About
Ashley Sanchez is an accomplished American soccer player who currently plays as a forward for the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Sanchez was born on March 16, 1999, and her early career was marked by her time with UCLA, where she broke the school’s assist record despite playing only three seasons. In 2020, she was drafted by the Washington Spirit and quickly established herself as a key playmaker, helping lead the Spirit to their first NWSL Championship in 2021. Her vision and technical skills on the field have made her a standout player in the league, and she has also earned caps with the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Dating
Ashley Sanchez is currently in a relationship with Josh Woods, a professional football player. The couple has been publicly known to be dating, and Woods has been supportive of Sanchez’s career, attending some of her matches. Prior to her relationship with Woods, there are no widely reported public relationships for Sanchez.
Trivia
Sanchez was the first U.S. player to compete in both the U-17 and U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cups in the same year (2016). She was named U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year in 2014. Off the field, Sanchez has endorsement deals with major brands, including Adidas, and has appeared in campaigns for Taco Bell.
