Ashley Sanchez eyes record tie, USWNT hopes

ByGuillermo Garcia

Sep 25, 2026 #Australia, #Dunn, #spain, #TeamUSA, #US Soccer, #uswnt, #USWNT Soccer, #USWNTSoccer

Ashley Sanchez on goal records, grit and potential USWNT return | NWSL

It was a familiar sight: Ashley Sanchez sprinting to the left post, controlling a cross and shooting low into the far corner.

A swift strike at the left post gave Sanchez her 20th tally, matching Temwa Chawinga’s 2024 mark. The North Carolina Courage winger timed a lofted cross, slipped through defenders and fired into the far corner. It’s the hallmark of her 19‑goal season. In my view, her consistency makes her a top contender for a USWNT call‑up.

But the celebration at WakeMed Soccer Park turned sour when VAR intervened and ruled the effort offside after Gianna Paul’s early touch. The goal was erased, leaving the record unclaimed and the match still tied. Will Sanchez find another chance to break the barrier?