NWSL Team of the Week features Courage's Ijeh and Sanchez
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The NWSL Team of the Week is announced following matches from August 5-6, 2026. North Carolina Courage players Evelyn Ijeh and Ashley Sanchez earned spots for their performances, with Sanchez scoring her 11th goal of the season. Key highlights include a late-game winner from Natalie Jacobs, and strong contributions from Abby Smith for the Denver Summit and Debinha for the Kansas City Current. Analysts noted a mix of standout statistics and impactful performances that helped shape the league as playoff contention heats up.
- •Evelyn Ijeh and Ashley Sanchez from North Carolina Courage recognized.
- •Ashley Sanchez scored her 11th goal of the season.
- •Natalie Jacobs scored a late winner in a seven-goal match.
- •Abby Smith made crucial saves for Denver Summit.
- •Debinha is now the all-time leading NWSL scorer with 83 goals.
- 6:43 PMCBS Sports — NWSL Team of the Week: North Carolina Courage attacking dup Evelyn Ijeh and Ashley Sanchez return
"The Attacking Third crew picked their best XI from the past week's NWSL action
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