North Carolina Courage (W)
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North Carolina Courage (W) is a football club based in Cary, North Carolina, United States, playing their home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Follow North Carolina Courage (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Manaka Matsukubo has been the standout performer for North Carolina Courage (W) in league play this season with a rating of 7.83. Ashley Sanchez and Natalie Jacobs have also impressed with ratings of 7.70 and 7.67 respectively.
Ashley Sanchez leads North Carolina Courage (W)'s scoring in league play with 3 goals this season, while Manaka Matsukubo has contributed 2.
Ryan Williams is the chief creator for North Carolina Courage (W) in league play with 2 assists this season. Shinomi Koyama and Payton Linnehan have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
North Carolina Courage (W) have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 4 matches (25% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 during this period. In the NWSL, their recent results include a 2-1 win against Racing Louisville (W), a 0-0 draw with Gotham FC (W), a 1-3 loss to Bay FC (W), and a 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns (W).
Recent results for North Carolina Courage (W):
- March 14, 2026: NWSL - 2-1 win vs Racing Louisville (W)
- March 21, 2026: NWSL - 0-0 draw at Gotham FC (W)
- March 28, 2026: NWSL - 1-3 loss vs Bay FC (W)
- April 4, 2026: NWSL - 2-2 draw vs Portland Thorns (W)
Upcoming fixtures for North Carolina Courage (W):
- April 26, 2026: NWSL - at Houston Dash (W)
- April 29, 2026: NWSL - at Boston Legacy FC (W)
- May 2, 2026: NWSL - vs Kansas City Current (W)
- May 9, 2026: NWSL - at Orlando Pride (W)
- May 16, 2026: NWSL - vs Chicago Stars (W)
Looking ahead, North Carolina Courage (W) have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Houston Dash (W) (away), Boston Legacy FC (W) (away), Kansas City Current (W) (home), Orlando Pride (W) (away), and Chicago Stars (W) (home).
North Carolina Courage (W) currently sits in 12th place in the NWSL with 5 points from 4 matches (1W 2D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Portland Thorns | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Seattle Reign FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Angel City FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Houston Dash | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Orlando Pride | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Utah Royals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Washington Spirit | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Bay FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Kansas City Current | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | North Carolina Courage | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Gotham FC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Chicago Stars | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 16 | Boston Legacy FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
North Carolina Courage (W)'s squad consists of 27 players. Goalkeepers: Kailen Sheridan (Canada), Madison White (USA), Molly Pritchard (USA). Defenders: Sydney Schmidt (USA), Natalie Jacobs (USA), Cameron Brooks (USA), Ivy Garner (Puerto Rico), Natalia Staude (USA), Ryan Williams (USA), Danielle Weatherholt (USA), Uno Shiragaki (Japan), Maycee Bell (USA). Midfielders: Felicitas Rauch (Germany), Carly Wickenheiser (USA), Riley Jackson (USA), Shinomi Koyama (Japan), Oli Peña (USA). Forwards: Ashley Sanchez (USA), Lauryn Thompson (England), Chioma Okafor (Nigeria), Evelyn Ijeh (Sweden), Payton Linnehan (USA), Olivia Wingate (USA), Cortnee Vine (Australia), Hannah Betfort (USA), Manaka Matsukubo (Japan), Allyson Schlegel (USA).
Nathan Thackeray is the current head coach of North Carolina Courage (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 12 matches, averaging 1.33 points per game.
Previous managers include Sean Nahas managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 42 wins from 101 matches (42% win rate). Paul Riley managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 63 wins from 103 matches (61% win rate).
North Carolina Courage (W) plays their home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, which has a capacity of 11,170.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of North Carolina Courage (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow North Carolina Courage (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
NWSL
- Championship playoff
Coach win percentagePoints per game
News
About
North Carolina Courage (W) is a football club based in Cary, North Carolina, United States, playing their home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Follow North Carolina Courage (W) on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Manaka Matsukubo has been the standout performer for North Carolina Courage (W) in league play this season with a rating of 7.83. Ashley Sanchez and Natalie Jacobs have also impressed with ratings of 7.70 and 7.67 respectively.
Ashley Sanchez leads North Carolina Courage (W)'s scoring in league play with 3 goals this season, while Manaka Matsukubo has contributed 2.
Ryan Williams is the chief creator for North Carolina Courage (W) in league play with 2 assists this season. Shinomi Koyama and Payton Linnehan have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
North Carolina Courage (W) have been in mixed form recently, winning 1 of their last 4 matches (25% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 6 during this period. In the NWSL, their recent results include a 2-1 win against Racing Louisville (W), a 0-0 draw with Gotham FC (W), a 1-3 loss to Bay FC (W), and a 2-2 draw with Portland Thorns (W).
Recent results for North Carolina Courage (W):
- March 14, 2026: NWSL - 2-1 win vs Racing Louisville (W)
- March 21, 2026: NWSL - 0-0 draw at Gotham FC (W)
- March 28, 2026: NWSL - 1-3 loss vs Bay FC (W)
- April 4, 2026: NWSL - 2-2 draw vs Portland Thorns (W)
Upcoming fixtures for North Carolina Courage (W):
- April 26, 2026: NWSL - at Houston Dash (W)
- April 29, 2026: NWSL - at Boston Legacy FC (W)
- May 2, 2026: NWSL - vs Kansas City Current (W)
- May 9, 2026: NWSL - at Orlando Pride (W)
- May 16, 2026: NWSL - vs Chicago Stars (W)
Looking ahead, North Carolina Courage (W) have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Houston Dash (W) (away), Boston Legacy FC (W) (away), Kansas City Current (W) (home), Orlando Pride (W) (away), and Chicago Stars (W) (home).
North Carolina Courage (W) currently sits in 12th place in the NWSL with 5 points from 4 matches (1W 2D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 12 |
| 2 | Portland Thorns | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Seattle Reign FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Angel City FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Houston Dash | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Orlando Pride | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 8 |
| 7 | Utah Royals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 | Washington Spirit | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Bay FC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Kansas City Current | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | North Carolina Courage | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Gotham FC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Chicago Stars | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 15 | Racing Louisville | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 16 | Boston Legacy FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
North Carolina Courage (W)'s squad consists of 27 players. Goalkeepers: Kailen Sheridan (Canada), Madison White (USA), Molly Pritchard (USA). Defenders: Sydney Schmidt (USA), Natalie Jacobs (USA), Cameron Brooks (USA), Ivy Garner (Puerto Rico), Natalia Staude (USA), Ryan Williams (USA), Danielle Weatherholt (USA), Uno Shiragaki (Japan), Maycee Bell (USA). Midfielders: Felicitas Rauch (Germany), Carly Wickenheiser (USA), Riley Jackson (USA), Shinomi Koyama (Japan), Oli Peña (USA). Forwards: Ashley Sanchez (USA), Lauryn Thompson (England), Chioma Okafor (Nigeria), Evelyn Ijeh (Sweden), Payton Linnehan (USA), Olivia Wingate (USA), Cortnee Vine (Australia), Hannah Betfort (USA), Manaka Matsukubo (Japan), Allyson Schlegel (USA).
Nathan Thackeray is the current head coach of North Carolina Courage (W). Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 33% win rate across 12 matches, averaging 1.33 points per game.
Previous managers include Sean Nahas managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 42 wins from 101 matches (42% win rate). Paul Riley managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 63 wins from 103 matches (61% win rate).
North Carolina Courage (W) plays their home matches at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, which has a capacity of 11,170.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of North Carolina Courage (W), including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow North Carolina Courage (W) to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.










