Courage Defeat Wake Forest University 6-0 in First Preseason Game of 2021

February 26, 2021 - Cary, NC - The North Carolina Courage opened up their preseason tonight against Wake Forest University with a 6-0 win. Paul Riley rotated through his preseason roster as six different players scored a goal. Carson Pickett scored the first goal of preseason just minutes into the match. Jessica McDonald came down the left side of the field, cut the ball to her right foot, and passed the ball to Pickett. Pickett used her natural left foot to take the shot that deflected off a Wake Forest defende... Full Story

NC Courage Announce Closed-Door Preseason Matches

February 25, 2021 - Cary, NC - The North Carolina Courage will host three collegiate teams in preseason matches ahead of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. All matches will be closed-door, with no fans allowed in attendance. Live updates from the preseason games will be posted to the NC Courage social media channels. First, the Courage will face Wake Forest University this Friday, February 26 at 6 pm. The Courage will then have two preseason games in March. The first will be against UNC on Saturday, March 6, and the s... Full Story

Lynn Williams Named An Allocated Player for the US Women's National Team in 2021

February 25, 2021 - CHICAGO - The National Women's Soccer League today announced the list of allocated players from the United States and Canada for the upcoming 2021 season. Allocated players are players who will have their salaries paid by the U.S. Soccer Federation or Canada Soccer, respectively. A total of 32 players will be participating as allocated players in 2021, 22 from U.S. Soccer and 10 from Canada Soccer. There are nine players on this year's list who were not allocated in 2020. Chicago Red Stars de... Full Story

Wales International Angharad James Signs Contract with NC Courage

February 24, 2021 - Cary, NC - Wales international Angharad James has signed a two-year contract with the North Carolina Courage the club announced today. James will join the Courage on a date mutually agreed upon by the Courage and Reading that will be announced at a later time. The midfielder was in training camp last week with the Welsh Women's National Team ahead of Women's World Cup qualifying. "Angharad is a true competitor and will thrive in our environment," said NC Courage head coach Paul Riley. "She is... Full Story

• Wales International Angharad James Signs Contract with NC Courage - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) February 24
• Canadian Youth International Malyk Hamilton Signs Contract with North Carolina FC - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 22
• North Carolina FC Announces Open Tryouts in March - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 19
• NCFC Adds Attacking Power with Signing of Robert Kristo - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 19
• Peter Pearson Joins NCFC Roster for 2021 Season - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 17
• Steven Miller Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 15
• Pecka and Malick Mbaye Return to NCFC, Sign Contracts for 2021 Season - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 10
• Former NCFC Academy and U-23 Player Josh Coan Signs Contract Ahead of 2021 Season - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 9
• Goalkeeper Casey Murphy Signs Two-Year Contract with NC Courage - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) February 5
• NC Courage Acquire Carson Pickett from Orlando Pride - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) February 4
• Nazmi Albadawi Becomes First Signee for North Carolina FC in USL League One - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 3
• North Carolina Courage Roster Update Ahead of 2021 Preseason - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) February 1
• Casey Murphy and Lynn Williams Named to 2021 SheBelieves Cup Roster - North Carolina FC (USL1) February 1
• Three-Time Grand Slam Champion Naomi Osaka Invests in North Carolina Courage Women's Professional Soccer Team - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) January 28
• 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Set to be Played in Home Markets; Kickoff Scheduled for April 9 - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) January 27
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• Elizabeth Addo scores first North Carolina Courage goal in friendly win over Wake Forest - NWSL Goal (February 27)
• Elizabeth Addo scores first North Carolina Courage goal in friendly win over Wake Forest - NWSL Goal (February 27)
• Four Yale alums train in NWSL preseason - NWSL Yale Daily News (February 26)
• Angharad James: Wales and Reading midfielder to join NWSL side North Carolina Courage - NWSL BBC Sport (February 25)
• Ohio governor: Up to 30% of fans for spring pro teams - USL1 Raleigh News and Observer (February 22)
• Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka show NWSL's future is now - NWSL SB Nation (February 22)
• NC Courage co-owner Osaka Beats Brady at Australian Open for Her 4th Grand Slam Title - NWSL WRAL (February 20)
• Naomi Osaka debuted a new kit at the Australian Open for the NWSL team she now owns - NWSL Insider (February 11)
• PNC Arena debates renovations or moving to Downtown Raleigh - NWSL Raleigh News and Observer (February 4)
• Inspired by BJK and Serena, Osaka gives back with NWSL move - NWSL WTA Tennis (January 31)
• Naomi Osaka becomes part-owner of NWSL's North Carolina Courage - NWSL Yahoo Sports (January 29)
• Tennis star Naomi Osaka invests in NC Courage soccer club - NWSL Sacramento Bee (January 28)
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