SpotlightThe GuardianUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Ashley Sanchez: From World Cup Snub to NWSL Record Chase
After playing zero minutes at the 2023 World Cup, Ashley Sanchez is now on the brink of NWSL history with the North Carolina Courage.


A. Sánchez
player
Age
25
Position
Winger
Club
North Carolina Courage
Nationality
American
Key stat
19 goals this season
What happened. Ashley Sanchez has scored 19 goals for the North Carolina Courage this season, one shy of Temwa Chawinga's NWSL single-season record. On Saturday against Gotham, her potential record-tying 20th goal was overturned by VAR due to an offside in the build-up.
- Played zero minutes at the 2023 World Cup.
- Embraced a new club, mindset, and position.
- On the verge of tying Temwa Chawinga's 2024 NWSL record.
Sanchez's resurgence has sparked talk of a potential USWNT return, and she will look to make history in the Courage's next match.
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