NCFC knocked out of 2025 USL Championship post-season in round two

November 8, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC fell to Rhode Island FC, 0-2, Saturday evening at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending NCFC's playoff run. Both teams had chances to score early in the tightly contested playoff matchup, but it was Rhode Island who struck first late in the second half. Albert Dikwa broke the stalemate in the 81', heading home a cross from Noah Fuson at the back post. Dikwa added a second in stoppage time t... Full Story

Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC

November 7, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC hosts Rhode Island FC in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2025 USL Championship playoffs Saturday, November 8, at 7 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets are available here and the match will stream on ESPN+. NCFC advanced to the conference semifinals with a 1-0 win over Loudoun United in a rematch of the regular season finale. Oalex Anderson scored the lone goal in the 6', while a stout defensive performance secured the win l... Full Story

Manaka Matsukubo Named NWSL Player of the Month

November 6, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo has been named the NWSL Player of the Month, presented by EA SPORTS, for October/November, the league office announced Thursday. Manaka scored a league-leading five goals during the final month of the 2025 NWSL regular season, including a historic hat trick against Bay FC. The three-goal haul in the Courage's penultimate match of the season marked the youngest hat trick in league history. The Courage's young star finished the ... Full Story

Courage Close Season with a Win, Fall Short of Playoff Goal

November 4, 2025 - The North Carolina Courage defeated Gotham FC 3-2 in front of a record crowd 11,170 fans at a rainy First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., Sunday evening. A record-breaking 107,931 fans filled the stands this season. Despite the victory, the Courage did not qualify for the post-season, finishing with a 9-9-8 record for 32 points and 9th place in the NWSL standings. Racing Louisville FC scored a 1-0 win over Bay FC to edge North Carolina for the final playoff slot. Gotham ... Full Story

• Raleigh Group to Apply for United Soccer League Division I Franchise - North Carolina FC (USL) November 4
• North Carolina FC Hosts Rhode Island FC in Eastern Conference Semifinals - North Carolina FC (USL) November 3
• Courage end season with win in front of sold-out stadium - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) November 2
• Anderson's early goal leads NCFC to Eastern Conference Quarterfinal win - North Carolina FC (USL) November 1
• Preview: NC Courage vs. Gotham FC - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) November 1
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Loudoun United FC - North Carolina FC (USL) October 31
• NC Courage to Break North Carolina Professional Women's Sports Attendance Record - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 31
• NC Courage Release Standing-Room-Only Tickets for Season Finale - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 29
• North Carolina FC to Host Loudoun United in Quarterfinal Playoff Match Saturday - North Carolina FC (USL) October 26
• NCFC finishes the regular season with three points - North Carolina FC (USL) October 25
• Manaka Matsukubo Named AT&T NWSL Player of the Week - North Carolina FC (USL) October 21
• NC Courage Will Face Gotham FC at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN in Decision Day Match - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 20
• Oliver Semmle records clean sheet in final home match of the regular season - North Carolina FC (USL) October 18
• Manaka Nets Hat Trick To Lead Courage Past Bay - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 17
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Rhode Island FC - North Carolina FC (USL) October 17
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November 8	USL	Rhode Island 2 at North Carolina 0 (Playoff)	Final
November 2	NWSL	NJ/NY 2 at North Carolina 3	Final
November 1	USL	Loudoun 0 at North Carolina 1 (Playoff)	Final
October 25	USL	North Carolina 1 at Loudoun 0	Final
October 18	USL	Rhode Island 0 at North Carolina 0	Final
October 17	NWSL	North Carolina 4 at Bay FC 1	Final
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• North Carolina FC to cease operations after 2025 season; apply for membership in new top league - NWSL WRAL (November 4)
• North Carolina FC to cease operations after 2025 season; apply for membership in new top league - USL WRAL (November 4)
• North Carolina FC leaves USL Championship to join USL D1 in 2028 - USL ESPN (November 4)
• North Carolina spoils Loudoun United's 1st playoff appearance - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (November 3)
• NC Courage eliminated from playoff contention despite beating Gotham 3-2 in regular season finale - NWSL WRAL (November 3)
• PHOTOS: North Carolina shuts out Loudoun United in regular-season finale - USL Loudoun Times-Mirror (October 28)
• Bay FC's winless streak reaches 14 matches after 4-1 loss to North Carolina in home finale - NWSL San Jose Mercury News (October 20)
• Sydney Schmidt transfer, Sporting Jax to NWSL NC Courage - NWSL Florida Times-Union (October 18)
• Late NC Courage goal vs. Washington Spirit ends game in 1-1 draw - NWSL WRAL (October 12)
• Sears scores twice in vital 3-1 win for Racing against Courage - NWSL New York Newsday (October 5)
• Detroit City FC ends losing streak, beats North Carolina FC - USL Detroit News (October 5)
• USWNT keeper Murphy signs for NWSL newcomers Boston - sources - NWSL ESPN (October 3)
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