Crystal Dunn of the North Carolina Courage vs. the Portland Thorns

North Carolina Courage Defeats Reigning NWSL Champions 1-0 in 2018 Home Opener

Cary, N.C. - Thanks to a magical second-half strike by Debinha, the North Carolina Courage began the 2018 season in style with a 1-0 victory over Portland Thorns FC in a rematch of the 2017 NWSL Championship at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday. "It was a good performance," said NC Courage Head Coach Paul Riley following the match. "We created five, six really good chances, I think, to win the game. We did... Full Story