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The NC Courage fall 1-0 at Portland in a must-win match, and the playoff picture is now simple: beat Denver at home on Decision Day and hope Seattle loses or draws. Trevor and Katie break down a match where the Courage had the ball but not the chances, discuss whether the team is leaning too hard on Ashley Sanchez, and preview the final match of the regular season against the Denver Summit.

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Portland Thorns

A tough 1-0 road loss at the worst time. We talk about the team's "code red" button Coach Mak Lind pushes when the Courage are chasing a goal, and whether the Courage wait too long to push it. Plus, Trevor looks into the numbers to see just how many of the team's shots Sanchez is taking and what Natalie Jacobs brings to the back line.

Standout Stats

The Courage had 63% of the possession and still lost the expected goals battle.

Looking Ahead: Denver Summit

Denver is healthy and still in the playoff race after a 6-1 win over Racing Louisville. We break down their attack and why the midfield matchup with Lindsay Heaps matters.

Courage News

Ally Schlegel is off the D45 list.

Around the League

The NWSL Players Association reaches a settlement with the league on high-impact players and footwear deals. Plus, we discuss the anti-trans agitators who were removed from the Portland match and the response from supporters.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 2-1 at home to San Diego Wave and sit ninth with two games left, but they still control their fate! Trevor and Katie preview the playoff picture, break down the match, and look ahead to a must-win trip to Portland. We also chat with Courage forward Gianna Paul.

In This Episode

The Playoff Picture

In short, it all comes down to Portland 🤮. A win on Friday is a six-point swing that puts the Courage in the driver's seat. We walk through the best and worst-case scenarios.

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. San Diego Wave

Another early goal, another home loss. We talk giveaways in bad spots, a rotating back line, and a Courage goal built from the back with an Ashley Sanchez assist that finished with Vilde Bøe Risa. Plus, Ella Haste's debut and whether Mak Lind is waiting too long to make subs.

Standout Stats

The Courage have never posted a losing home record, and only one Golden Boot winner has ever missed the playoffs. We run through the odd numbers behind a 13-3-12 season and what the Courage still have to play for.

Looking Ahead: Portland Thorns

Portland will be without Sophia Wilson. We break down why this West Coast match matters and why we need the win.

Interview: Gianna Paul

The new Courage forward talks about going from bookworm to pro, her time in Kansas City, why North Carolina feels like home, and her first professional goal.

Courage News

Saturday was the fourth sellout of the season and the third highest crowd in club history!

Around the League

Orlando is out, the Shield race is down to three teams, and a new cup competition is coming in 2028.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage grind out a 1-0 win at Seattle Reign before the international break, snapping a three-game streak of one-goal losses. The Courage now sit above the playoff line in 8th. Trevor and Katie break down the full-team goal, the control the Courage showed, and the midfield gaps that still need cleaning up. Then they look ahead to a must-win rematch with San Diego Wave. Heads up: there is no episode next week; we'll be back after the San Diego match.

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Seattle Reign

Gritty, controlled road wins are exactly what the Courage need in their arsenal. We break down the sequence from Ryan Williams and Erica Meg Parkinson's quick thinking on a throw-in to Gianna Paul's deflected finish. Plus, Ashley Sanchez's more central role and a defense that stepped forward instead of backward, and the midfield gaps Seattle still managed to expose.

Standout Stats

Seattle outshot the Courage 17 to 10 and put 5 shots on target to the Courage's 2, so how did we walk away with 3 points? We dig into what the numbers say, including the defensive actions from Ryan Williams, Uno Shiragaki, Feli Rauch, and Natalie Jacobs.

Looking Ahead: San Diego Wave

The Courage host San Diego just weeks after a 2-1 loss out west. We break down why Riley Jackson's return matters, why we need to watch Trinity Byars and Melanie Barcenas, and how to make the San Diego goalkeeper work.

Courage News

Riley Jackson is called up to the USWNT U-23s. Erica Meg Parkinson is on yellow card watch. And come out to the Uproar tailgate on October 17 for a chili cook-off.

Around the League

A quick playoff picture update: Gotham and San Diego clinched, Washington is on the verge, and a tight race for the remaining spots.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 2-1 to Utah Royals despite a historic evening from Ashley Sanchez, who ties the NWSL single-season goal-scoring record. Trevor and Katie break down familiar midfield issues, celebrate a wave of international call-ups, and look ahead to a must win match against Seattle who sit right above us. A win would edge us back into the playoffs.

In This Episode

Breaking News: International Call-Ups

Ashley Sanchez, who has made it impossible to ignore her, earns her first USWNT call-up in two years, with Emma Hayes praising both her scoring and improved off-ball work. Erica Meg Parkinson gets a second senior call-up with England for playoff qualifiers against Greece after missing the U-23 World Cup, and Evelyn Ijeh is called up for Sweden. Later in the episode, we discuss the other exciting call-ups.

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Utah Royals

Ashley Sanchez ties the NWSL all-time single-season goal-scoring record with her 20th goal. She's now quadrupled her former goal high. Riley Jackson returned to the lineup and played a planned 60 minutes. But the same issues that have plagued the team for weeks resurfaced once Jackson came off, leaving gaps in midfield that Utah exploited for their second goal. We also dig into the team's predictable attack down the left side toward Ashley Sanchez.

Looking Ahead: Seattle Reign

Seattle has won three of its last five matches, but doesn't score a ton of goals. We believe this is a winnable match, something we desperately need before heading into the international break. We break down Seattle's disruptive defensive identity and Sam Meza's yellow card situation. A win would put us above Seattle and back into the playoffs.

Courage News

International call-ups for Uno Shiragaki (Japan), Vilde Bøe Risa (Norway), and Kailen Sheridan and Carly Wickenheiser (Canada). We also discuss a couple of great videos the team has dropped, including a video profile with Hannah Betfort on anxiety and mental health, and a get-to-know video with Bia.

Around the League

Atlanta's NWSL expansion team is officially named Atlanta City FC and will play at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A Defector report on the league's annual misconduct complaint disclosures raises questions about transparency. And Bay FC hires former Chelsea director Paul Green as their new Chief Football Officer.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 2-1 to Gotham FC in a gritty, physical match at WakeMed, dropping to seventh in the table with just five matches left. Trevor and Katie break down a wonky midfield and a defense that keeps getting caught too far forward. Then they look ahead to a road trip against the Utah Royals, on the wrong side of their win-loss-win-loss pattern lately. But they're missing two starters, so can we break that?

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Gotham FC

The eighth-minute Gotham goal that kicked off the match came from Sam Kerr drawing five defenders before finding Jordynn Dudley wide open. We break down the center back over-commitment that keeps leaving space behind, why the midfield trio of Erica Meg Parkinson, Shinomi Koyama, and Vilde Bøe Risa looks technically brilliant but structurally loose, and a predictable substitution pattern. Plus, Gianna Paul's first start and what it revealed about the ongoing search for answers at right wing.

Looking Ahead: Utah Royals

Utah will be missing two starters to red card suspensions from their match against Angel City. They've been stuck in an alternating win-loss pattern for five straight matches. We break down former Courage midfielder Narumi Miura's growing influence in central midfield and why Trevor and Katie both see this as a genuinely winnable match at the right time. But please, let's minimize the opponent's corner kicks.

Courage News

A September sellout at WakeMed, the second-largest crowd in club history, with Courage legend Sam Mewis in attendance. Shinomi Koyama hits 50 NWSL regular-season appearances. Ryan Williams celebrated for reaching 10,000 career minutes, all with the Courage. And the Courage hosted a Unified match with Special Olympics North Carolina, headlined by community ambassador Riley Jackson.

Around the League

Gotham becomes the first team to officially clinch a playoff spot. Vlatko Andonovski is announced as Chicago's new sporting director, reuniting him with longtime youth coach connections at the club as speculation builds about what a rebuild there could look like.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 1-2 in San Diego in a top-five showdown, but Trevor and Katie see real signs to build on as they head into a home match against shield leaders Gotham FC. Plus, exciting roster news at the trade.

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. San Diego Wave

A tight, evenly matched game that came down to the midfield battle. San Diego overloaded the middle early and dictated tempo, and the Courage are still searching for answers when teams play how we want to play. We break down the Riley Jackson-sized hole in the midfield, why Uno Shiragaki and Natalia Staude have swapped sides at center back the last two games, and Mak Lind's willingness to pull defenders for attackers when chasing a result.

Standout Stats

The Courage outshot San Diego 13 to 9 and had more shots on target, but the Wave were far more clinical in front of goal. We dig into what that efficiency gap says about both teams.

Looking Ahead: Gotham FC

The Shield leaders come to WakeMed with the league's stingiest defense, just 18 goals allowed all season. We break down how Gotham lulls teams into complacency before striking on the counter. We discuss why Erica Meg Parkinson and Evelyn Ijeh could be the keys to breaking them down centrally, and whether Ashley Sanchez ties (or surpasses) the NWSL single-season goal record at home this weekend.

Courage News

Ashley Sanchez sits at 19 goals, one off tying Temwa Chawinga's NWSL single-season record. Maycee Bell is placed on the season-ending injury list. The Courage acquire forward Gianna Paul from Kansas City Current for $150,000.

Around the League

Houston fires Fabrice Gautrat. Chicago is officially eliminated from playoff contention. San Diego Wave's Cat Macario is placed on the season-ending injury list.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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Trevor is back! Just in time to see the NC Courage set the NWSL record for the largest margin of victory with a 6-0 demolition of Chicago Stars. Ashley Sanchez becomes the league's all-time leading American goal scorer. Katie and Trevor break down a historic weekend before looking ahead to a huge road test against San Diego Wave.

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Chicago Stars

Six different things went right in this one. Ashley Sanchez's hat trick pushed her past Crystal Dunn and Alex Morgan as the league's all-time leading American goal scorer. First career goals from Chioma Okafor and Ryan Williams, plus a goal from Shinomi Koyama, meant five different scorers contributed to the drubbing. We break down how the buildup has shifted to the left side with Feli Rauch and Sanchez, and why the goals are finally coming from all over the field instead of just two players.

Standout Stats

This was the largest shutout win and biggest margin of victory in NWSL history. Ashley Sanchez's 18 goals make her the league's all-time leading American scorer, with a couple more to catch up with Temwa Chawinga's all-time record. The Courage also outperformed a 5.28 expected goals mark, a rare feat that speaks to how clinical this team was in front of goal.

Looking Ahead: San Diego Wave

The Courage hit the road against a San Diego side they're now tied with in points. We break down Trinity Byars' breakout season, Kennedy Wesley's passing ability out of the back, and why this game could come down to whether the Courage can keep building through the middle instead of relying purely on the wings.

Courage News

Ashley Sanchez and Evelyn Ijeh both named to the NWSL's August Best XI. Sanchez wins Player of the Month, and Mak Lind wins Coach of the Month. The Courage sign Brazilian forward Bia Gomes through the 2027 season and acquire an additional international roster spot from Seattle.

Around the League

Vlatko Andonovski departs Kansas City. Jameese Joseph leaves Chicago for Utah, adding more firepower to an already dangerous playoff contender.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage go 2-1 in a three-game week, beating Boston Legacy and Angel City FC before falling short in a comeback against Kansas City Current. Bill Nottingham joins Katie while Trevor remains out on paternity leave.

This week we're joined again by Bill Nottingham. You can find him on Bluesky at @notting.bsky.social, and his writing at splat.cc

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Angel City FC & Kansas City Current

Six out of nine points from a brutal three games in eight days, capped by a gutsy comeback attempt in Kansas City. We break down the fight this team continues to show and the tactical adjustments that led Mak Lind to pull out all his CBs against Kansas City. We discuss how Ashley Sanchez and Evelyn Ijeh have started combining directly and may just be the most prolific pair in NC Courage history.

Standout Stats

Riley Jackson led the team in chances created against Kansas City in only 22 minutes of playing time. Erica Meg Parkinson has drawn the third most fouls on the team in just nine appearances. And Sanchez set a new club record with 15 goals this season, tying the NWSL record for most goals by an American player in a season (Alex Morgan & Crystal Dunn). Combined with Ijeh's 11 goals, the duo sits at 26 goals for the year, tying the NWSL single-season record for a pair of teammates.

Looking Ahead: Chicago Stars

Chicago has struggled to find an identity all season under a rotating cast of coaches. We break down what a healthy but disorganized Stars squad brings to the table. Can the Courage take this opportunity to rack up goals or will they get caught playing down to their opponent... again. And with Erica Meg gone for the U-20 World Cup, who willl fill her boots?

Courage News

Layla Drury replaces Lauryn Thompson in England's U-20 World Cup squad after Thompson continues rehabbing an injury. Ryan Williams becomes the 20th player in NWSL history to reach 10,000 career minutes, all with the Courage. Maycee Bell made her 50th NWSL regular season appearance. Vilde Bøe Risa got her first start. And Kailen Sheridan recorded her second career assist, the most of any goalkeeper in the league.

Around the League

Orlando parts ways with head coach Seb Hines, effective immediately, with assistant Yolanda Thomas stepping in as interim. Bay FC extends Cristiana Girelli's loan from Juventus through June 2027. Manchester United closes in on a deal for Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. And the league announces a new deal with Roku Sports Channel following the collapse of the Victory Plus partnership.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage grind out a 2-1 win over Boston Legacy, capped by a stoppage-time penalty from Ashley Sanchez, the latest in NWSL history. She now sits atop the Golden Boot race. Plus, we sit down for a really fun conversation with forward Ally Schlegel. Since we record on Mondays and the pod drops Thursdays, we'll cover Wednesday's Angel City match next episode.

Victoria returns to the pod on cohost duties while Trevor continues to enjoy paternity leave. You can find Victoria at Victoria Klum Media across socials and on Bluesky at @vicster.net

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Boston Legacy

Level at stoppage time, the Courage refused to settle for a point. We break down the buildup to Ashley Sanchez's opener and late excitement. Plus, we discuss the growing trust between this team and Mak Lind that keeps showing up in the biggest moments.

Interview: Ally Schlegel

We sit down with forward Ally Schlegel to talk about her winding path through multiple positions, the intentional decision-making process that led her to sign with the Courage as a free agent, and how she's found her stick as a glue player on a young roster. Plus, we get to know her a little better off the pitch, including her love of fly fishing and her 15 year old lucky bandana.

Standout Stats

Ashley Sanchez's stoppage time penalty in the 90+17 is officially the latest regulation goal in NWSL history, and gives her the lead in the Golden Boot race. She's scored nine goals at home this season, the most by any Courage player in a single regular season. We dig into what those numbers mean as she closes in on the single season club scoring record.

Looking Ahead: Kansas City Current

The Courage close out their final three game week of the season with a trip to Kansas City. We break down what a healthier Current squad brings to the table, including the possibility of Temwa Chawinga returning to the lineup. We cover why managing transition moments will be the key to getting a result.

Courage News

Feli Rauch played her 50th regular season match for the Courage. Ryan Williams ties Casey Murphy for third all time in starts with 108. Plus a very important update on Nicholas' battle with the WakeMed sprinklers.

Around the League

Esther González signs with the Saudi league after mutually terminating her Gotham contract just weeks after stepping away to handle personal matters. Tobin Heath gets her long awaited farewell celebration with the Portland Thorns. Finally, the trade deadline looms on September 15th, will we see teams making moves with how tight the season has become?

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage lose 2-3 to Houston Dash. Katie is joined by guest Victoria Klum this week while Trevor remains out on paternity leave. Plus a great conversation with forward Evelyn Ijeh, who just recorded her third straight game with a goal.

You can find Victoria at Victoria Klum Media across socials and on Bluesky at @vicster.net

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Houston Dash

The Courage lost Natalie Jacobs to a concussion early in the match, and came out flat off the high of last week's comeback win. We break down what losing Jacobs means for the back line and why the team's resilience and leadership continue to stand out, even in a loss. Plus, the growing chemistry in a midfield trio that's quickly become one of the best units on the roster.

Interview: Evelyn Ijeh

We sit down with forward Evelyn Ijeh to talk about her move from AC Milan, including the adjustment to a new city, league, and culture. We discuss her fast-growing partnership with Ashley Sanchez and Ally Schlegel up top and what fans should know about her game. Then we get to know her a little better off the pitch, including her love of journaling and drawing as a creative outlet away from soccer.

Standout Stats

Ryan Williams tied Kaleigh Kurtz for second all-time in Courage appearances with 132. Ashley Sanchez crossed 10,000 career NWSL minutes, with more of those minutes now coming as a Courage player than anywhere else. With Ijeh's 10th goal of the season, she and Sanchez became just the third pair of teammates in club history to both reach double-digit goals in a single season, joining Jessica McDonald and Lynn Biyendolo (née Williams) in 2016 and Debinha and Diana Ordóñez in 2022. We dig into what the numbers say about a team that's finally spreading the goals around.

Looking Ahead: Boston Legacy

Casey Murphy and Bianca St-Georges return to Cary for the first time since leaving in the offseason. We break down Boston's unconventional back three and where the Courage can find their opportunities in the middle of the park.

Looking Ahead: Angel City FC

Angel City comes to WakeMed for Pride Night with the return of Sydney Leroux and a back line that's proven difficult to break down all season. We break down where the Courage might be able to create chaos in the box and why staying disciplined defensively will be as important as scoring.

Courage News

Cameron Brooks is nominated for the Lauren Holiday Impact Award for her partnership with the Bair Foundation, supporting foster care and family services. Voting is open now.

Around the League

Sydney Leroux returns to Angel City after stepping away for a mental health break. Chicago fires their head coach and brings back Lorne Donaldson in an executive role.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage go 3-0-0 in a three-game week, beating Denver 2-0 on the road and pulling off a thrilling 4-3 comeback win at Washington with a stoppage-time Natalie Jacobs winner. Katie is joined by Aaron once again while Trevor is out on paternity leave, and they break down a team that finally seems to have found its identity.

This week we're also joined by Aaron Rogoff. You can find him on Bluesky at @aaronrogoff.bluesky.social

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Denver Summit FC & Washington Spirit

Six goals across two matches with a team that's finally clicking. The high press has been ferocious, forcing turnovers from both Denver and Washington and building at least four of the six goals from the chaos it created. The midfield trio of Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, and Erica Meg Parkinson continues to grow into their roles, Natalie Jacobs' return has stabilized the back line and brought real leadership, and the fluidity across the whole team completes the team. We break down every goal, including Katie and Aaron's favorites, and dig into lingering concerns about set-piece defending and second-half substitution patterns.

Standout Stats

The Courage became just the second team in NWSL history to overcome a multi-goal deficit late and still win, storming back from down 3-2 to beat Washington. Shinomi Koyama's assist against Washington was her fifth of the season, with Aaron predicting she reaches double digits by year's end. That and more covered in this episode.

Looking Ahead: Houston Dash

The Courage get eight days of rest before a Sunday match against Houston. We break down Houston's evolving attack, the Kiki Van Zanten and Kat Rader threat up top, and why continuing to build through midfield rather than relying purely on the press will be the next step in this team's evolution.

Courage News

Evelyn Ijeh named to the NWSL Team of the Month for July. Lauren Thompson and Erica Meg Parkinson were called up to England's U-20 pre-camp and have since withdrawn, likely a sign their roster spots for the actual World Cup squad are already secured. Every Courage home match in July drew at least 7,000 fans, a club first for the summer months.

Around the League

Meredith Speck signs with Gotham FC after Emily Sonnett's season-ending injury, reuniting her with Denise O'Sullivan. Jenna Nighswonger officially joins Bay FC, marking her return to the NWSL after a difficult spell at Arsenal.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage put on a 5-0 masterclass against Orlando Pride, with Evelyn Ijeh's hat trick and a Parkinson-Thompson connection that had everyone buzzing. Trevor is joined by guest co-host Aaron this week.

A note from Trevor: He'll be out for the next few weeks on paternity leave. Katie will be back next week alongside Aaron. The newsletter will pause until mid-September, but the podcast will keep coming.

This week we're also joined by Aaron Rogoff. You can find him on Bluesky at @aaronrogoff.bluesky.social

In This Episode

What We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Orlando Pride

Five goals and a performance that finally showed what this team can do. The new midfield trio of Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, and Erica Meg Parkinson caused chaos for Orlando with their interchangeable roles and high work rate. Lauryn Thompson started and became the youngest regular-season goal scorer in club history. Natalie Jacobs returned to the back line and was outstanding. And the Courage created their own luck all night long. We break down all five goals and what this performance tells us about where this team is heading.

Standout Stats

Evelyn Ijeh scored her hat trick in just her 15th regular season appearance, with only one player in the last decade reaching the milestone faster. The Courage had nine shots on target to Orlando's two. And fifteen interceptions to Orlando's six, with Natalie Jacobs accounting for five of them on her own. We dig into what the numbers say about a performance that was as dominant as the scoreline suggests.

Looking Ahead: Washington Spirit

Washington has 11 wins in their last 14 matches and is one point behind Gotham at the top of the table. Trevor and Aaron break down Sandy MacIver's outstanding season in goal, the Tara Rudd and Esme Morgan center back pairing, and why this match will be a very different challenge from the 5-0 performance against Orlando. Aaron shares what he wants most out of this match (it's not just a win).

Courage News

Vilde Bøe Risa made her debut with a cameo against Orlando. The Courage partnered with Paragon Theatres for a Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere watch party.

Around the League

The NWSL cuts ties with Victory Plus, with all affected matches moving to NWSL+. Jenna Niswonger trades to Bay FC. June Endo tears her ACL, and Emily Sonnett ruptures her patellar tendon, devastating news with the World Cup on the horizon. And FIFA's push to sell World Cup rights to private investors gets global pushback.

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Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage lose 1-4 to Utah Royals in, ironically, one of our strongest matches of the season. This game featured three goals conceded from corners, a brilliant press from the Courage, Erica Meg Parkinson's first start, and Natalie Jacobs back on the pitch. Trevor and Katie break it all down before previewing a big week with matches against Orlando and Denver. Plus some exciting signing news.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Utah Roayls

Three goals from corners in one match, which is about as statistically likely as it sounds. But there was plenty to feel good about too. Erica Meg Parkinson impressed in her first NWSL start, the press was the best we've seen all season, Evelyn Ijeh got in Mandy McGlynn's head, and Natalie Jacobs made a welcome return to the pitch. We break down what went wrong on set pieces, what went right everywhere else, and why this might be a match that kick-starts something.

Looking Ahead: Orlando Pride & Denver Summit FC

Two matches in one week — Orlando at home on Friday, then a road trip to Denver on Wednesday. We break down what to expect without Barbara Banda, whether Parkinson can out-Marta Marta, and why Denver's clean style of play might actually suit the Courage. Can we take home six points in one week?

Courage News

Parkinson talks about reuniting with Lauren Thompson on the pitch for the first time in two years, something they've dreamed about since their England youth days. The Courage sign Norwegian international Vilde Bøe Risa from Atletico Madrid, who has 95 caps for Norway and is available as early as Friday.

Around the League

Esther González departs Gotham. ESPN launches a weekly Women's Sports Sunday segment. WAFCON is underway with 11 NWSL players competing. And the golden boot race heats up with Banda and Esther both away from their clubs.

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Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage face back-to-back losses with a 3-0 loss to Bay FC, repeating some familiar and frustrating patterns. Trevor and Katie break down what went wrong and look ahead to a tough home match against the Utah Royals.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Bay FC

Two goals in three minutes, the same transition defending problems we've seen before, and a 3-0 loss. We break down the back line playing too high, the Erica Meg Parkinson debut that gave us something to feel good about, and what needs to change before Utah comes to town.

Standout Stats

Each team took 14 shots, with 10 of the Courage's coming from inside the box — so the chances were there. We dig into what Riley Jackson's eight of nine duels won tells us and why Bay's keeper Jordan Silkowitz was the difference maker.

Looking Ahead: Utah Royals

Utah has been one of the biggest surprises of the season, fighting for a top-five spot with distributed scoring across the roster and a midfield built to win possession battles. We break down the former Courage midfield Narumi Miura and Ana Tejada pairing, what Cloé Lacasse brings up front, and why Ashley Sanchez might be able to wreak some havoc down their right side.

Courage News

Natalie Jacobs is still out, raising questions about center back depth. The club released a welcome video for Erica Meg Parkinson. And Trevor shares some exciting personal news.

Around the League

Gotham FC pulls off a wild comeback against Seattle, scoring twice in stoppage time. Former Courage captain Denise O'Sullivan makes her debut in a Gotham kit. Lindsay Heaps returns to the league and starts for Denver.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 2-0 to the Washington Spirit in their biggest test of the season so far, but there were plenty of signs of growth in the second half. Trevor and Katie break down the match, grade the Courage's season so far, and look ahead to a rematch at Bay FC.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Washington Spirit

A tough 2-0 loss at home, but not without its moments. The Courage were outplayed in the first half (as has become the trend of the season) but came back fighting in the second, creating real chances and nearly pulling one back, including an Ashley Sanchez free kick that was controversially ruled out by VAR for an obscure violation. We break down the formation, subs, and why Mak Lind still believes this team can compete with the best.

Midseason Report Card

With more than a third of the season behind us, Trevor, Katie, and producer Mary grade the Courage by position. Listen to see how we think the team is doing. We break down what's working, what still needs fixing, and whether this team can beat the top of the table consistently in the second half of the season.

Looking Ahead: Bay FC

Bay has stumbled lately but added some real pieces during the transfer window. We discuss Kennedy Fuller, the midfield battle to watch, and why this feels like a must-respond match after last week's loss. Plus, do we see Erica Parkinson's NWSL debut?

Courage News

Crystal Dunn's Ring of Honor ceremony was a highlight of the weekend. Overall, a quiet week for the Courage.

Around the League

The USWNT announces two October friendlies against defending World Cup champions Spain. Ashley Sanchez keeps making the case for the national team; is Emma Hayes paying attention? In heartbreaking news, Jeff Kassouf reports former Courage captain Denise O'Sullivan is likely heading to Gotham on loan from Liverpool.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage beat Seattle Reign 3-1 on July 4th, making it four wins in a row, the first four-game winning streak since 2023. Trevor and Katie break down the win and catch up on a busy month of roster news.

This week we also welcome Courage Chief Business Officer Ralph Vuono to the podcast for a conversation about fan engagement, theme nights, attendance growth, and the club's vision for the future.

In This Episode

Courage News

Manaka Matsukubo is traded to Chelsea in the Women's Super League. Erica Parkinson is incoming but won't be available until around July 14th, check out Bill Nottingham's in-depth look at her at https://splat.cc/posts/erica-meg/. Shinomi Koyama's contract is extended. Natalie Jacobs is progressing well in her recovery. Cortnee Vine parts ways with the club. And the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup.

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Seattle Reign

Four wins in a row and life after Manaka. The Courage came out sluggish in the heat but found their footing in the second half to put up a convincing 3-1 scoreline. We break down the midfield adjustments, Dani Weatherholt's quietly excellent defensive performance, and why the depth of this roster is starting to feel like a real competitive advantage.

Looking Ahead: Washington Spirit

Washington is one of the most formidable teams in the league with Trinity Rodman and Lacey Santos leading a dangerous forward line. We break down what makes them so hard to contain, why this match feels like the biggest test of the Courage's season so far, and what Crystal Dunn's Ring of Honor night means for the atmosphere at WakeMed.

Interview: Ralph Vuono, Chief Business Officer

Ralph sits down with Trevor and Katie to talk about how he ended up at the Courage. Spoiler: he thought the team was based in Charlotte. He shares his bold vision for where women's soccer is headed.

Around the League

Emma Sears reportedly signals she is ready to leave Racing Louisville and multiple teams have expressed interest. Sam Kerr signs with Gotham. Ally Sentnor moves to Angel City. Plus a busy transfer window as players move between the NWSL and WSL.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage close out the first half of the season with a nervy 2-1 win at Angel City, making it three wins in a row for the first time in season since 2024. Trevor and Katie break down two beautiful team goals, celebrate some big international call-ups, and look way ahead to Seattle after the June break.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Angel City FC

Two beautiful goals from Evelyn Ijeh and Manaka Matsukubo, both built on brilliant work from Ashley Sanchez, who arguably deserved the player of the match award herself. We break down Angel City's right-side strategy, Dani Weatherholt's quietly outstanding defensive performance, and Kailen Sheridan's late heroics that sealed the three points.

Standout Stats

Angel City ended the match with 37 touches in the box compared to the Courage's 17, and took 59% possession in the second half. We dig into what those numbers mean.

Looking Ahead: Seattle Reign

After a four-week break the Courage return home to face Seattle on July 4th. Seattle is hard to pin down because of a stingy defense and inconsistent front line. We break down what to expect and why this match will be one of the best tests of the Courage's progress this season.

Courage News

Riley Jackson, Evelyn Ijeh, Kailen Sheridan, Manaka Matsukubo and Carly Wickenheiser are called up to their respective senior national teams. Lauren Thompson is called up to the England U-20s. Sydney Schmidt tore her ACL in training and is placed on the SEI list. Plus, catch Cameron Brooks on the Women's Soccer Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-womens-soccer-podcast/2852306/

Around the League

No team is secure at the top of the table with the Courage just seven points behind the number one spot with a game (or in some instances, two) in hand. Anything can still happen in the second half of the season.

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Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage pick up a hard-fought 2-1 win at Racing Louisville, making it back-to-back victories, something we may not have been able to do last season. Trevor and Katie break down how we managed to hold on during the last half, look ahead to a tough road trip to Angel City, and celebrate some big news off the pitch.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Racing Louisville

Evelyn Ijeh continues to make a name for herself. She put up a goal early on, giving the Courage control, but Racing played a dominant second half, making for a nervy finish. Kailen Sheridan was composed all match, Ashley Sanchez's easy finish sealed the win and pushed her to seven goals on the season. We break down the goal sequences, the set-piece defending that still caused us high stress, and what the midfield shift to Shinomi, Manaka, and Jackson is doing for this team.

Standout Stats

The Courage controlled 59% possession in the first half before Racing took control in the second. We dig into what that swing tells us and why walking away with three points despite giving up that much control is a sign of growth.

Looking Ahead: Angel City FC

Angel City has lost three of their last five after a hot start, but a cross-country trip before the international break could be a trap game. We break down their tough back four, the midfield rotation questions, and why this is the best test the Courage have faced in a few weeks.

Courage News

Crystal Dunn announced as this year's Ring of Honor inductee, joining Courage greats Sam Mewis and Jess McDonald. The ceremony is July 11th. The win against Louisville goes down as the Courage's 100th regular season win. And we have a really moving clip from Olivia Wingate you won't want to miss.

Around the League

Barcelona dominate Lyon in the Champions League final, which means Lindsey Horan is heading back to the NWSL and Denver. Plus red card suspensions, and early table surprises.

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Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage dominated with a 4-0 win over a struggling Chicago Stars. Trevor and Katie break down an exciting performance before welcoming midfielder Carly Wickenheiser as a special guest. Then we dive into our next road match against Racing Louisville.

This week, we welcome Courage midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to the podcast.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Chicago Stars

Four goals. Four different scorers. Evelyn Ijeh gets her first Courage goal, Ashley Sanchez reaches a career-high six, Ally Schlegel scores her first goal for the Courage against her former club, and Manaka Matsukubo caps it off with a patient finish. We break down the left-side attack that caught Chicago off guard.

Standout Stats

Four goals on 17 shots with 32 touches in Chicago's box. We dig into what Riley Jackson's 84% passing accuracy in the final third actually means and why it's such an encouraging sign for where this team is heading.

Interview: Carly Wickenheiser

We sit down with Courage midfielder Carly Wickenheiser to talk about her journey from youth soccer through seven years in Sweden and finally to the NWSL. She tells us what she sees coming for this team in the second half of the season and more.

Looking Ahead: Racing Louisville

Louisville is sitting in 15th, but they're built to frustrate. We break down their person-to-person defending style and why this feels like a must-win before the June international break.

Courage News

Ashley Sanchez continues to shine bright this season as NWSL Player of the Month and Sports Illustrated's NWSL MVP of the Month for April. We also discuss English phenom, Erica Parkinson, transfer reports, and what it might mean for the roster.

Around the League

Fairly slow week, the biggest news being Racing Louisville is reportedly looking to sell a partial stake in the club.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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The NC Courage fall 1-0 to Orlando Pride in a fairly evenly matched game. Trevor and Katie break down a strong defensive performance despite the injuries in the back before looking ahead to a home match against the Chicago Stars with special guest Lesley Ryder from Gal Pal Sports.

This week, we're joined by Lesley Ryder, independent journalist and co-founder of Gal Pal Sports. Follow Lesley on Bluesky at @lesleyryder.bsky.social and Gal Pal Sports at @galpalsports.bsky.social.

In This Episode

Looking Back: NC Courage vs Orlando Pride

Kailen Sheridan was outstanding, Natalia Staude had her best match in a Courage jersey so far, and Uno Shiragaki contained Barbara Banda for 87 minutes. We break down what went right, the midfield shift after Marta came on, and why this performance gives us real confidence heading into the stretch before the international break in June.

Standout Stats

Both teams finished with nearly identical numbers, except for one that may be cause for concern. We dig into what it might say about the Courage's predictability on the ball.

Looking Ahead: Chicago Stars

Lesley Ryder from Gal Pal Sports joins Trevor and Katie to break down a Chicago side decimated by injuries and searching for an identity. We discuss Brianna Pinto's return to WakeMed, what to watch in the midfield, and whether someone other than Ashley Sanchez or Manaka Matsukubo finds the back of the net

Courage News

The NWSL extended Feli Rauch's suspension to two games, and we still have plenty of questions about why. Plus, it's Star Wars Night at WakeMed. Come for the match, stay for the Grogu bobblehead.

Around the League

The NWSL officially tables the European calendar discussion through 2030. We share our thoughts on why that's probably the right call.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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