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Ashley Sanchez continues NWSL scoring surge with goal for Courage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:07 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ashley Sanchez continues NWSL scoring surge with goal for Courage

Summary

Ashley Sanchez scored a goal for the North Carolina Courage in the 82nd minute against the San Diego Wave, bringing her season total to 19 goals. Sanchez has set the NWSL single-season scoring record for an American player and is now one goal away from breaking Temwa Chawinga's record of 20 goals from 2024. After a breakout 2026 season, Sanchez's scoring prowess includes a hat trick against the Chicago Stars in a previous match. With six games remaining in the regular season, she leads the NWSL's Golden Boot race. Sanchez credits her improved performance to a position change and a more balanced personal life.

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By the Numbers

•Sanchez scored in the 82nd minute against the San Diego Wave.
•She has 19 goals this season, targeting the NWSL record of 20.
•Sanchez achieved a recent hat trick against the Chicago Stars.
•She leads the NWSL's Golden Boot race with six regular-season games left.
•Her performance is attributed to a positional shift and personal growth.

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7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Ashley Sanchez eyes an NWSL record in a career season with North Carolina

What they're saying

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Ashley Sanchez entered the season with a number in mind. First, the North Carolina Courage midfielder wanted 10 goals. Now, after setting the National Women’s Soccer League single-season scoring record for an American player, Sanchez has settled on another number — and another record to break.
— Yahoo Sportsby DREW RENNER

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