When asked if her dad pushed her into it, she admitted there were some rocky moments. 

Tasked with wrapping up the inaugural season for the Racing Louisville Football Club, the vice president for player development of Soccer Holdings, LLC, could point to a string of successes after traveling a treacherous road, not just with his own club but for the entire National Women's Soccer League.

Washington Spirit defeated Racing Louisville 3-0 on Saturday night, ending the NWSL expansion club's hopes of reaching the postseason.

But more than anything, Sanchez said tonight's performance was a testament to the players, and their determination not to lose ground after the loss of a head coach.

Two days after their head coach was abruptly dismissed, Racing Louisville FC players were out on the pitch with interim coach Mario Sanchez with smiles on their faces and determination in their demeanor.