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MidfielderSeason 2026

James Sands

New York CityMLSData current as of 04 September 2026
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NationalityUSA
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height186 cm
Weight84 kg
Shirt number6

James Sands: season at a glance

James Sands represents New York City in MLS during the 2026 season. Across 7 appearances, the player has completed 630 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 6, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 16.7%, Expected goals (xG): 0.41 and Non-penalty xG: 0.41.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 7, Interceptions: 9, Clearances: 24 and Duels won: 22.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

7Appearances
630Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
6.79Average rating
1Goal involvements0.14 per 90

Playing time and performance

7Appearances
5Starts
630Minutes
0.14Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.79Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating53 / 100

Around average

Key passes / per 9016 / 100

Below average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9035 / 100

Around average

Passes / per 9083 / 100

Above average

Pass completion54 / 100

Around average

Dribbles / per 9018 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9050 / 100

Around average

Interceptions / per 9095 / 100

Above average

xG per shot
0.07
Starting rate
100%
Minutes per appearance
90
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Attacking

1Goals
6Shots1.20 per 90
1Shots on target0.20 per 90
16.7%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.41Expected goals (xG)0.08 per 90
0.41Non-penalty xG0.08 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.58Expected assists (xA)0.12 per 90
1Key passes0.20 per 90

Passing and possession

291Passes58.20 per 90
247Completed passes49.40 per 90
84.9%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.20 per 90

Defending

7Tackles1.40 per 90
9Interceptions1.80 per 90
24Clearances4.80 per 90
3Blocks0.60 per 90
22Duels won68.0%
10Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
5Fouls drawn
1Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
New York City - New England Revolution10 Sept 20261 : 2Starter00-
New York City - Nashville SC04 Sept 20260 : 0Starter00-
Toronto - New York City29 Aug 20261 : 1Starter00-
New England Revolution - New York City23 Aug 20261 : 1Starter10-
FC Cincinnati - New York City19 Aug 20262 : 1Starter00-
New York City - Philadelphia Union16 Aug 20262 : 3Starter00-
New York City - Toronto31 Jul 20261 : 1Starter00-
New York City - Chicago Fire25 Jul 20263 : 1Starter00-
Columbus Crew - New York City22 Jul 20261 : 2Starter00馃煥 1-
St. Pauli - Eintracht Frankfurt08 Mar 20260 : 0Starter00-
Hoffenheim - St. Pauli28 Feb 20260 : 1Starter00-
St. Pauli - Werder Bremen22 Feb 20262 : 1Substitute00-
Bayer Leverkusen - St. Pauli14 Feb 20264 : 0Starter00-
St. Pauli - Stuttgart07 Feb 20262 : 1Starter00-
Augsburg - St. Pauli31 Jan 20262 : 1Starter00馃煥 1-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026MLS763010
2025/2026Bundesliga241,94110

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does James Sands play for?

James Sands is listed with New York City in MLS for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does James Sands have?

James Sands has 1 goal and 0 assists in 7 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has James Sands played?

The 2026 record contains 630 minutes across 7 appearances.

What statistics are available for James Sands?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.