Will Sands
United States
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Will Sands 2026 season stats
As a left back, Will Sands has appeared in 22 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,915 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. 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 | 0.00 | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 39 |
| Shots | 12 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Shot conversion | 8.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.28 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.14 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 17 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Chances created | 14 | 0.66 | 78 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.09 | 57 |
Will Sands has taken 12 shots with 3 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 160 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Will Sands has 0 assists and 17 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 137 minutes. Will Sands has set up 17 shots for teammates, worth 1.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 780 | 36.70 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 653 | 30.70 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 0.85 | 10 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 10 | 0.47 | 78 |
| Backward passes | 194 | 9.12 | 79 |
| Passes (final third) | 85 | 3.99 | 22 |
Will Sands has completed 653 of 780 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 10 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.28 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 14 | 0.66 | 53 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 122 | 5.73 | 87 |
| Aerials won | 40 | 1.88 | 78 |
| Touches | 1206 | 56.70 | 14 |
| Possession lost | 211 | 9.92 | 53 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.28 | 19 |
| Fouls won | 43 | 2.02 | 94 |
| Dispossessed | 9 | 0.42 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 0.94 | 74 |
Will Sands completes 6 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 122 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 34 | 1.60 | 50 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 0.99 | 48 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 0.94 | 33 |
| Clearances | 72 | 3.38 | 43 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 53 | 2.49 | 13 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.09 | 72 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Will Sands makes 34 tackles and 20 interceptions , adding 72 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 50th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.85 | 36 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.09 | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 9.00 | n/a | 89 |
| Foul involvements | 61 | 2.87 | 86 |
| 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 | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Will Sands has committed 18 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 9 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (19 appearances), also at right back (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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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 22 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1915 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Will Sands has attempted 12 shots with 3 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Will Sands has created 14 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (43% success rate). Will Sands has contributed 17 key passes and 35 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Will Sands has registered 34 tackles (21 won), 20 interceptions, and 72 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 653 from 780 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Will Sands has won 122 of 201 total duels.
Discipline
Will Sands has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 43.
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 Columbus Crew on April 29th. New England won 1-3. Will Sands played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.97.
Recent matches
- April 29th1-3 winatColumbus Crew(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- February 28th1-1 drawvsNew York City(90 mins, rating 6.24)
- July 21st0-3 winatDC United(90 mins, rating 7.23)
- August 6th2-1 lossatToronto(90 mins, rating 6.66)
- February 2nd0-2 lossvsHouston Dynamo(87 mins, rating 5.95)
Next fixture
Will Sands and New England are next in action on April 28th against LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the LA Galaxy vs New England match preview.
Teammates at New England
Will Sands currently plays alongside Joshua Wynder, Marcos Zambrano, Donovan Parisian, Leonardo Campana, Peyton Miller, Mamadou Fofana, Matt Polster, Tanner Beason, JD Gunn, Andrew Farrell, Ilay Feingold, 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, Brooklyn Raines, Griffin Yow, Luca Langoni, Wilson Harris and Jack Harrison at New England.