NWSL Coverage

PREVIEW: NC Courage host Utah Royals FC

The North Carolina Courage return to WakeMed Soccer Park this Friday, May 17, to host Utah Royals FC at 8 p.m. ET.

NC Courage fall 1-0 in Kansas City

The North Carolina Courage fell to the Kansas City Current, 1-0, in a hard-fought match on Sunday, May 12, at CPKC Stadium.

NC Courage visit Kansas City Current Sunday

The NC Courage head to Kansas City looking for a positive result, trying to end a two-game losing streak.

Courage stay undefeated at home with 1-0 win over Seattle Reign FC

The North Carolina Courage held off Seattle Reign FC, 1-0, Saturday night at WakeMed Soccer Park in front of a historic crowd of 8,135 fans, the fifth-largest NWSL regular season crowd in club history.

Angel City FC hands Courage 2-1 loss in LA

The North Carolina Courage statistically dominated but fell in a tough road tilt, 2-1, at Angel City FC Sunday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd of 22,000 at BMO Stadium. The Courage remain on nine points through five matches with a 3W-2L-0D record.

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UNC's Sentnor, King picked 1-2 in NWSL Draft; Courage add USWNT's Sanchez

Ally Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Women's Soccer League draft on Friday night, and her teammate Savy King was picked second.

By ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writer

NC Courage's Kerolin wins NWSL MVP, first in club history

North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin Nicoli has been named the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Most Valuable Player, as announced by the NWSL on Friday. The 23-year-old is the first-ever Courage player and first Brazilian to earn the league's highest individual honor.

Courage fall to Gotham 2-0 in NWSL Playoffs

The NC Courage fall to Gotham 2-0 in the NWSL Playoffs.

Courage fall to Gotham FC in NWSL Quarterfinal Sunday

The North Carolina Courage fell in the NWSL Playoffs quarterfinals, 2-0, to NJ/NY Gotham FC Sunday night at WakeMed Soccer Park.

NC Courage turn rebuilding season into 'a recharge' in long, winding return to playoffs

The last time the Courage hosted a playoff game match was in 2019, when they last raised the NWSL Championship trophy. Since then, so much with the club has changed.

NC Courage coach speaks with WRAL after clinching playoff berth

NC Courage head coach Sean Nahas spoke with WRAL's Chris Lovingood about the team's playoff berth, the team's first since 2021, and what to expect from the playoff atmosphere at WakeMed Soccer Park on Sunday.

The NC Courage grind out road win Sunday and earn home playoff bout

The NC Courage beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 on Sunday. As a result, the Courage will host a home playoff game on Sunday, October 22nd.

Courage and Wave draw 0-0 in front of record crowd in Cary

Denise O'Sullivan became the Courage record holder for all-time regular season minutes played in the 50th minute at 9,393 minutes.

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Raleigh mayor declares Oct. 5 NC Courage Day

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin honored the North Carolina Courage for their 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup Championship. She declared Thursday as North Carolina Courage Day.

Raleigh mayor honors NC Courage for NWSL Challenge Cup Championship

Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin honored the North Carolina Courage for their 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup Championship. She declared Thursday as North Carolina Courage Day.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

NC Courage claim second straight NWSL Challenge Cup, defeat Racing Louisville 2-0

Kerolin and Manaka Matsukubo scored the two goals for the Courage, who became the first team to win two-straight Challenge Cup finals.

Courage earns second consecutive NWSL Challenge Cup, defeating Louisville 2-0

CARY, N.C. (AP) -- Kerolin and Manaka Matsukubo each scored and the North Carolina Courage beat Racing Louisville 2-0 to win the National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup for the second consecutive year.

NC Courage go for back-to-back Challenge Cup titles Saturday at home

The North Carolina Courage are back in the NWSL Challenge Cup Final with a chance to win back-to-back championships on Saturday. The Courage will host Racing Louisville FC at 12:30 p.m. at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Tickets for the match are available at nccourage.com.

NC Courage face KC in Challenge Cup semis Wednesday night

The North Carolina Courage continue their UKG NWSL Challenge Cup title defense as they visit the Kansas City Current for semifinal action on Wednesday, September 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET (7 CT) at Children's Mercy Park. North Carolina earns the three-seed in the knockout stage as the Eastern Division Champions and face the second-seeded Current, who qualify as the Central Division Champion.

North Carolina, Chicago draw 1-1 in matinee thriller

The North Carolina Courage played to a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Red Stars Sunday afternoon at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Courage, who played down a player for much of the match, are in second place in the NWSL table with 27 points (8W-6L-3D).

Nahas: That's probably the hardest we've been on them in video

NC Courage head coach Sean Nahas spoke to the media Thursday as the ladies get ready for Sunday's match vs. Chicago. Sunday will also be a 'welcome back' for the six players who were away at the World Cup

Sophia Smith scores go-ahead goal as Portland edges NC Courage 2-1, takes over top spot in NWSL

Sophia Smith wasted little time in her return from the Women's World Cup, scoring the go-ahead goal one minute after taking the pitch as a second-half substitute in Portland's 2-1 victory over North Carolina on Sunday in Portland, Oregon.

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World Cup players return to NC as the Courage sit at the top of the NWSL standings

The six North Carolina Courage players that competed in the Women's World Cup return from Australia with two things: a lot of air miles and their team at the top of the NWSL standings.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

NC Courage captain Denise O'Sullivan reflects on World Cup trip

NC Courage captain Denise O'Sullivan talked about her experience as part of the Republic of Ireland national team's first World Cup appearance and her desire to get back to North Carolina as quickly as possible.

NC Courage coach Sean Nahas talks return to NWSL league play

With the Women's World Cup wrapping up, NC Courage head coach Sean Nahas talks the challenges of bringing together different parts of the roster prior to Sunday's huge matchup against the Portland Thorns.