James Sands stats
United StatesNext match
Major League Soccer
2.25
3.802.90Match-by-match stats
J. Sands
New York CityMidfielder
J. Sands vs Orlando
6 games playedJames Sands's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against Orlando. See how James Sands did in earlier matches against Orlando.
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ORLvNYC
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Orlando v New York City, SaturdayWhat Orlando allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Orlando in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersJames Sands 2026 season stats
As a left center back, James Sands has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,316 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.
Attacking stats
James Sands has taken 7 shots with 2 on target (29% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 188 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 44th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Sands has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 329 minutes. James Sands has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
James Sands has completed 872 of 979 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 88th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
James Sands completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 51 duels .
Defending stats
James Sands makes 17 tackles and 25 interceptions , adding 57 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 77 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 22nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
James Sands has committed 12 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 12 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (11 appearances), also at right back (1) and right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
New York City squad
N. Fernández Mercau
26 yrs#7
B. Traoré
23 yrs#9
T. Magno
24 yrs#11
A. Martínez
28 yrs#16
H. Wolf
27 yrs#17
Luighi20 yrs#20
A. Ojeda22 yrs#26A. Farnós
23 yrs#87M. Jones
23 yrs#88
K. Trewin
25 yrs#5J. Sands
26 yrs#6
A. Perea
25 yrs#8
M. Moralez39 yrs#10K. Pierre Jr.23 yrs#15
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21C. Flax22 yrs#27M. Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros18 yrs#29J. Shore19 yrs#32J. Arroyave18 yrs#47
K. Parks29 yrs#55P. Molinari17 yrs#71
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25 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1,941 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 6.80 |
 DFB Pokal | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.71 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.79 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 7 | 452 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 6.91 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 33 | 2,917 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 90 | 7.25 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 | 2,257 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 6.84 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 5 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 7.26 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 17 | 919 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 6.53 |
 Champions League | 8 | 674 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4.97 |
Premiership
Champions League2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiership | 7 | 459 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6.99 |
 Europa League | 5 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.64 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,554 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 6.56 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.63 |
About James Sands
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, James Sands has scored 1 goal across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1316 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. James Sands has attempted 7 shots with 2 on target, a 29% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.98 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Sands has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). James Sands has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Sands has registered 17 tackles (9 won), 25 interceptions, and 57 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 872 from 979 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. James Sands has won 51 of 85 total duels.
Discipline
James Sands has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 12 fouls and winning 16.
About James Sands
James Sands is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for New York City in the Major League Soccer, representing United States. James Sands is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 6 July 2000.
Most recent appearance
James Sands's most recent match was at home against Los Angeles FC on February 1st. New York City drew 1-1. James Sands played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.05.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-1 drawvsLos Angeles FC(90 mins, rating 7.05)
- November 15th2-0 lossatInter Miami(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- May 8th2-1 lossatChicago Fire(76 mins, rating 6.82)
- August 5th2-2 drawatAtlanta United(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- September 8th0-1 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, rating 6.75)
Next fixture
James Sands and New York City are next in action on April 2nd against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Orlando City vs New York City match preview.
Teammates at New York City
James Sands currently plays alongside Luighi, Agustín Ojeda, Cooper Flax, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Drew Baiera, Andrés Perea, James Sands, Aiden O'Neill, Malachi Jones, Peter Molinari, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Máximo Augusto Carrizo Ballesteros, Talles Magno, Keaton Parks, Nico Cavallo, Maxi Moralez, Arnau Farnós, Raul Gustavo, Mac Learned, Jonathan Shore, Bénie Traoré, Jacob Arroyave, Matt Freese, Kamran Acito, Hannes Wolf, Kevin Pierre Jr., Greg Ranjitsingh, Max Murray, Mitja Ilenic, Alonso Martínez, Kevin O'Toole, Kai Trewin, Matt Miazga and Tomás Romero at New York City.