Equalizersoccer iconEqualizersoccerSep 13, 2026

Sanchez and Banda keep racing to Golden Boot

Ashley Sanchez and Barbra Banda are keeping the 2026 National Women's Soccer League Golden Boot race interesting as both increased their tallies this weekend. North Carolina Courage midfielder Sanchez scored her team's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to San Diego on Saturday for her league-leading 19th of the season.

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Ashley Sanchez and Barbra Banda are keeping the 2026 National Women's Soccer League Golden Boot race interesting as both increased their tallies this weekend.

North Carolina Courage midfielder Sanchez scored her team's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to San Diego on Saturday for her league-leading 19th of the season.

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Ashley Sanchez and Barbra Banda are keeping the 2026 National Women's Soccer League Golden Boot race interesting as both increased their tallies this weekend. North Carolina Courage midfielder Sanchez scored her team's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to San Diego on Saturday for her league-leading 19th of the season.

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