Ashley Sanchez scores twice as the North Carolina Courage defeat the Seattle Reign 3-1 on Saturday night. The match starts with Seattle taking the early lead in the 19th minute, when Sally Menti finishes after receiving a cross from Sofia Huerta and sends the shot past Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan. North Carolina then turns the game with Sanchez finding the net twice to put the Courage ahead. The final score is 3-1 in favor of North Carolina. In the other National Women’s Soccer League match played on the Fourth of July holiday, the San Diego Wave beat reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC 2-0. The reports agree on the key outcomes: Sanchez’s two goals lead the Courage past Seattle, while San Diego records a 2-0 win over Gotham. The articles present the scoring timeline and final results without adding conflicting details about lineups or additional match events.