NWSL Player
Samantha Smith
As of 1 November 2026, Samantha Smith has 5 goals and 1 assist for Boston Legacy FC in the 2026 NWSL season, with 4.1 expected goals (xG) in 1,702 minutes. Her 5 goals rank 34th of 404 NWSL players.
Samantha Smith 2026
Season by match
Her season as a table
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xG total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Mar | v Gotham FC | – | – | – | – | 0.00 |
| Sat 21 Mar | at Houston Dash | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Sat 28 Mar | v Utah Royals FC | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Fri 3 Apr | v San Diego Wave FC | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Sat 25 Apr | at Chicago Stars FC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.81 | 0.99 |
| Wed 29 Apr | v North Carolina Courage | 97 | 1 | 0 | 0.19 | 1.18 |
| Sun 3 May | v Denver Summit FC | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 | 1.29 |
| Sat 9 May | at Gotham FC | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Tue 12 May | v Orlando Pride | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Fri 15 May | at Bay FC | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.29 |
| Fri 22 May | v Seattle Reign FC | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 1.35 |
| Sat 30 May | at Kansas City Current | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.35 |
| Sun 5 Jul | v Bay FC | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 1.45 |
| Fri 10 Jul | v Chicago Stars FC | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 | 1.64 |
| Wed 15 Jul | at Orlando Pride | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
| Sun 19 Jul | v Washington Spirit | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0.36 | 2.01 |
| Sat 25 Jul | v Kansas City Current | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 | 2.26 |
| Sun 2 Aug | at Denver Summit FC | 94 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 | 2.77 |
| Sun 9 Aug | v Portland Thorns FC | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0.09 | 2.85 |
| Sat 15 Aug | at Racing Louisville FC | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0.32 | 3.18 |
| Sat 22 Aug | at North Carolina Courage | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 3.26 |
| Mon 31 Aug | v Angel City FC | 97 | 1 | 0 | 0.18 | 3.44 |
| Fri 4 Sep | at Utah Royals FC | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 3.47 |
| Sun 13 Sep | at Washington Spirit | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3.47 |
| Sun 20 Sep | v Houston Dash | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 3.57 |
| Fri 25 Sep | at Seattle Reign FC | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3.57 |
| Sat 3 Oct | at Portland Thorns FC | – | – | – | – | 3.57 |
| Fri 16 Oct | v Racing Louisville FC | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 | 4.14 |
| Sun 25 Oct | at San Diego Wave FC | – | – | – | – | 4.14 |
| Sun 1 Nov | at Angel City FC | – | – | – | – | 4.14 |
2026 in context
| Stat | Season | Per 90 | In the leagueRank | Of her club’sClub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.26 | 34th of 404 | – |
| Assists | 1 | 0.05 | 115th of 404 | – |
| Shots | 40 | 2.12 | 45th of 404 | – |
| Shots on target | 18 | 0.95 | 36th of 404 | – |
| Expected goals | 4.1 | 0.22 | 56th of 404 | – |
| Expected assists | 1.6 | 0.08 | 107th of 404 | – |
Per 90 minutes played. Ranked among every NWSL player with the total recorded this season; ties share a place. Her share of the total by her club’s players, when it is known: she and every teammate played for that club alone.
What stands out
-1.0 goal difference per 90 with her on, 20-33 in 1,702 minutes on, 14-11 in 966 off. Her team's goals for and against.
2.1 clearances per 90, 177% above the average NWSL forward. Position average 0.8.
1.0 interceptions per 90, 114% above the average NWSL forward. Position average 0.5.
7.0 forward passes per 90, top 9% of 92 NWSL forwards. Position median 3.7.
20.7 completed passes per 90, top 9% of 92 NWSL forwards. Position median 14.5.
1.2 aerial duels won per 90, 63% above the average NWSL forward. Position average 0.7.
Her profile among forwards
Her profile as a table
| Per 90 | Her | NWSL percentile | Both leagues |
|---|---|---|---|
| completed passes | 20.7 | 91 | 85 |
| forward passes | 7.0 | 91 | 88 |
| passes into the final third | 1.5 | 71 | 72 |
| passes into the box | 0.4 | 29 | 28 |
| take-ons won | 1.0 | 70 | 67 |
| shots | 2.1 | 59 | 58 |
| goals | 0.3 | 67 | 62 |
| tackles won | 1.3 | 79 | 77 |
| interceptions | 1.0 | 92 | 87 |
| ball recoveries | 3.8 | 75 | 71 |
| clearances | 2.1 | 95 | 94 |
| aerial duels won | 1.2 | 81 | 78 |
| recoveries in the final third | 0.4 | 27 | 27 |
| pass accuracy | 69% | 56 | 53 |
| aerial success | 51% | 61 | 65 |
With her on and off the pitch
Boston Legacy FC’s goals for and against in regulation time, from starts, substitutions and goal minutes.
Players with the closest profile
Her closest WSL profiles
Matches
| Date | H/A | Opponent | Result | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | A |  Angel City FC | 1–4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sun 25 Oct | A |  San Diego Wave FC | 2–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Fri 16 Oct | H |  Racing Louisville FC | 2–1 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00 | |
| Sat 3 Oct | A |  Portland Thorns FC | 4–2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Fri 25 Sep | A |  Seattle Reign FC | 0–2 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.28 | |
| Sun 20 Sep | H |  Houston Dash | 1–2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.10 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 13 Sep | A |  Washington Spirit | 3–0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Fri 4 Sep | A |  Utah Royals FC | 2–1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.00 | |
| Mon 31 Aug | H | Angel City FC | 2–5 | 97 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.18 | 0.00 | |
| Sat 22 Aug | A |  North Carolina Courage | 1–2 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
The latest 10 of 30 matches. Score and result from her club’s side; a dash where she did not play or the record does not carry the figure. Her line is the match’s when it is her club’s on the same day. Her record may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Seasons
| Season | Club | G | A | Sh | SoT | xG | xA | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Boston Legacy FC BOS | 5 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 4.14 | 1.58 | 1,702 |
One row per club and season; a transfer keeps separate rows. Records may include cup matches. G goals A primary assists Sh shots SoT shots on target xG and xA expected goals and assists, model estimates of chance quality Min minutes
Boston Legacy FC
Boston Legacy FC13th 33 ptsIn numbers
Samantha Smith scores 0.26 goals per 90, 38th of 242 in the league. League average 0.11. 900+ minutes.
ShareSamantha Smith has 1 assist, 115th of 404 in the league. 1.6 expected.
ShareSamantha Smith ranks 36th of 72 in the league with 13% of shots scored. 5 goals from 40 shots. League average 13%.
SharePlays like
Melanie BarcenasSan Diego Wave FC, per 90 shots on target 0.95 and 1.58, shots 2.12 and 2.910.972Ashley SanchezNorth Carolina Courage, per 90 shots on target 0.95 and 1.60, goals 0.26 and 0.620.973
Karlie LemaBay FC, per 90 shots on target 0.95 and 1.31, shots 2.12 and 2.540.97Nearest seasons per 90 minutes among NWSL players with 450 minutes or more, by goals, assists, xG, xA, shots and shots on target, standardized. 1.00 is the same profile. Her figure first.
Compare her with Melanie Barcenas, Ashley Sanchez or Karlie Lema.
