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July 4, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage beat the Seattle Reign, 3-1, Saturday evening at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in the team's first match following the midseason break. The win marks the Courage's first four-match winning streak since 2023.
With the win, the Courage improved to 6W-3L-3D on the season and currently sit sixth in the NWSL standings with 21 points.
Seattle Reign midfielder Sally Menti scored the first goal of the match in the 19', assisted by defender Sofia Huerta. The lead was short-... Full Story
July 3, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have agreed to transfer midfielder Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea F.C. of the Barclays Women's Super League for an agreed-upon fee, the clubs jointly announced on Friday.
Manaka, who was set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2026 NWSL season, had a clause in her contract requiring the Courage to approve any transfer at or above a particular threshold.
"Thank you so much for the last three years. I had so many great experiences with this club, and I will never forget th... Full Story
July 3, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted high temperatures, kickoff for the North Carolina Courage match against Seattle Reign FC on Saturday, July 4, will be moved to 7:30 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The match, originally scheduled for 6:30 on ION, will now stream live on NWSL+ domestically at the new 7:30 kickoff.
The safety of players, staff, and guests is our top priority. In accordance with the NWSL's comprehensive heat-safety policy, available on the... 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.
North Carolina Courage News
Courage Storm Back behind Sanchez Brace, Exit Break with a Win
OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
July 5, 2026 - Thanks to forward Ashley Sanchez's second brace of the National Women's Soccer League season, the North Carolina Courage defeated the Seattle Reign 3-1 in front of 7,126 fans at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., Saturday evening. It was the first match for both teams following a mid-season break.
The Courage are now 11-6-3 against the Reign during the regular season. North Carolina earned the club's first four-match winning streak since 2023.
"First of all, so important for us to feel like we ... Full StoryMore North Carolina Courage stories below
Courage Win Fourth Straight In First Match Back From The Break
July 4, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage beat the Seattle Reign, 3-1, Saturday evening at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in the team's first match following the midseason break. The win marks the Courage's first four-match winning streak since 2023.
With the win, the Courage improved to 6W-3L-3D on the season and currently sit sixth in the NWSL standings with 21 points.
Seattle Reign midfielder Sally Menti scored the first goal of the match in the 19', assisted by defender Sofia Huerta. The lead was short-... Full StoryNC Courage Agree to Transfer Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea F.C.
July 3, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - The North Carolina Courage have agreed to transfer midfielder Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea F.C. of the Barclays Women's Super League for an agreed-upon fee, the clubs jointly announced on Friday.
Manaka, who was set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the 2026 NWSL season, had a clause in her contract requiring the Courage to approve any transfer at or above a particular threshold.
"Thank you so much for the last three years. I had so many great experiences with this club, and I will never forget th... Full StoryCourage and Reign Moved to 7:30 Saturday
July 3, 2026 - CARY, N.C. - Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted high temperatures, kickoff for the North Carolina Courage match against Seattle Reign FC on Saturday, July 4, will be moved to 7:30 p.m. ET at First Horizon Stadium. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The match, originally scheduled for 6:30 on ION, will now stream live on NWSL+ domestically at the new 7:30 kickoff.
The safety of players, staff, and guests is our top priority. In accordance with the NWSL's comprehensive heat-safety policy, available on the... Full StoryNorth Carolina Courage News
- Courage Storm Back behind Sanchez Brace, Exit Break with a Win - July 5, 2026
- Courage Win Fourth Straight In First Match Back From The Break - July 4, 2026
- NC Courage Agree to Transfer Manaka Matsukubo to Chelsea F.C. - July 3, 2026
- Courage and Reign Moved to 7:30 Saturday - July 3, 2026
- NC Courage Host Seattle Reign for Supergirl Night - July 2, 2026
- 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
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A big crowd watches the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park (Fran Stuchbury)
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North Carolina Courage Minor League Soccer
League: National Women's Soccer LeagueHome: Cary, North Carolina
Class: Women's
Website: North Carolina Courage site
Schedule: Full North Carolina Courage Schedule
Statistics: Full North Carolina Courage Statistics
North Carolina Courage Scoreboard
| Sat., Jul 4 | W | Seattle 1 at North Carolina 3 | Final |
| 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 |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full North Carolina Courage Schedule and Results | |||
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North Carolina Courage Headlines
- VIDEO: The Close Control from Ashley Sanchez Unreal. #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (July 6)
- Chelsea sign Japan midfielder Matsukubo - NWSL BBC (July 5)
- Sanchez scores twice and the Courage top the Reign 3-1 in the NWSL - NWSL WRAL (July 5)
- VIDEO: Ashley Sanchez Is on #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (July 4)
- VIDEO: Sally Menti Smashes It #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (July 4)
- VIDEO: Ashley Sanchez Wins It Back and Buries It #nwsl #soccer #football - NWSL YouTube (July 4)
- Chelsea sign Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage - NWSL ESPN (July 4)
- Courage push Fourth of July game back due to heat - NWSL WRAL (July 3)
- England national team prospect signs with NC Courage of NWSL - NWSL USA Today (July 2)
- 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)
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