Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner wanted to switch things up a bit Sunday against Reign FC. Skinner has been adamant in saying the Pride will have a specific style of play with him at the helm, but that style is more based in concepts, rather than a formation. The Pride’s 1-1 draw with the Reign […]
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CARY, N.C. — Crystal Dunn waited patiently nearby. Like a child trying to swipe a cookie when parents aren’t minding, she was looking for the right moment to pounce on the ball. In the 45th minute of Wednesday’s clash between the North Carolina Courage and the visiting Orlando Pride at WakeMed Soccer Park, Pride forward Alex […]
CARY, N.C. — A year ago, the North Carolina Courage stormed through the National Women’s Soccer League, losing just one game en route to capturing the league’s shield and championship. Furthermore, they beat some of the best women’s soccer clubs from around the globe to win the International Champions Cup. In a sense, they won […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — A bit of inclement weather Monday pushed the North Carolina Courage’s first training session of the season to a different terrain. It rained much of the night before and frigid temperatures and clouds didn’t help fields at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., dry out any quicker, so Paul Riley’s side opted for […]
The defending champion of the National Women’s Soccer League boosted its depth at goalkeeper Friday with the signing of Stephanie Labbe. Labbe joins a goalkeeping core for the Courage that also includes Katelyn Rowland, who started in net for Paul Riley’s side in the championship game last season. The Courage typically use two goalkeepers over […]
The North Carolina Courage have bolstered their defense ahead of the 2019 NWSL season by signing Ally Haran to a contract. The club did not disclose the terms of the deal. Haran was a four-year starter and twice a team captain at Wake Forest University. Her college career concluded in 2017, and in 2018 she […]
The champions of the National Women’s Soccer League are keeping their coach around for a few more years. The North Carolina Courage agreed to terms with head coach Paul Riley on a multi-year extension. Riley is a two-time NWSL Coach of the Year and this past season led the Courage to a victory in the […]
PORTLAND, Ore. – Paul Riley isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. He wasn’t before Hurricane Florence upended his North Carolina Courage, forcing the team to play what would have been its home playoff game more 2,800 miles away; and he certainly hasn’t been since then, as shown by the criticism of his retweets of fans’ shots […]
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 […]