Ashley Sanchez scores twice in Courage's 2-0 victory over Angel City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Ashley Sanchez scored two goals for the North Carolina Courage in their 2-0 win against Angel City on Wednesday night, breaking the single-season goals record for the team. With her 14th goal in the 41st minute, Sanchez tied the previous record set by Lynn Biyendolo in 2019. The Courage, currently 11-3-7, have claimed five victories in their last six matches. North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan assisted Sanchez's record-breaking goal in the 78th minute. Angel City, now at 7-6-7, had their four-match draw streak snapped with this defeat.
- •Courage won 2-0 against Angel City on August 26.
- •Ashley Sanchez sets a new single-season goals record with 15 goals.
- •Sanchez scored her 14th goal in the 41st minute.
- •The Courage have won five of their last six matches.
- •Angel City had a four-game draw streak ended.
- 6:29 PMESPN Soccer — Sanchez sets Courage scoring mark with brace
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — League scoring leader Sanchez has 2 goals in the Courage's 2-0 win over Angel City
"Ashley Sanchez scored twice to break the single-season goals record for the North Carolina Courage in a 2-0 victory over Angel City on Wednesday night. Sanchez leads the National Women's Soccer League in scoring this season with 15 goals. Sanchez scored her 14th goal in the 41st minute, tying Lynn Biyendolo's record for the North Carolina set in 2019.
"North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez extended her lead atop the NWSL Golden Boot race on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC, bringing her total to 15 goals this season.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 27, 2026, 6:29 PMSanchez sets Courage scoring mark with brace
North Carolina Courage forward Ashley Sanchez extended her lead atop the NWSL Golden Boot race on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC, bringing her total to 15 goals this season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 2:34 AMLeague scoring leader Sanchez has 2 goals in the Courage's 2-0 win over Angel City
Ashley Sanchez scored twice to break the single-season goals record for the North Carolina Courage in a 2-0 victory over Angel City on Wednesday night. Sanchez leads the National Women's Soccer League in scoring this season with 15 goals. Sanchez scored her 14th goal in the 41st minute, tying Lynn Biyendolo's record for the North Carolina set in 2019.
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