{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/68c246300fa00b58173f928d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Late Goal Woes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/1757562034044-75e0009d-7570-443f-97ef-677643e51a13.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>The Lion’s Pitch</strong>, Trevor and Katie cover inspiring team milestones to the shocking Jaedyn Shaw trade, plus a look at lineups, tactics, and what to expect in the next big match. Stay in the loop and hear the latest Courage news!</p><p><br></p><h2>In This Episode</h2><h3>⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Utah Royals</h3><p>Rain, lightning, and a whirlwind of action, the Courage battle Utah in a nail-biting 1-1 draw, featuring Marissa Jordan’s stellar debut and Jaden Shaw’s clutch penalty that had fans on the edge of their seats.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h3>🔮 Looking Ahead: Utah Royals</h3><p>With Angel City reeling from Alyssa Thompson’s departure but still loaded with threats like Christen Press and Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, the Courage face a high-stakes matchup for playoff positioning. We break down key battles, lineup possibilities, and how the home-field advantage could tip the scales in this exciting East Coast showdown.</p><p><br></p><h3>📰 Courage News</h3><p>Catch this episode to hear the latest updates, milestones, and highlights from the North Carolina Courage.</p><p><br></p><h3>🌎 Around the League</h3><p>Stay up to speed on the latest NWSL news, from league updates to big moments across teams, and hear all the developments shaping the season.</p><p><br></p><h2>About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2><p>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>New episode drops every Thursday.</p><p><br></p><h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2><p>Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at <a href=\"https://www.lionspitch.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lionspitch.com</a>, follow us on Bluesky <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>, or on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thelionspitch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thelionspitch</a></p><ul><li>Hosted by <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/featuringtrevor.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trevor Knoblich</a> and <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/kt1986.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Katie Cleary</a></li><li>Produced by <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/marypruter.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Pruter</a></li><li>Edited by <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/likethe309.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Danielle Russell</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary"}