NC Courage Acquire Defender Natalie Jacobs from Houston Dash

September 12, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have acquired defender Natalie Jacobs from the Houston Dash in exchange for defender Malia Berkely and $75,000 in 2026 intraleague transfer funds, the clubs jointly announced today. Jacobs is under contract through the 2028 NWSL season. Jacobs will be available for roster selection in the Courage's upcoming home match against Angel City on Saturday, September 13, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Jacobs was a 2020 NWSL Draft second-round pick by the Washington Spiri... Full Story

NC Courage Sign Midfielder Oli PeŇa Through 2026 NWSL Season

September 12, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage and midfielder Oli Peña (O-lee PAIN-ya) have agreed to terms on a two-year, guaranteed contract through the end of the 2026 NWSL regular season. Peña will be available for roster selection in the Courage's upcoming match against Angel City on Saturday, September 13, at 12:30 p.m. ET. The reigning Big 12 Midfielder of the Year, Peña joins the Courage following a standout career at TCU. Across four seasons in Fort Worth, Peña made 93 a... Full Story

Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC

September 11, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC hosts Western Conference side El Paso Locomotive FC for BBQ, Bourbon, Beer night, presented by Sir Walter Raleigh Chevrolet, on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Tickets for the match are available here. NCFC aims to rebound after falling on the road to Lexington SC, 2-1, last Friday. The second consecutive loss for NCFC brought its record to 10W-9L-3D (33 points), while sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Con... Full Story

North Carolina FC Loan Defender Justin Malou to South Georgia Tormenta FC

September 11, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina FC has loaned defender Justin Malou to USL League One side South Georgia Tormenta FC for the remainder of the 2025 season, pending league and federation approval. The transaction was completed prior to the USL Championship Roster Freeze on Monday, September 8. Malou joined NCFC ahead of the 2024 season after spending time with FC Tulsa and MLS Next Pro's Columbus Crew II. The Senegalese defender has appeared in 31 matches for NCFC, including 22 in the USL Champi... Full Story

• North Carolina FC Loan Defender Justin Malou to South Georgia Tormenta FC - North Carolina FC (USL) September 11
• NC Courage Net League-Record $1.25m Intraleague Transfer Fee from Gotham FC for Midfielder Jaedyn Shaw - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 11
• Courage Draw Royals In Rain-Soaked Draw - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 6
• NCFC falls on the road for second consecutive loss - North Carolina FC (USL) September 5
• Notes & Quotes: NC Courage vs. Utah Royals - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 5
• NC Courage Sign Forward Heather MacNab Through End of 2025 Season - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) September 5
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Lexington SC - North Carolina FC (USL) September 4
• Courage fall to league-leading Kansas City - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) August 30
• Two late goals see NCFC's unbeaten streak snapped at three - North Carolina FC (USL) August 30
• Notes & Quotes: NC Courage vs. Kansas City Current - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) August 30
• NC Courage Acquire Forward Payton Linnehan from Portland Thorns - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) August 30
• North Carolina FC Signs Finn Sundstrom to Professional Contract - North Carolina FC (USL) August 29
• Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Hartford Athletic - North Carolina FC (USL) August 29
• NC Courage Loan Defender Brooklyn Courtnall to Bay FC Through End of 2025 - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) August 28
• NC Courage, Feli Rauch Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027 - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) August 27
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September 13	NWSL	Angel City at North Carolina	12:30 p.m.
September 12	USL	El Paso 0 at North Carolina 1	Halftime HT
September 6	NWSL	Utah 1 at North Carolina 1	Final
September 5	USL	North Carolina 1 at Lexington 2	Final
August 30	NWSL	North Carolina 0 at Kansas City 2	Final
August 30	USL	Hartford 3 at North Carolina 2	Final
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• Jaedyn Shaw traded from the Courage to Gotham FC for an NWSL-record $1.25 million - NWSL New York Newsday (September 11)
• Utah Royals get late equalizer in North Carolina to extend unbeaten streak to 4 games - NWSL KSL (September 7)
• NC Courage take on Utah Royals Saturday at home - NWSL WRAL (September 4)
• KC Current clinch first spot in NWSL playoffs - NWSL KCTV (August 31)
• The Current clinch an NWSL playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over the Courage - NWSL KCTV (August 31)
• KC Current clinch playoff spot with 2-0 win over NC Courage - NWSL WRAL (August 31)
• Connecticut Sun overwhelmed by Minnesota Lynx in 94-70 loss - USL Hartford Courant (August 31)
• Chicago Stars: Ludmila's history hat trip earns team 3-3 draw - NWSL Chicago Tribune (August 23)
• DCFC's Darren Smith breaks scoring drought in 1-1 tie against North Carolina - USL Detroit News (August 16)
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