NWSL Player
Ashley Sanchez
As of 1 November 2026, Ashley Sanchez has 20 goals and 3 assists for North Carolina Courage in the 2026 NWSL season, with 14.7 expected goals (xG) in 2,917 minutes. Her 20 goals rank 1st of 404 NWSL players.
Ashley Sanchez 2026
Season by match
Her season as a table
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xG total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Mar | v Racing Louisville FC | 99 | 2 | 0 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Sat 21 Mar | at Gotham FC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 | 0.60 |
| Sat 28 Mar | v Bay FC | 109 | 0 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.63 |
| Sat 4 Apr | v Portland Thorns FC | 101 | 1 | 0 | 0.39 | 1.02 |
| Sat 25 Apr | at Houston Dash | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0.21 | 1.23 |
| Wed 29 Apr | at Boston Legacy FC | 105 | 1 | 0 | 0.38 | 1.62 |
| Sat 2 May | v Kansas City Current | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 1.71 |
| Fri 8 May | at Orlando Pride | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0.26 | 1.98 |
| Sat 16 May | v Chicago Stars FC | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0.48 | 2.46 |
| Sat 23 May | at Racing Louisville FC | 97 | 1 | 0 | 0.77 | 3.23 |
| Sun 31 May | at Angel City FC | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.05 | 3.28 |
| Sat 4 Jul | v Seattle Reign FC | 91 | 2 | 0 | 0.70 | 3.98 |
| Sat 11 Jul | v Washington Spirit | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 | 4.40 |
| Sat 18 Jul | at Bay FC | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 4.52 |
| Sat 25 Jul | v Utah Royals FC | 104 | 0 | 0 | 1.06 | 5.58 |
| Fri 31 Jul | v Orlando Pride | 103 | 1 | 0 | 0.85 | 6.43 |
| Wed 5 Aug | at Denver Summit FC | 94 | 0 | 0 | 0.15 | 6.58 |
| Sat 8 Aug | at Washington Spirit | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0.34 | 6.92 |
| Sun 16 Aug | v Houston Dash | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 7.25 |
| Sat 22 Aug | v Boston Legacy FC | 113 | 2 | 0 | 1.28 | 8.53 |
| Wed 26 Aug | v Angel City FC | 102 | 2 | 0 | 0.60 | 9.13 |
| Sat 29 Aug | at Kansas City Current | 108 | 0 | 1 | 0.66 | 9.79 |
| Sun 6 Sep | at Chicago Stars FC | 88 | 3 | 0 | 1.86 | 11.65 |
| Sat 12 Sep | at San Diego Wave FC | 100 | 1 | 0 | 0.26 | 11.91 |
| Sat 19 Sep | v Gotham FC | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 | 12.28 |
| Sun 27 Sep | at Utah Royals FC | 102 | 1 | 0 | 1.08 | 13.36 |
| Fri 2 Oct | at Seattle Reign FC | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 | 13.50 |
| Sat 17 Oct | v San Diego Wave FC | 99 | 0 | 1 | 0.30 | 13.80 |
| Fri 23 Oct | at Portland Thorns FC | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0.80 | 14.59 |
| Sun 1 Nov | v Denver Summit FC | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0.14 | 14.73 |
2026 in context
| Stat | Season | Per 90 | In the leagueRank | Of her club’sClub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 20 | 0.62 | 1st of 404 | – |
| Assists | 3 | 0.09 | 35th of 404 | – |
| Shots | 117 | 3.61 | 2nd of 404 | – |
| Shots on target | 52 | 1.60 | 2nd of 404 | – |
| Expected goals | 14.7 | 0.45 | 2nd of 404 | – |
| Expected assists | 2.8 | 0.09 | 58th 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
0.6 goals per 90, 1st of 95 NWSL midfielders with 450+ minutes. Position average 0.1.
3.6 shots per 90, 2nd of 95 NWSL midfielders with 450+ minutes. Position average 1.2.
39% of North Carolina Courage's goals, 20 of 51 this season. In 2,917 minutes.
1.4 take-ons won per 90, 152% above the average NWSL midfielder. Position average 0.6.
1.0 recoveries in the final third per 90, 80% above the average NWSL midfielder. Position average 0.6.
2,917 minutes, 30 starts in 30 appearances. NWSL this season.
Her profile among midfielders
Her profile as a table
| Per 90 | Her | NWSL percentile | Both leagues |
|---|---|---|---|
| completed passes | 15.2 | 15 | 12 |
| forward passes | 5.2 | 20 | 17 |
| passes into the final third | 1.6 | 21 | 20 |
| passes into the box | 1.0 | 65 | 64 |
| take-ons won | 1.4 | 96 | 92 |
| shots | 3.6 | 99 | 99 |
| goals | 0.6 | 100 | 99 |
| tackles won | 0.8 | 27 | 28 |
| interceptions | 0.4 | 16 | 14 |
| ball recoveries | 3.3 | 26 | 22 |
| clearances | 0.7 | 21 | 24 |
| aerial duels won | 0.3 | 27 | 28 |
| recoveries in the final third | 1.0 | 88 | 82 |
| pass accuracy | 64% | 7 | 7 |
| aerial success | 47% | 55 | 56 |
With her on and off the pitch
North Carolina Courage’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 | H |  Denver Summit FC | 1–0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0.14 | 0.00 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | A |  Portland Thorns FC | 0–1 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0.80 | 0.07 | |
| Sat 17 Oct | H |  San Diego Wave FC | 1–2 | 99 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.30 | 0.22 | |
| Fri 2 Oct | A |  Seattle Reign FC | 1–0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.14 | 0.05 | |
| Sun 27 Sep | A |  Utah Royals FC | 1–2 | 102 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00 | |
| Sat 19 Sep | H |  Gotham FC | 1–2 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0.36 | 0.04 | |
| Sat 12 Sep | A | San Diego Wave FC | 1–2 | 100 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.26 | 0.00 | |
| Sun 6 Sep | A |  Chicago Stars FC | 6–0 | 88 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1.86 | 0.03 | |
| Sat 29 Aug | A |  Kansas City Current | 2–3 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0.66 | 0.28 | |
| Wed 26 Aug | H |  Angel City FC | 2–0 | 102 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.60 | 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 |  North Carolina Courage NC | 20 | 3 | 117 | 52 | 14.73 | 2.78 | 2,917 |
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
North Carolina Courage
North Carolina Courage9th 45 ptsIn numbers
Ashley Sanchez scores 0.62 goals per 90, 5th of 242 in the league. League average 0.11. 900+ minutes.
ShareAshley Sanchez is +5.3 goals over xG, with 20 goals from 14.7 xG. 2nd of 404 in the league.
ShareAshley Sanchez has 40% of club's goals: 20 of North Carolina Courage’s 50. One of the league’s biggest shares.
SharePlays like
Jess FishlockSeattle Reign FC, per 90 goals 0.62 and 0.39, shots 3.61 and 2.660.982Reilyn TurnerPortland Thorns FC, per 90 shots on target 1.60 and 1.02, goals 0.62 and 0.340.983Maiara NiehuesAngel City FC, per 90 goals 0.62 and 0.53, shots 3.61 and 2.950.98Nearest 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 Jess Fishlock, Reilyn Turner or Maiara Niehues.
