{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/68cb7d7c649709a4a2856287?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sealing the Win","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/1758166309027-f82cdf91-cfd5-4d25-a335-615e15b41f10.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>The Lion’s Pitch</strong>, the NC Courage are making moves, breaking records, and showing off some serious skills on the pitch in their 2-1 win against Angel City FC. From big trades to standout plays and the road ahead, we’ve got all the insights, highlights, and behind-the-scenes chatter you don’t want to miss. Tune in and catch the action!</p><p><br></p><h2>In This Episode</h2><h3>📰 Courage News</h3><p>We break down the Courage’s biggest roster shake-up yet — from Jaedyn Shaw’s record-breaking trade to fresh new faces and Kaleigh Kurtz’s streak-smashing milestone — and why it all sets the stage for the club’s future.”</p><p><br></p><h3>⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Angel City FC</h3><p>From Manaka Matsukubo’s opener to Meredith Speck’s clever clock management, the Courage showed what happens when teamwork, strategy, and clutch plays all click at once.</p><p><br></p><h3>📊 Standout Stats</h3><p>With seven of 10 shots on target and just three corners allowed, the Courage showed precision, poise, and control that could pay off in their next clash against Orlando Pride.</p><p><br></p><h3>🔮 Looking Ahead: Orlando Pride</h3><p>The Courage head to Orlando ready to control the game, exploit opportunities, and prove that strategy and teamwork can beat even a tricky, talented opponent.</p><p><br></p><h3>🌎 Around the League</h3><p>Whether it’s on-field feats or off-field developments, there’s plenty keeping fans engaged this week.</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><p><br></p>","author_name":"Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary"}