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NWSL top scorers 2026

Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) leads the way with 20 goals in 27 games. Barbra Banda (17) and Sophia Wilson (13) follow.

Top scorersAssistsCardsTable
#PlayerTeamGoals
1Ashley SanchezNorth Carolina CourageNorth Carolina Courage20
2Barbra BandaOrlando PrideOrlando Pride17
3Sophia WilsonPortland Thorns FCPortland Thorns FC13
4Janine SonisDenver Summit FCDenver Summit FC12
Temwa ChawingaKansas City CurrentKansas City Current12
6Trinity RodmanWashington SpiritWashington Spirit11
Evelyn IjehNorth Carolina CourageNorth Carolina Courage11
8Kat RaderHouston DashHouston Dash10
Aïssata TraoréBoston Legacy FCBoston Legacy FC10
Jaedyn ShawGotham FCGotham FC10
Trinity ByarsSan Diego Wave FCSan Diego Wave FC10
12Haley HopkinsKansas City CurrentKansas City Current9
Amanda GutierresBoston Legacy FCBoston Legacy FC9
Mina TanakaUtah RoyalsUtah Royals9
Maiara NiehuesAngel City FCAngel City FC9
16Cloé LacasseUtah RoyalsUtah Royals8
Maddie MercadoSeattle Reign FCSeattle Reign FC8
Pietra TordinPortland Thorns FCPortland Thorns FC8
Karlie LemaBay FCBay FC8
DebinhaKansas City CurrentKansas City Current8
Sveindís JónsdóttirAngel City FCAngel City FC8
22Kayla FischerRacing Louisville FCRacing Louisville FC7
Emma SearsRacing Louisville FCRacing Louisville FC7
24Sofia CantoreWashington SpiritWashington Spirit6
Lia GodfreySan Diego Wave FCSan Diego Wave FC6

Source: ESPN · NWSL 2026

NWSL: how it stands

Ashley Sanchez is averaging 0.74 goals per game. Ashley Sanchez's side North Carolina Courage are 8th in the table.

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NWSL: frequently asked questions

Who is the NWSL top scorer?

Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) is the leading scorer with 20 goals, 3 more than Barbra Banda.

Who has the most assists in the NWSL?

Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals), with 10 assists.