Nathan Thackeray2025
Sean Nahas2025Sean Nahas2024Sean Nahas2023Sean Nahas2023Sean Nahas2022Sean Nahas2022Sean Nahas2021
Paul Riley2021Paul Riley2021Paul Riley2020Paul Riley2020Paul Riley2019Paul Riley2018Paul Riley2017North Carolina Courage is a professional football club based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Currently competing in NWSL, they play their home matches at the iconic First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow North Carolina Courage on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Manaka Matsukubo has emerged as the standout performer for North Carolina Courage, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 8 rating. He is flanked in influence by Ashley Sanchez and Ryan Williams, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.53 and 7.4 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Evelyn Ijeh has been the primary source of goals for North Carolina Courage, leading the team's scoring charts with 22 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Manaka Matsukubo who registered 4 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | +6 | 25 |
| 2 | Utah Royals | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +8 | 24 |
| 3 | Portland Thorns | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +9 | 21 |
| 5 | Gotham FC | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 6 | Kansas City Current | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | +1 | 21 |
| 7 | North Carolina Courage | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
| 8 | Orlando Pride | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | +1 | 17 |
| 9 | Denver Summit FC | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +4 | 15 |
| 10 | Seattle Reign FC | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 11 | Houston Dash | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 14 |
| 12 | Angel City FC | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | +2 | 13 |
| 13 | Bay FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 11 |
| 14 | Boston Legacy FC | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | Chicago Stars | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -19 | 9 |
| 16 | Racing Louisville | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -5 | 7 |
The active squad for North Carolina Courage consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Kailen Sheridan (Canada), Madison White (USA)
Defenders: Cameron Brooks (USA), Danielle Weatherholt (USA), Ivy Garner (Puerto Rico), Maycee Bell (USA), Natalia Staude (USA), Natalie Jacobs (USA), Ryan Williams (USA), Sydney Schmidt (USA), Uno Shiragaki (Japan)
Midfielders: Abby Erceg, Allyson Schlegel (USA), Carly Wickenheiser (USA), Cortnee Vine (Australia), Felicitas Rauch (Germany), Havana Solaun, Heather O'Reilly, Jaelene Daniels, Jessica McDonald, Kristen Hamilton, Manaka Matsukubo (Japan), Molly Pritchard (USA), Oli Peña (USA), Payton Linnehan (USA), Riley Jackson (USA), Samantha Mewis, Shinomi Koyama (Japan)
Forwards: Ashley Sanchez (USA), Chioma Okafor (Nigeria), Evelyn Ijeh (Sweden), Hannah Betfort (USA), Lauryn Thompson (England), Olivia Wingate (USA)
Mak Lind is the current head coach of North Carolina Courage. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 42% win rate across 0 matches, averaging 1.60 points per game. Previously, Nathan Thackeray managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 4 wins from 12 matches (a 33% win rate).
North Carolina Courage hosts their home matches at the historic First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park located in Cary, North Carolina. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of North Carolina Courage, including match schedules, highlights, live statistics, and breaking transfer news. Follow North Carolina Courage to receive instant notifications for matches, goals, and key events.
