Courage comeback falls short in front of sold-out First Horizon Stadium

October 17, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage fell to the San Diego Wave, 2-1, Saturday evening at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. With the loss, the Courage are now 13W-12-3D on the season. Trailing 2-0 late in the match, Vilde Bøe Risa cut the deficit in half in the 83' with her first goal since joining the Courage midseason. Ashley Sanchez drew multiple defenders at the top of the box before sliding the ball across to Bøe Risa in space. North Carolina hit the woodwork mul... Full Story

Courage Host San Diego in Penultimate Home Match of the 2026 Season

October 16, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage return from the October international window for a crucial home match against the San Diego Wave on Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. ET. The match will stream on NWSL+. Saturday marks the penultimate home match this season, with the Courage also hosting the Denver Summit for a Decision Day showdown on November 1. Both matches will sell out, and a limited selection of tickets is available here. The Courage enter Saturday's match on the back of a crucia... Full Story

North Carolina Courage Transfer Olivia Wingate to Gotham FC

October 8, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have agreed to a free transfer of forward Olivia Wingate to Gotham FC, the clubs jointly announced Thursday. Wingate was selected by the Courage sixth overall in the 2023 NWSL Draft out of Notre Dame. Across four seasons with the club, Wingate made 28 appearances, playing 780 minutes, scoring two goals, and adding five assists. Following the transfer, the Courage have 29 players under contract, with 25 active, three on the Season-Ending Injury List,... Full Story

NC Courage Acquire Second-Year Pro Ella Hase from Racing Louisville

October 8, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have acquired second-year pro and former Duke Blue Devil Ella Hase from Racing Louisville for $35,000 in 2026 intra-league transfer funds, the clubs announced jointly today. Hase, who was set to become a free agent at season's end, also signed an extension with the Courage through the 2029 NWSL season. Hase has made 44 appearances across her first two seasons in the NWSL, recording two goal contributions, creating 27 chances, and winning 137 duels and 5... Full Story

• NC Courage Acquire Second-Year Pro Ella Hase from Racing Louisville - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 8
• Gianna Paul Scores First Professional Goal To Earn Courage All Three Points In Seattle - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 2
• Courage Face Seattle Reign in Final Match Before International Break - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 1
• Ashley Sanchez Named NWSL Player of the Month for September - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 1
• NC Courage Midfielder Ashley Sanchez Called up by USWNT - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 29
• Sanchez ties NWSL single-season scoring record - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 27
• Courage Head out West to Face Utah Royals - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 26
• Courage Downed by Gotham FC, 2-1 - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 19
• Courage Return Home to Face League-Leading Gotham - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 18
• NC Courage Acquire Gianna Paul from Kansas City Current - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 16
• Courage fall in final match of three-game road swing - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 12
• Courage Head West for Top-Five Showdown in San Diego - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 11
• NC Courage Place Maycee Bell on Season-Ending Injury List - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 9
• Ashley Sanchez Named NWSL Player of the Week - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 9
• Ashley Sanchez breaks NWSL single-season scoring record for an American in blowout win - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 6
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Vilde Bøe Risa of the North Carolina Courage (Lewis Gettier)

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October 17	NWSL	San Diego 2 at North Carolina 1	Final
October 2	NWSL	North Carolina 1 at Seattle 0	Final
September 27	NWSL	North Carolina 1 at Utah 2	Final
September 19	NWSL	NJ/NY 2 at North Carolina 1	Final
September 12	NWSL	North Carolina 1 at San Diego 2	Final
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• Wave win, secure home playoff game; could NWSL Shield be next? - NWSL San Diego Union-Tribune (October 18)
• No new record for Sanchez as NC Courage lose 2-1 to San Diego - NWSL WRAL (October 18)
• Ashley Sanchez looks to continue career year with NWSL scoring record, Courage playoff berth - NWSL WRAL (October 15)
• NWSL goals leader Sanchez getting 'up to speed' with USWNT - NWSL ESPN (October 7)
• The Courage shut out the Reign 1-0 to climb above playoff line - NWSL WRAL (October 3)
• Evelyn Ijeh Named Sports Illustrated’s NWSL MVP of the Month - NWSL Sports Illustrated (October 2)
• Ashley Sanchez named NWSL player of the month for September - NWSL WRAL (October 1)
• North Carolina Courage's Ashley Sanchez included on USWNT roster vs. Spain, Jaedyn Shaw omitted - NWSL ESPN (September 29)
• Courage star Sanchez added to U.S. Women’s National Team’s roster for games vs. Spain - NWSL WRAL (September 29)
• RSL breaks winless streak, Royals complete season sweep of Courage - NWSL Deseret News (September 28)
• Sanchez ties NWSL single-season scoring record, but Courage fall 2-1 to the Royals - NWSL WRAL (September 28)
• Dudley's brace, including the decider in stoppage time, lifts Gotham to a 2-1 win over the Courage - NWSL New York Newsday (September 20)
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