José Luis Sánchez Solá

José Luis Juan Sánchez Solá (born 31 January 1959), commonly referred to as "Chelís", is a Mexican former football manager and current analyst for ESPN Deportes.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Solá.

José Luis Sánchez Solá
Personal information
Full name José Luis Juan Sánchez Solá
Date of birth (1959-01-31) 31 January 1959
Place of birth Puebla, Mexico
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Managerial career
Years Team
2006–2010 Puebla
2010–2011 Estudiantes Tecos
2012 Correcaminos UAT
2013 Chivas USA
2014 Veracruz
2014 Puebla
2016–2017 Venados
2017–2018 Las Vegas Lights
2019 Puebla

Managerial career

Puebla

Sánchez became the manager of Puebla in 2006, but was sacked twice during his tenure, only to be brought back after the players requested he be reinstated.[2] During his time at Puebla, Sánchez gained tremendous popularity in Mexican football, having saved the team from being relegated to the Primera A and being successful with a "small club".[3]

"Chelís" was publicly supported by the players, front office, and the government of the state led by Mario Marín, since they believed he was the main reason why Puebla, after over 15 years, had a competitive team again.[4] Sánchez Solá led Puebla during their highly-successful Clausura 2009 campaign rub. After finishing fifth in the general table, the team eliminated Monterrey in the quarter-finals,[5] but was eliminated in the semi-finals by UNAM.[6]

Estudiantes Tecos

After a meeting to finalize details, Sánchez was introduced on November 14, 2010 as the new coach of Estudiantes Tecos. Coupled with this, he acknowledged offers that he had previously received, particularly mentioning the names of Club Atlas, Irapuato FC, and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz.[7][8]

Chivas USA

On December 8, 2012 he was appointed Chivas USA manager. On May 29, 2013 he was fired as Chivas USA manager.[9]

Las Vegas Lights

On November 13, 2017 he was announced as the first manager of the Las Vegas Lights.[9] On March 15, 2018,[10] he was promoted to Technical Director, while assistant coach Isidro Sánchez was named Head Coach. His tenure was marred by two suspensions totaling twelve games and lighting a cigarette in the stands following a referee sending him off the pitch.[11] He left the team on September 18, 2018.[12]

Return to Puebla

In February 2019 it was announced that Chelis would return for the fourth time to Puebla.[13]

Controversy

A few days after the playoff match against Club Universidad in 2009, Sánchez appeared in a political ad by the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (P.R.I.), the political party of Puebla's governor at the time Mario Marín.[14] This resulted in criticism from some Mexican sports commentators and others who disagreed with sports figures getting involved in political campaigns.

Career statistics

From 2006 to 2007 he coached in Primera A, and in 2007 he promoted the club to the Primera División de México.

YearClubPositionGames managedWonTiedLostPointsPostseason place
Apertura 2006Puebla FC11713223Didn't qualify
Clausura 2007Puebla FC217113336Semifinals
Apertura 2007Puebla FC141745817Didn't qualify
Clausura 2008Puebla FC11175667Didn't qualify
Apertura 2008Puebla FC1881437Didn't qualify
Clausura 2009Puebla FC52175526Semifinals
Apertura 2009Puebla FC71968326Quarterfinals
As of January 14, 2013
Team From To Record1 GF GA GD
GWLTWin %
Chivas USA December 8, 2012 5 3 1 1 060.00 10 7 +3
Total 5 3 1 1 060.00 10 7 +3
  • 1.^ Includes league, playoffs, cup and CONCACAF Champions League.

References
  1. "Current ESPN Deportes analyst to coach Las Vegas Lights". November 13, 2017.
  2. "Reincorporan a José Luis Sánchez Solá como técnico del Puebla". Esmas.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  3. "El 'Chelís' disfruta disputar la Liguilla". Informador.com.mx. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  4. Sánchez Solá, incondicional del góber Archived May 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Monterrey (3)2-2(5) Puebla... Puebla, del infierno al cielo". Mediotiempo.com. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  6. "Pumas 1-2 Puebla... Con gran sufrimiento los Pumas alcanzaron la Final". Mediotiempo.com. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  7. "Chelís" ya es Estudiante" Mediotiempo.com; domingo 14 de Noviembre del 2010
  8. "Video footage". Blip.tv. November 14, 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  9. "JOSÉ LUIS SÁNCHEZ SOLÁ – 'CHELÍS' – NAMED LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC'S FIRST HEAD COACH". lasvegaslightsfc.com. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  10. "CHELÍS PROMOTED TO LIGHTS FC TECHNICAL DIRECTOR". lasvegaslightsfc.com. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  11. Snell, Alan (February 18, 2018). "During Game, Lights Coach Smoked Like A Chelis". No. LV Sports Biz. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  12. "Las Vegas, Sanchez Sola Part Ways". USLsoccer.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  13. "Fourth time's a charm? Puebla brings back El Chelis". goal.com. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  14. "Chelis" está con el PRI" Archived July 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine El Universal. 29 May 2009.
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