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July 1, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have signed England international Erica Meg Parkinson through the 2029 NWSL season, with a club option for 2030, the club announced today. Parkinson will use an international roster spot and will be eligible to play when the league's secondary transfer window opens on July 14. The midfielder arrived in North Carolina and began training with the team this week.
A star for the England Youth National Teams at multiple levels, Parkinson earned her first senior call-up earlier this year ... Full Story
June 30, 2026 - RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage today announced a multiyear partnership, alongside the First Horizon Foundation, to co-sponsor a soccer-themed exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. This key investment in local youth provides a dedicated second floor museum space for children to take their best shot at soccer.
The Courage-branded exhibit will be designed with joint input from all three parties. Planning is set to begin in the coming weeks with the exhibit expected to open by 2028. Marbles Kids Muse... Full Story
June 23, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage are bringing back the highly successful Courageously Cool Summer initiative for matches at First Horizon Stadium over the next two months.
Launched last year, the program received strong feedback for its features designed to keep fans comfortable and energized during the hottest months of the year. Key elements to return include 10 misting stations, water and ice refill stations, sunscreen and paper fan giveaways, and more.
This year's upgrades include beach chairs and lounging a... Full Story
June 12, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage and midfielder Shinomi Koyama have agreed to a contract extension through the 2029 NWSL season, the club announced today. Shinomi was previously under contract through the 2027 NWSL season.
Since joining the Courage via transfer ahead of the 2025 season, Shinomi has made 36 appearances, scoring three goals and adding three assists. A versatile midfielder, Shinomi has played important roles in both the Courage's attack and defense during her time at the club.
"I am excited to exte... Full Story
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.
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Courage Sign England National Team Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson
July 1, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have signed England international Erica Meg Parkinson through the 2029 NWSL season, with a club option for 2030, the club announced today. Parkinson will use an international roster spot and will be eligible to play when the league's secondary transfer window opens on July 14. The midfielder arrived in North Carolina and began training with the team this week.
A star for the England Youth National Teams at multiple levels, Parkinson earned her first senior call-up earlier this year ... Full StoryMore North Carolina Courage stories below
NC Courage, First Horizon Foundation to Co-Sponsor a Courage-Themed Soccer Exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum
June 30, 2026 - RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage today announced a multiyear partnership, alongside the First Horizon Foundation, to co-sponsor a soccer-themed exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. This key investment in local youth provides a dedicated second floor museum space for children to take their best shot at soccer.
The Courage-branded exhibit will be designed with joint input from all three parties. Planning is set to begin in the coming weeks with the exhibit expected to open by 2028. Marbles Kids Muse... Full StoryNC Courage Renew "Courageously Cool Summer" for 2026
June 23, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage are bringing back the highly successful Courageously Cool Summer initiative for matches at First Horizon Stadium over the next two months.
Launched last year, the program received strong feedback for its features designed to keep fans comfortable and energized during the hottest months of the year. Key elements to return include 10 misting stations, water and ice refill stations, sunscreen and paper fan giveaways, and more.
This year's upgrades include beach chairs and lounging a... Full StoryNC Courage, Shinomi Koyama Agree to Contract Extension Through 2029 NWSL Season
June 12, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage and midfielder Shinomi Koyama have agreed to a contract extension through the 2029 NWSL season, the club announced today. Shinomi was previously under contract through the 2027 NWSL season.
Since joining the Courage via transfer ahead of the 2025 season, Shinomi has made 36 appearances, scoring three goals and adding three assists. A versatile midfielder, Shinomi has played important roles in both the Courage's attack and defense during her time at the club.
"I am excited to exte... Full StoryNorth Carolina Courage News
- Courage Sign England National Team Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson - July 1, 2026
- NC Courage, First Horizon Foundation to Co-Sponsor a Courage-Themed Soccer Exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum - June 30, 2026
- NC Courage Renew "Courageously Cool Summer" for 2026 - June 23, 2026
- NC Courage, Shinomi Koyama Agree to Contract Extension Through 2029 NWSL Season - June 12, 2026
- NC Courage, Ivy Younce Agree to Contract Extension Through End of Season - June 9, 2026
- Manaka Matsukubo Named to NWSL Best Xi for May - June 5, 2026
- Manaka Matsukubo Named NWSL Player of the Week - June 2, 2026
- NC Courage, Cortnee Vine Agree to Mutual Contract Termination - June 2, 2026
- Ijeh, Manaka score as Courage win third straight - May 31, 2026
- Courage Face Angel City in First West Coast Trip - May 30, 2026
- NC Courage Place Sydney Schmidt on Season-Ending Injury List - May 26, 2026
- Goals from Ijeh, Sanchez secure Courage's 100th regular season win - May 23, 2026
- NC Courage Head to Kentucky for Rematch of Season Opener - May 22, 2026
- NC Courage Welcome Lacroix as Official Sparkling Water - May 21, 2026
- NC Courage Announce Crystal Dunn as 2026 Ring of Honor Inductee - May 19, 2026
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League: National Women's Soccer LeagueHome: Cary, North Carolina
Class: Women's
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| Sun., May 31 | W | North Carolina 2 at Angel City 1 | Final |
| Sat., May 23 | W | North Carolina 2 at Louisville 1 | Final |
| Sat., May 16 | W | Chicago 0 at North Carolina 4 | Final |
| Fri., May 8 | L | North Carolina 0 at Orlando 1 | Final |
| Sat., May 2 | L | Kansas City 2 at North Carolina 1 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 29 | T | North Carolina 2 at Boston 2 | Final |
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North Carolina Courage Headlines
- VIDEO: A Wall of Courage and a Huge Block by Maycee Bell - NWSL YouTube (June 13)
- VIDEO: So Nice Payton Linnehan Had to Slice It Twice - NWSL YouTube (June 10)
- VIDEO: Manaka Matsukubo's Specialty: Creating Space out of Thin Air - NWSL YouTube (June 7)
- Angel City FC can't hold off North Carolina before NWSL break - NWSL Press-Enterprise (June 1)
- Angel City FC can't hold off North Carolina before NWSL break - NWSL Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (June 1)
- Angel City can't keep pace with North Carolina in loss - NWSL Los Angeles Times (June 1)
- VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Angel City FC vs. North Carolina Courage - NWSL YouTube (May 31)
- VIDEO: Manaka Matsukubo with a Smooth Finish - NWSL YouTube (May 31)
- VIDEO: Evelyn Ijeh Makes It Three Goals in Three Games After the Hard Work from Ashley Sanchez - NWSL YouTube (May 31)
- VIDEO: Pure Class from Evelyn Ijeh - NWSL YouTube (May 29)
- Mallory Swanson returns to the USWNT first the first time since the 2024 Paris Olympics - NWSL WRAL (May 27)
- $1M dreams kick off in Cary: The Soccer Tournament brings global clubs, local hopefuls - NWSL WRAL (May 27)
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