Sanchez scores twice and the Courage top the Reign 3-1 in the NWSL

Ashley Sanchez scored twice as the North Carolina Courage defeated the Seattle Reign 3-1 in an NWSL match on Saturday night, July 4, 2026. The Reign had taken an early lead in the 19th minute when Sally Menti converted a cross from Sofia Huerta past goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan. In the other Fourth of July holiday fixture, the San Diego Wave beat reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC 2-0.