Sanchez Breaks Courage Single‑Season Goals Record in 2-0 Win Over Angel City

Sanchez’s scoring surge strengthens her NWSL Golden Boot lead, boosting the Courage’s push for a home playoff spot.

Overview

Ashley Sanchez scored twice to give North Carolina a 2-0 win over Angel City, with her second goal breaking Lynn Biyendolo’s Courage single‑season mark.
The second goal came from a long, over‑the‑top pass by goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan that put Sanchez one‑on‑one with the Angel City keeper and led to the finish.
Sanchez now leads the NWSL with 15 goals, holds a three‑goal margin in the Golden Boot race, and has tied the league record with four braces this season.
Courage defender Maycee Bell suffered an apparent arm injury early in the second half and was stretchered off; her condition is still developing.
North Carolina’s win continues strong form — five victories in six matches — and keeps the team positioned as a contender for a home playoff berth.