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Credit: Denis Poroy | Imagn Images Trinity Byars was always going to be etched in the National Women’s Soccer League‘s history books. As the first college signing after the draft had been tossed on the ash heap, Byars stood to be a bellwether for talent evaluation and the power of the free market to let rookies earn what they were worth. That alone was a momentous achievement. San Diego Wave fans didn’t get to see those initial seeds bear fruit for nearly two years.
Credit: David Banks | Imagn Images Here’s a look at some stats and minutiae following Week 20 of the 2026 NWSL season. We’ll keep evolving this space every week to try and keep you informed. Have an idea or an addition? Hit me @thedanlauletta on Bsky or X. Before we get into it, here is a look at how the table looks as we hit the other side of Labor Day. All statistics reference regular season games only except where noted.
Photo copyright Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Ashley Sanchez’s remarkable 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season has reached another milestone. The North Carolina Courage star scored three times in a 6-0 win over the Chicago Stars on Sunday, taking her season total to 18 goals and making her the American single-season scoring record holder in the NWSL. Sanchez entered Sunday’s match two goals behind the record of 17, shared by Alex Morgan and Crystal Dunn.
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