Will Sands
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Will Sands 2026 season stats
As a left back, Will Sands has appeared in 14 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,198 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.70 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Shot accuracy | 22.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.38 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.15 | 59 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 11 | 0.80 | 74 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.68 | 81 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Will Sands has taken 9 shots with 2 on target (22% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 133 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Will Sands has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 493 | 37.00 | 17 |
| Accurate passes | 409 | 30.70 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Long balls won | 10 | 0.75 | 7 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.53 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 127 | 9.54 | 81 |
| Passes (final third) | 41 | 3.08 | 11 |
Will Sands has completed 409 of 493 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 17th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.38 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.75 | 56 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 82 | 6.16 | 92 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 2.03 | 80 |
| Touches | 777 | 58.40 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 145 | 10.89 | 59 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.23 | 16 |
| Fouls won | 25 | 1.88 | 95 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.45 | 62 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 1.35 | 81 |
Will Sands completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 82 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.95 | 69 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.13 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 0.90 | 31 |
| Clearances | 48 | 3.61 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 41 | 3.08 | 28 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Will Sands makes 26 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 69th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.13 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 36 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Foul involvements | 40 | 3.01 | 89 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Will Sands has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (11 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 19 | 727 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 5.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 11 | 692 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 6.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 7 | 489 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.92 |
| 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 14 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1198 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Will Sands has attempted 9 shots with 2 on target, a 22% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Will Sands has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Will Sands has contributed 11 key passes and 26 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Will Sands has registered 26 tackles (15 won), 12 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 409 from 493 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Will Sands has won 82 of 139 total duels.
Discipline
Will Sands has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 25.
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 away at Charlotte on August 13th. New England lost 1-0. Will Sands played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- August 13th1-0 lossatCharlotte(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- June 14th2-1 winvsMinnesota United(90 mins, rating 6.72)
- March 28th0-3 lossvsNashville SC(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- April 14th2-1 winvsPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, rating 7.16)
- February 13th1-0 winvsCharlotte(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.85)
Next fixture
Will Sands and New England are next in action on November 21st against Toronto in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the New England vs Toronto match preview.
Teammates at New England
Will Sands currently plays alongside Damario McIntosh, Brayan Ceballos, Diego Fagúndez, Allan Oyirwoth, Tanner Beason, Marcos Zambrano, Ilay Feingold, Mamadou Fofana, Leonardo Campana, Donovan Parisian, Cristiano Oliveira, Cody Baker, JD Gunn, Matt Polster, Peyton Miller, Alhassan Yusuf, Will Sands, Ethan Kohler, Andrew Farrell, Carles Gil, Dor Turgeman, Jackson Yueill, Eric Klein, Brooklyn Raines, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni and Wilson Harris at New England.