NWSL North Carolina Courage

NWSL Releases 2019 Schedule

Published on February 21, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
North Carolina Courage News Release


CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage will play a 24-game NWSL schedule, as released by the league today. The NC Courage will look to defend thier NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield and play at least one home match against each of the other eight teams in the league.

The regular season will kick off on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park against the Chicago Red Stars. The matchup is one of the most anticipated in the league, as the two teams have met in the NWSL Semifinal game in each of the past two seasons. Courage defenders Abby Dahlkemper and Abby Erceg will look to fend off Australian superstar and reigning NWSL Golden Boot winner, Sam Kerr.

The NC Courage will play another home match just four days later on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. against the Orlando Pride. The match will be an offensive showdown with Courage players Crystal Dunn, Jessica McDonald, and Lynn Williams looking to put the ball past Orlando's goalkeeper, Ashlyn Harris. The Orlando Pride will bring a strong offensive attack of their own in international stars Alex Morgan and Marta.

Another schedule highlight includes a match against the Portland Thorns on Saturday, June 15 at 7:45 p.m. The NWSL Championship rematch will be part of an NCFC and NC Courage doubleheader at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

The NC Courage will play at least one home game a month between April and October, including three home games in the month of August. The NWSL schedule format includes a 12-day break from June 3 through June 14 during the group stage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

The regular season will culminate on Saturday, October 12 when the Courage host USWNT captain, Carli Lloyd, and Sky Blue FC at 7:00 p.m. Two semifinal games will be played on October 19-20, while thee NWSL Championship will be played on Saturday, October 26 at a location to be determined.

Season tickets are available now and single game ticket will be available for purchase in the coming days. The preseason schedule will also be released in the coming days.

To purchase season tickets, call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144. Purchase Managers Row season tickets by March 1 and receive 2 Owner's Club passes to be redeemed at any point during the 2019 regular seasons.

For more information about the National Women's Soccer League, visit the league's official website at NWSLsoccer.com, like us on Facebook.com/NWSL and follow us on Twitter @NWSL and on Instagram @NWSL.

North Carolina Courage 2019 Schedule

Date Opponent H/A Time Location

Saturday, April 13 Chicago Red Stars Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Wednesday, April 17 Orlando Pride Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Sunday, April 28 Houston Dash Away 6:00 pm BBVA Compass Stadium

Saturday, May 4 Sky Blue FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Sunday, May 12 Chicago Red Stars Away 6:00 pm Seat Geek Stadium

Sunday, May 19 Utah Royals Home 5:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Monday, May 27 Reign FC Away 7:00 pm Cheney Stadium

Saturday, June 1 Orlando Pride Away 7:30 pm Orlando City Stadium

Saturday, June 15 Portland Thorns Home 7:45 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Saturday, June 29 Washington Spirit Away 7:00 pm Maryland SoccerPlex

Friday, July 5 Houston Dash Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Saturday, July 13 Reign FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Sunday, July 21 Chicago Red Stars Away 6:00 pm Seat Geek Stadium

Saturday, July 27 Utah Royals Away 10:00 pm Rio Tinto Stadium

Friday, August 2 Washington Spirit Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Sunday, August 11 Portland Thorns Away 3:00 pm Providence Park

Friday, August 16 Houston Dash Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Saturday, August 24 Reign FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Saturday, September 7 Sky Blue FC Away 3:00 pm Yurcak Field

Wednesday, September 11 Portland Thorns Away 10:30 pm Providence Park

Saturday, September 14 Orlando Pride Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

Saturday, September 21 Utah Royals Away 9:00 pm Rio Tinto Stadium

Saturday, September 28 Washington Spirit Away 7:00 pm Maryland SoccerPlex

Saturday, October 12 Sky Blue FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

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