{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/68d57cf3acc34956e6f14269?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Clutch Defense, Clutch Win","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65eb196f82e6910016356fa6/1758821606698-a19a8f3a-b381-40da-8777-b5da05a925d7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Lion’s Pitch, Trevor and Katie break down the North Carolina Courage’s hard-fought 1-0 road win over Orlando Pride, highlighting standout defensive moments, emerging leadership, and the team’s growing depth. From clutch saves to goal-line heroics and a perfectly executed finishing play, the hosts analyze how sharper shooting and mental toughness are propelling the Courage in a razor-thin playoff race. They also preview the team’s upcoming must-win West Coast road test against Seattle Reign, dissecting key matchups, tactical challenges, and the pressure-packed push toward the final stretch of the season.</p><p><br></p><h2>In This Episode</h2><h3>⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Orlando Pride</h3><p>The Courage’s 1-0 road win over Orlando highlighted defensive grit, emerging leadership, and crucial momentum in a razor-thin playoff race.</p><p><br></p><h3>📊 Standout Stats</h3><p>Standout stats underscored the Courage’s progress, with sharper shooting and efficiency turning opportunities into results.</p><p><br></p><h3>🔮 Looking Ahead: Chicago Stars</h3><p>Looking ahead to a must-win road test in Seattle, the Courage face midfield battles, aerial threats, and playoff pressure that will define their late-season push.</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"}