Will Sands stats
United StatesNext match
Major League Soccer
1.57
4.75
5.00Match-by-match stats
W. Sands
New EnglandDefender
W. Sands vs Philadelphia
4 games played, 2 more on the benchWill Sands's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against Philadelphia. See how Will Sands did in earlier matches against Philadelphia.
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PHIvNER
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Philadelphia v New England, SaturdayWhat Philadelphia allow left backs
Position stats15 appearances at LB against Philadelphia in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersWill Sands 2026 season stats
As a left back, Will Sands has appeared in 30 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 2,605 minutes at an average rating of 6.71. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Attacking stats
Will Sands has taken 16 shots with 3 on target (19% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 163 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Will Sands has 0 assists and 18 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 174 minutes. Will Sands has set up 18 shots for teammates, worth 1.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Will Sands has completed 864 of 1024 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 11 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 14th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Will Sands completes 7 dribbles at a 39% success rate and wins 147 duels .
Defending stats
Will Sands makes 42 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 92 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 40th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Will Sands has committed 30 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (27 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
New England squad
G. Yow
24 yrs#7
L. Campana
26 yrs#9
J. Harrison
29 yrs#11
M. Zambrano21 yrs#17
W. Harris26 yrs#27
L. Langoni
24 yrs#41
D. Fagúndez
31 yrs#77
D. Turgeman
22 yrs#99
M. Polster33 yrs#8
C. Gil
33 yrs#10
J. Yueill29 yrs#14
D. Gazdag
30 yrs#16
B. Raines21 yrs#21C. Oliveira18 yrs#35J. Siqueira17 yrs#65
A. Yusuf
26 yrs#80
28 yrs
21 yrs
26 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 19 | 727 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 5.29 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 11 | 692 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 6.21 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 489 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.92 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 12 | 636 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6.35 |
About Will Sands
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Will Sands has scored 1 goal across 30 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2605 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Will Sands has attempted 16 shots with 3 on target, a 19% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.27 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Will Sands has created 15 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 7 successful dribbles from 18 attempts (39% success rate). Will Sands has contributed 18 key passes and 38 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Will Sands has registered 42 tackles (27 won), 29 interceptions, and 92 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 864 from 1024 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Will Sands has won 147 of 252 total duels.
Discipline
Will Sands has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 51.
About Will Sands
Will Sands is a 26-year-old defender playing for New England in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. Will Sands is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
Will Sands's most recent match was at home against Chicago Fire on February 1st. New England won 1-0. Will Sands played 75 minutes with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-0 winvsChicago Fire(75 mins, rating 6.97)
- November 15th2-3 winatCincinnati(90 mins, rating 6.37)
- December 3rd0-3 lossvsSeattle Sounders(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.06)
- October 27th3-0 lossatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 5.98)
- June 4th4-2 winvsOrlando City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.32)
Next fixture
Will Sands and New England are next in action on April 2nd against Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New England
Will Sands currently plays alongside Marcos Zambrano, Donovan Parisian, Matt Polster, Ilay Feingold, J. Siqueira, JD Gunn, Tanner Beason, Mamadou Fofana, Joshua Wynder, Andrew Farrell, Leonardo Campana, Peyton Miller, Alhassan Yusuf, Will Sands, Cristiano Oliveira, Cody Baker, Ethan Kohler, Diego Fagúndez, Damario McIntosh, Carles Gil, Matt Turner, Dor Turgeman, Dániel Gazdag, Tylon Smith, Jackson Yueill, Griffin Yow, Brooklyn Raines, Luca Langoni, Wilson Harris and Jack Harrison at New England.