The North Carolina Courage continue to dominate the start of the NWSL season, earning a 1-0 win over the Seattle Reign in front of an announced crowd of 3,011 at WakeMed Soccer Park Wednesday night. Seattle goalkeeper Michelle Betos held her own while North Carolina put up seven shots in the first half, but she […]
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The North Carolina Courage have found ways to win despite injuries, international call-ups and poor weather so far this season. The Courage (3-0-0, 9 points) are the only undefeated team in the NWSL so far this season. North Carolina’s balanced attack and strong defense has helped the preseason pick to win the league title stay […]
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There was no lack of excitement in a six-goal matchup Saturday between the North Carolina Courage and Washington Spirit. The Courage (3-0-0, 9 points) came out on top, overcoming an early deficit with a brace from midfielder McCall Zerboni and goals from Crystal Dunn and Lynn Williams for a 4-2 result in front of an announced […]
Jessica McDonald delivered a stoppage time goal, lifting the North Carolina Courage to a last-minute 1-0 win over visiting Sky Blue FC Saturday afternoon. Left back Jaelene Hinkle set up McDonald on the right side of the box with a pass that split the Sky Blue FC backline. McDonald then slipped to the right of […]
The North Carolina Courage were the preseason favorite to win the National Women’s Soccer League title and did nothing to hurt their standing during opening weekend. Click through the photo gallery to see where the other eight teams stand in the inaugural Pro Soccer USA NWSL power rankings. [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”75″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_imagebrowser” ajax_pagination=”0″ template=”default” ngg_triggers_display=”never” […]
The Orlando Pride led the National Women’s Soccer League in attendance during opening weekend. The Pride drew an announced crowd of 9,017 during its 1-1 draw against the Utah Royals Saturday night at Orlando City Stadium. The Portland Thorns, who led the league in attendance last season with an announced average of 17,653 last season, […]
The North Carolina Courage got a dose of revenge when they kicked off the 2018 National Women’s Soccer League season, earning a 1-0 home victory over the Portland Thorns Saturday. The Courage were the 2017 NWSL Shield winners, but they suffered a 1-0 loss to the Thorns in the 2017 NWSL championship game. North Carolina […]