What team does James Sands play for?

James Sands plays for New York City as a midfielder.

How old is James Sands?

James Sands is 26 and plays for United States.

How many goals has James Sands scored this season?

James Sands has 1 goal and 0 assists from 15 appearances in 2026.

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Los Angeles FC 1–1

Inter Miami 0–2

Chicago Fire 1–2

Atlanta United 2–2

New York RB 0–1

Real Salt Lake 2–0

New England 1–2

Nashville SC 0–0

Toronto 1–1

New England 1–1

Cincinnati 1–2

Philadelphia Union 2–3

Toronto 1–1

Chicago Fire 3–1

Columbus Crew 2–1

Bayer 04 Leverkusen 0–3

St. Pauli

Borussia Mönchengladbach 2–1

St. Pauli

TSG Hoffenheim 2–2

St. Pauli

Eintracht Norderstedt 0–0

New York RB 0–2

Cincinnati 0–0

Cincinnati 3–1

Cincinnati 0–1

CF Montréal 0–2

Cincinnati 3–2

New York RB 5–1

Inter Miami 1–1

Philadelphia Union 1–5

DC United 1–1

Columbus Crew 2–4

Chicago Fire 2–2

Orlando City 1–1

Chicago Fire 0–0

Austin 1–2

CF Montréal 2–0

Orlando City 4–2

Nashville SC 0–1

LA Galaxy 0–2

Columbus Crew 2–3

SJ Earthquakes 5–1

New York RB 2–1

Toronto 3–2

Colorado Rapids 0–2

Charlotte 2–1

DC United 2–0

New England 2–0

Atlanta United 1–1

Inter Miami 1–1

Cincinnati 0–1

Toronto 2–1

James SandsMidfielder · New York City · Age 26 · United States

Football› New York City› James Sands

Right foot186 cm6Shirt

James Sands — New York City

2026 · New York City

15Apps

1Goals

0Assists

1316Minutes

6.9Avg rating

7 (2)Shots (on target)

4Chances created

88%Pass accuracy

51/85Duels won

17Tackles

25Interceptions

In 2026 James Sands played 15 stored matches for New York City, 1,316 minutes in all, with 1 goal and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.87.

Going forward: 7 shots, 2 on target; 4 chances created; 3 dribbles attempted; 16 fouls drawn.

On the ball: 872 accurate passes at 88%, 1,174 touches.

Without it: 51 of 85 duels won, 17 tackles, 25 interceptions, 57 clearances, 17 aerials won.

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Match ratings · last 50 rated

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Matches · last 50 played

Date	Match	Score	Rating	Min	G	A	Sh	KP	Pas	Tkl	Duel
Sat 17 Oct	New York CityLos Angeles FC	1–1	7.0	90'			0 (0)	1	121 (93%)	0	1
Wed 14 Oct	New York CityInter Miami	0–2	6.6	90'			0 (0)	0	54 (98%)	0	0
Sat 10 Oct	New York CityChicago Fire	1–2	6.8	76'			0 (0)	0	39 (83%)	1	3
Sat 26 Sep	New York CityAtlanta United	2–2	6.6	90'			0 (0)	1	71 (87%)	0	4
Fri 18 Sep	New York CityNew York RB	0–1	6.8	90'			0 (0)	1	88 (90%)	1	5
Sun 13 Sep	New York CityReal Salt Lake	2–0	7.3	90'			0 (0)	0	61 (92%)	2	5
Thu 10 Sep	New York CityNew England	1–2	6.8	90'			0 (0)	0	71 (93%)	1	4
Fri 4 Sep	New York CityNashville SC	0–0	6.7	70'			0 (0)	0	24 (76%)	2	3
Sat 29 Aug	New York CityToronto	1–1	6.9	90'			0 (0)	0	93 (90%)	2	2
Sun 23 Aug	New York CityNew England	1–1	7.7	90'	1		1 (1)	0	66 (91%)	1	2
Wed 19 Aug	New York CityCincinnati	1–2	6.5	90'			1 (0)	0	64 (87%)	1	2
Sun 16 Aug	New York CityPhiladelphia Union	2–3	6.5	90'			3 (1)	1	42 (74%)	0	4
Fri 31 Jul	New York CityToronto	1–1	7.4	90'			1 (0)	0	64 (87%)	1	8
Sat 25 Jul	New York CityChicago Fire	3–1	6.8	90'			1 (0)	0	64 (82%)	3	5
Wed 22 Jul	New York CityColumbus Crew	2–1	6.7	90'			0 (0)	0	57 (100%)	2	3
Tue 3 Feb	St. PauliBayer 04 Leverkusen	0–3	6.4	90'			1 (0)	0	72 (93%)	1	4
Tue 2 Dec 2025	St. PauliBorussia Mönchengladbach	2–1	6.8	90'			0 (0)	0	63 (85%)	2	3
Tue 28 Oct 2025	St. PauliTSG Hoffenheim	2–2	6.3	120'			0 (0)	0	46 (70%)	1	5
Sat 16 Aug 2025	St. PauliEintracht Norderstedt	0–0	7.3	90'			1 (0)	2	69 (87%)	4	6
Sat 23 Nov 2024	New York CityNew York RB	0–2	6.8	90'			3 (1)	0	70 (87%)	4	8
Sat 9 Nov 2024	New York CityCincinnati	0–0	7.4	90'			0 (0)	0	48 (88%)	2	4
Sat 2 Nov 2024	New York CityCincinnati	3–1	7.8	90'			0 (0)	2	54 (78%)	4	8
Mon 28 Oct 2024	New York CityCincinnati	0–1	7.3	90'			0 (0)	1	44 (84%)	1	2
Sat 19 Oct 2024	New York CityCF Montréal	0–2	7.8	90'			1 (0)	0	96 (93%)	3	11
Wed 2 Oct 2024	New York CityCincinnati	3–2	7.3	90'			0 (0)	1	46 (80%)	6	9
Sat 28 Sep 2024	New York CityNew York RB	5–1	7.2	90'			0 (0)	1	59 (69%)	1	5
Sat 21 Sep 2024	New York CityInter Miami	1–1	7.8	90'	1		2 (1)	0	54 (88%)	2	7
Wed 18 Sep 2024	New York CityPhiladelphia Union	1–5	7.1	90'			1 (0)	2	39 (91%)	1	6
Sat 14 Sep 2024	New York CityDC United	1–1	6.3	90'			0 (0)	0	51 (86%)	1	4
Sat 31 Aug 2024	New York CityColumbus Crew	2–4	6.7	45'			0 (0)	0	24 (92%)	1	2
Sat 24 Aug 2024	New York CityChicago Fire	2–2	7.1	90'			0 (0)	0	63 (94%)	2	6
Sat 20 Jul 2024	New York CityOrlando City	1–1	6.7	90'			0 (0)	0	49 (94%)	1	3
Sun 14 Jul 2024	New York CityChicago Fire	0–0	7.3	90'			1 (0)	0	39 (73%)	4	9
Sun 7 Jul 2024	New York CityAustin	1–2	7.2	90'			1 (0)	1	63 (90%)	1	3
Wed 3 Jul 2024	New York CityCF Montréal	2–0	7.8	90'			0 (0)	2	73 (88%)	4	9
Fri 28 Jun 2024	New York CityOrlando City	4–2	8.1	90'		1	0 (0)	1	69 (79%)	4	13
Sun 23 Jun 2024	New York CityNashville SC	0–1	7.5	90'			0 (0)	0	53 (94%)	5	8
Thu 20 Jun 2024	New York CityLA Galaxy	0–2	6.9	90'			2 (1)	0	53 (87%)	1	3
Sat 15 Jun 2024	New York CityColumbus Crew	2–3	6.9	90'			0 (0)	0	43	2	6
Fri 31 May 2024	New York CitySJ Earthquakes	5–1	7.8	90'			0 (0)	0	77 (90%)	6	9
Sat 18 May 2024	New York CityNew York RB	2–1	6.6	90'			0 (0)	1	64	2	5
Sat 11 May 2024	New York CityToronto	3–2	7.0	90'			0 (0)	1	39 (87%)	5	8
Sun 5 May 2024	New York CityColorado Rapids	0–2	7.5	90'			0 (0)	1	80 (91%)	1	5
Sat 27 Apr 2024	New York CityCharlotte	2–1	7.1	90'			0 (0)	0	69 (86%)	2	7
Sat 20 Apr 2024	New York CityDC United	2–0	6.8	90'			0 (0)	1	26 (63%)	1	4
Sat 13 Apr 2024	New York CityNew England	2–0	7.0	90'			0 (0)	0	54 (81%)	2	5
Sat 6 Apr 2024	New York CityAtlanta United	1–1	7.3	90'			1 (0)	0	60 (80%)	5	10
Sat 30 Mar 2024	New York CityInter Miami	1–1	7.7	90'			0 (0)	0	76 (88%)	6	10
Sat 23 Mar 2024	New York CityCincinnati	0–1	7.5	90'			0 (0)	0	77 (84%)	4	7
Sat 16 Mar 2024	New York CityToronto	2–1	7.5	90'			0 (0)	0	52 (88%)	4	7

Season detail · 2026

Playing time

Lineups3

Attacking

Shots off1

Shots2

Shots Blocked1

Blocked Shots3

Dribbled Past2

Passing

Passes186

Accurate Passes161

Long Balls28

Long Balls Won11

Pass accuracy86.6%

Defending

Tackles6

Interceptions7

Clearances13

Total Duels24

Duels Won17

Aerials Won7

Discipline

Fouls1

Yellow cards1

Fouls Drawn4

Rating

Rating7.0

Team record

Won2

Drawn1

Position

Midfielder

Nationality

United States

Age

26 · 2000-07-06

Height

186 cm

Weight

84 kg

Preferred foot

Right

Contract until

2030-06-30

Career history

Season	Club	Apps	G	A
2026	New York City	3	—	—
2025/2026	St. Pauli	4	—	—
2024	New York City	33	1	1
2022/2023	Rangers	8	—	—
2021/2022	Rangers	5	—	—

Transfers & fees

Jun 2026St. PauliNew York CityEnd of loan

Jan 2025New York CitySt. PauliLoan

Mar 2023RangersNew York CityEnd of loan

Jan 2022New York CityRangersLoan

Nov 2018Louisville CityNew York CityEnd of loan

Aug 2018New York CityLouisville CityLoan

Honours

2021/2022Europa LeagueRunner-up · Rangers

—PremiershipRunner-up · Rangers

—Major League SoccerRunner-up · Orlando City

About James Sands

Sands has made 15 appearances for New York City in 2026 in the matches we hold, scoring 1.

His last match was a 1–1 home draw with Los Angeles FC (90 minutes played).

Club

New York City#6 · Midfielder

Career

New York City3 apps2026

St. Pauli4 apps2025/2026

New York City33 apps · 1 goals2024

Rangers8 apps2022/2023

Rangers5 apps2021/2022

Transfers

New York CitySt. Pauli → New York CityEnd of loan

St. PauliNew York City → St. PauliLoan

New York CityRangers → New York CityEnd of loan

RangersNew York City → RangersLoan

New York CityLouisville City → New York CityEnd of loan

Louisville CityNew York City → Louisville CityLoan

Honours

Europa LeagueRunner-up · Rangers2021/2022

PremiershipRunner-up · Rangers

Major League SoccerRunner-up · Orlando City