NC Courage Travel to the Washington Spirit for Final Away Match of the Season
September 26, 2019 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
North Carolina Courage News Release
Cary, NC - The North Carolina Courage return to action one week after clinching the 2019 NWSL Shield on Saturday, September 28 at 7 p.m. against the Washington Spirit. The Courage will look to extend their six-game winning streak as they prepare for postseason play.
The match will be the NC Courage's last road trip of the season as they finish off their regular season at home on October 12 against Sky Blue FC. The team will then host a playoff game on October 20. With Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park hosting the NWSL Championship, the Courage would also have home-field advantage if they advance to the final.
Most recently, the Courage defeated the Utah Royals 3-0 behind goals from Sam Mewis, Jaelene Hinkle, and Debinha. Mewis scored first on a penalty kick earned by her teammate Kristen Hamilton. Hinkle followed with a goal in the second half and her first goal in a Courage uniform with a shot from the left-back position. Debinha scored the final goal of the match after Crystal Dunn intercepted a pass near the box and slotted it to the Brazilian midfielder.
Stephanie Labbé earned her eighth clean sheet of 2019 with the shutout against Utah. Labbé is currently in second place in the NWSL in clean sheets, trailing only Nicole Barnhart of Utah Royals FC who has 10. The Canadian goalkeeper has made 32 saves in her first season with the Courage.
The Washington Spirit tied the Houston Dash 0-0 in a midweek game on Wednesday night. Before that match, the Spirit fell to the Chicago Red Stars 3-1. Mallory Pugh scored Washington's goal in the match.
Up Next: The North Carolina Courage return home after the FIFA break to play Sky Blue FC on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Players to Watch:
North Carolina Courage- #19 Crystal Dunn
Dunn added to her assist count in Utah, now at four assists on the season. She has played in 12 games for 909 minutes. She has scored seven goals on 29 attempted shots.
Washington Spirit- # 18 Tori Huster
Huster leads the Washington Spirit in assists with three this season. She has played and started 19 games for 1665 minutes. Huster will look to keep Washington's playoff hopes alive.
National Women's Soccer League Stories from September 26, 2019
- Thorns FC Weekly Update: September 26, 2019 - Portland Thorns FC
- Three Houston Dash Players Named to Canadian Women's National Team for International Friendlies - Houston Dash
- NC Courage Travel to the Washington Spirit for Final Away Match of the Season - North Carolina Courage
- Kyah Simon Named to Australian Women's National Team for International Friendlies - Houston Dash
- Sofia Huerta to Play for Sydney FC in Australia's W-League this Offseason - Houston Dash
- Utah Royals FC Drops 2-1 Result at Reign FC - Utah Royals FC
- Jodie Taylor's Late Game-Winner Gives Boost to Playoff Hopes - Seattle Reign FC
- Spirit Settle for Draw on ESPN2 in Houston - Washington Spirit
- Dash Close out Home Slate with 0-0 Draw with Washington Spirit - Houston Dash
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