NCFC falls to intrastate rival in U.S. Open Cup

May 6, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC fell, 4-1, in extra time against MLS club Charlotte FC in the Round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Saturday night at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. After a scoreless initial 90', the intrastate rivals found their scoring boots in extra time. Charlotte was the first to strike, breaking the deadlock in the 97', but the lead was short lived. Rafa Mentzingen struck back for NCFC just two minutes later, curling a left-footed shot in the back ... Full Story

North Carolina FC Hosts MLS-Sided Charlotte FC for Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32

May 5, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC returns home for the Round of 32 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, hosting Charlotte FC on Tuesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. NCFC welcomes Charlotte back to Cary after the two faced off in a preseason friendly back in February, which ended in a 1-0 NCFC win. NCFC entered the Open Cup in the third round, collecting a win over USL League One Charlotte Independence. NCFC has collected wins over MLS level clubs in the cup, ... Full Story

Sanchez Scores Again As Courage Down Royals

May 3, 2025 - SANDY, Utah - The North Carolina Courage picked up their first road win of the season on Saturday night, taking down the Utah Royals, 2-0, at America First Field. With the win, the Courage improve to 2W-3L-2D on the season and end the evening in 10th place in the NWSL standings. The Courage have now picked up back-to-back wins, including last weekend's comeback thriller over league-leading Kansas City. Ashley Sanchez gave the Courage the lead in the 12', cleaning up a clearance with a hard... Full Story

North Carolina FC Blanks Riverhounds

May 3, 2025 - PITTSBURGH, Pa. - North Carolina FC used a pair of second-half goals to earn a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Saturday night at Highmark Stadium. Louis Perez and Pedro Dolabella each scored to lead NCFC to a third win of the season and 3W-2D-3L record in USL Championship play. A scoreless first half saw each team record just one shot on target. NCFC dominated out of the gates in period two, holding over 66% possession through the first 15 minutes of the second half before opening the... Full Story

• North Carolina FC Blanks Riverhounds - North Carolina FC (USL) May 3
• Match Preview: NC Courage at Utah Royals - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) May 3
• NC Courage Defender Ryan Williams Named to NWSL Best Xi of April - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) May 2
• NWSL Legend Katelyn Rowland to Headline NC Courage TST Team - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) May 2
• North Carolina FC Travels to Pittsburgh for Rematch of Week 1 Match Up - North Carolina FC (USL) May 1
• North Carolina Courage Appoint Dr. Ceri Bowley as Chief Soccer Officer and Sporting Director - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 30
• Courage pick up first win against previously undefeated Kansas City - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 26
• First half penalty kick separates sides in rivalry rematch - North Carolina FC (USL) April 25
• Notes & Quotes: NC Courage vs. Kansas City Current - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 25
• North Carolina FC Returns Home for the Dogwood Derby in the USL JÄgermeister Cup - North Carolina FC (USL) April 24
• North Carolina FC Match against Loudoun United Rescheduled to July 26 - North Carolina FC (USL) April 24
• Courage Welcome Women's Soccer Legend Lauren Holiday and NBA Champion Jrue Holiday to Ownership Group - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 23
• Courage Set Fifth Consecutive Top-10 Regular Season Attendance Figure - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 19
• NCFC Drops Its Second-Straight Regular Season Match - North Carolina FC (USL) April 19
• Notes & Quotes: NC Courage vs. Bay FC - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) April 18
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May 9	USL	Orange County at North Carolina	7:00 p.m.
May 3	USL	North Carolina 2 at Pittsburgh 0	Final
May 3	NWSL	North Carolina 2 at Utah 0	Final
April 26	NWSL	Kansas City 2 at North Carolina 3	Final
April 25	USL	Charlotte 2 at North Carolina 1 (Jagermeister Cup)	Final
April 19	NWSL	Bay FC 1 at North Carolina 0	Final
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• NC Courage get back-to-back wins with 2-0 road victory vs. Utah - NWSL WRAL (May 4)
• Riverhounds humbled in home loss to North Carolina - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (May 4)
• Second-half goals lift North Carolina FC over Pittsburgh Riverhounds - USL WRAL (May 4)
• Courage add ex-City Group staffer Bowley as sporting director - NWSL ESPN (May 1)
• NC Courage name Ceri Bowley as new Chief Soccer officer - NWSL WRAL (May 1)
• Sanchez scores late winner in Courage’s 3-2 comeback win over Current - NWSL KCTV (April 28)
• North Carolina ends KC's perfect start with stunning comeback - NWSL ESPN (April 27)
• NC Courage come back to beat Kansas City 3-2 in stoppage time - NWSL WRAL (April 27)
• Lauren, Jrue Holiday invest in NWSL's NC Courage - NWSL ESPN (April 23)
• Former NWSL MVP, NBA champion purchase part of NC Courage - NWSL WRAL (April 23)
• Bay FC beats North Carolina 1-0 for its first road victory of the season - NWSL San Jose Mercury News (April 23)
• Bay FC shuts out NC Courage 1-0 in front of another record crowd - NWSL WRAL (April 20)
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