi por todo 🧡

Thank you Maria Sanchez for everything you’ve done for the Dash and the city of Houston 🤘

#TMJAthlete Maria Sanchez has been traded to the San Diego Wave FC ✍🏽

hOLA, Maria Sanchez!

welcome to SD 🌊👋

Thank you, everyone, for the outpouring of kindness and support.

Dripped out for our home opener 💅

CELSIUS Energy Drink | #HoustonDash

Vamos contra el Houston Dash en la Summer Cup 2024

Bombi’s home 🤭

Maria Sanchez x #HoldItDown

Histórico. DOS A CERO. 😭

Marcador adidas México para todo México 🇲🇽

#PasosDeOro | #VamosTodos

Este es mi equipo: EL QUE NUNCA SE RINDE 🇲🇽

#PasosDeOro | #VamosTodos