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The North Carolina Courage are a women's soccer team. Based in Cary, North Carolina, they are a member of the National Women's Soccer League.

NC Courage's Ashley Sanchez Named NWSL Player of the Week

March 17, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez has been named NWSL Player of the Week, presented by AT&T, following her stellar Week 1 performance in the Courage's season-opening 2-1 win over Racing Louisville, the league announced Tuesday. Scoring both goals in the win, Sanchez was the only player to find the back of the net multiple times in the NWSL's opening weekend of the 2026 season. The brace was the first of Sanchez's career in the NWSL. The Player of the Week honor is also a first for Sanchez an... Full Story

Courage Open 2026, Coach Lind's Tenure with Victory

March 16, 2026 - On the strength of forward Ashley Sanchez's first career brace the North Carolina Courage defeated Racing Louisville FC 2-1 in front of a season-opener record crowd 8,157 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., Saturday evening. In Courage Head Coach Mak Lind's debut, his team possessed the ball 60.9 percent of the time. "First of all, I am proud of this team, and the part of the team I am proud of is the bravery they showed," said Lind. "The courage we had to play. I know we conceded a goal in t... Full Story

Sanchez scores twice to lead Courage to win in front of record crowd

March 14, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage opened the 2026 regular season season with a 2-1 win over Racing Louisville in front of a Club record crowd for a season-opener of 8,157, the second straight year with a record opener attendance. Ashley Sanchez found the back of the net in both halves to lead the way to the win, opening her 2026 account in stellar fashion with the first brace of her career. The game-winning goal came in the 86', with Sanchez finding the far post with a deflected shot after Shinomi Koyama laid the ba... Full Story

NC Courage Host Racing Louisville to Open 2026 Season

March 13, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The 2026 National Women's Soccer League season is officially here. The North Carolina kick off the season at home against Racing Louisville on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m. ET on NWSL+. Tickets for the match at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park are available here. Saturday's match also marks the start of a new era in Courage Country, with Head Coach Mak Lind leading the team in regular season action for the first time. Lind was announced as the third head coach in Courage history in January, joinin... Full Story

• NC Courage's Ashley Sanchez Named NWSL Player of the Week - March 17, 2026
  
• Courage Open 2026, Coach Lind's Tenure with Victory - March 16, 2026
  
• Sanchez scores twice to lead Courage to win in front of record crowd - March 14, 2026
  
• NC Courage Host Racing Louisville to Open 2026 Season - March 13, 2026
  
• North Carolina Courage Announce 2026 Regular Season Roster - March 11, 2026
  
• Courage Sign Defender Ivy Younce to Short-Term Contract - March 10, 2026
  
• NC Courage Acquire Japanese Defender Uno Shiragaki - March 9, 2026
  
• North Carolina Courage Announce 2026 Team Staff - March 5, 2026
  
• Lind, Williams See Fresh Start, Bright Future for Courage - March 4, 2026
  
• NC Courage Unveil Venus Flytrap Kit for 2026 Season - February 26, 2026
  
• NC Courage Announce Promotional Schedule - February 24, 2026
  
• 2026 NC Courage Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - February 11, 2026
  
• NC Courage Extend Midfielder Ashley Sanchez Through 2027 NWSL Season - February 10, 2026
  
• NC Courage Announce Preseason Roster - February 3, 2026
  
• NC Courage Acquire Canadian International Carly Wickenheiser - January 31, 2026
  
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North Carolina Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez (Lewis Gettier)
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League: National Women's Soccer League
Home: Cary, North Carolina
Class: Women's
Website: North Carolina Courage site
Schedule: Full North Carolina Courage Schedule
Statistics: Full North Carolina Courage Statistics

Sat., Mar 21		North Carolina at NJ/NY	6:30 p.m.
Sat., Mar 14	W	Louisville 1 at North Carolina 2	Final
Sun., Nov 2	W	NJ/NY 2 at North Carolina 3	Final
Fri., Oct 17	W	North Carolina 4 at Bay FC 1	Final
Sat., Oct 11	T	Washington 1 at North Carolina 1	Final
Sat., Oct 4	L	Louisville 3 at North Carolina 1	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the North Carolina Courage:

• Burlington Sock Puppets (ApL) - Burlington, North Carolina
  
• Carolina Blaze (AUSL) - Durham, North Carolina
  
• Durham Bulls (IL) - Durham, North Carolina
  
• Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) - Fayetteville, North Carolina
  
• Fayetteville Woodpeckers (CarL) - Fayetteville, North Carolina
  
• North Carolina FC (USL) - Cary, North Carolina
  

• VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: North Carolina Courage vs. Racing Louisville FC - NWSL YouTube (March 14)
  
• VIDEO: A Flick from Ashley Sanchez to Give Her a Brace! - NWSL YouTube (March 14)
  
• VIDEO: Payton Linnehan Ashley SanchezNC Courage's First Goal of the Season! - NWSL YouTube (March 14)
  
• Marc Lasry Invests in NWSL's NC Courage at $155M Valuation - NWSL Sportico (March 4)
  
• 'Uniquely North Carolina': NC Courage unveils new home jerseys in honor of the state - NWSL WRAL (February 26)
  
• Men, women will play together for $1 million in TST Mixed, coming in May to Cary - NWSL WRAL (February 4)
  
• NC Courage hire head coach from Sweden, signaling new era in NWSL - NWSL USA Today (January 25)
  
• NC Courage new coach comes from Sweden - NWSL WRAL (January 24)
  
• Longtime NWSL, NC Courage midfielder sold to Liverpool FC - NWSL USA Today (January 18)
  
• Liverpool sign North Carolina Courage legend Denise O'Sullivan - NWSL ESPN (January 18)
  
• Molly Pritchard Signs Professional Contract with NC Courage - NWSL Ohio State Athletics (January 14)
  
• Boston Legacy FC signs goalkeeper Casey Murphy - NWSL Boston Globe (December 15)
  
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