NC Courage vs Portland Thorns

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL. In this week’s episode:<ul><li>Looking Back: We review the 0-0 draw away at Portland. While the scoreline may not scream excitement, we break down why this was the best performance of the season so far for the Courage.</li><li>Stand-Out Stat: We highlight the key stat that made this Portland game stand out!</li><li>Looking Ahead: With the international break coming up this weekend, we preview the upcoming game against Gotham. We’re expecting a high-scoring match for the Courage post-break, and we think they'll be ready to take home the win.</li><li>Courage News &amp; News Around the League: We discuss the newly designed mascot, Roary. What do you think—love it or leave it? Plus, all the latest happenings in the NWSL.</li></ul> We also take a moment to reflect on the recent racist and homophobic attacks on Barbra Banda in Gotham. We urge NWSL fans and the league to do better and work towards creating a truly inclusive environment for all. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>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. The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country! <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

Goal Posts & Crossbar

NC Courage vs Seattle Reign

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL. In this week’s episode:<ul><li>Looking Back: We look closer at the 1-2 loss to Seattle Reign in the home opener. While it may have seemed rough from the stands, we break down the game and highlight why it wasn't as bad as it appeared in real-time.</li><li>Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss from the game against Seattle Reign.</li><li>Looking Ahead: We turn our focus to the upcoming away match against the Portland Thorns, analyzing what we can expect based on their performance this season.</li><li>Courage News &amp; News Around the League: All the latest buzz in NC Courage news and what's happening across the NWSL.</li></ul> We also take a moment to reflect on the recent racist and homophobic attacks on Barbra Banda in Gotham. We urge NWSL fans and the league to do better and work towards creating a truly inclusive environment for all. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>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. The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country! <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

The Good & The Bad

NC Courage vs Racing Louisville

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode gives you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL. In this week’s episode:<ul><li>Looking Back: We analyze the 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville and examine the starting lineup.</li><li>Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss from the match.</li><li>Looking Ahead: We preview the upcoming home opener against Seattle Reign and what we can expect from the match.</li><li>Courage News &amp; News Around the League: All the latest buzz in NC Courage news and what’s happening across the NWSL.</li></ul> <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>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. The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country! <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

First Look  of the Team 2025

2024 NWSL Season

<h2>In This Episode</h2> In this episode, we’re recapping last season's games against Racing Louisville and looking ahead to this weekend's matchup. We’ll also discuss the latest Courage news, including Jess McDonald’s induction into the Ring of Honor and Katelyn Rowland’s return as assistant goalkeeper coach. Plus, we’ll touch on news around the NWSL and wrap up with our predictions for where all the teams will land in the 2025 season. Whether you're a die-hard NC Courage fan or just love soccer, this is the podcast for you! <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>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. With the 2025 NWSL season on the horizon, you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country! <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

Looking Ahead: NC Courage

What's Been Going On

<h2>In This Episode</h2>We are back! The North Carolina Courage preseason is in full swing and we are ready. In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we’re covering all the latest roster updates for the NC Courage! We discuss the players who have left the team: Kerolin Nicoli, Narumi Miura, Hayley Hopkins, Victoria Pickett, Julia Dorsey, Bianca St-Georges, and Estelle Johnson. On the flip side, we talk about the exciting new signings, including Jaedyn Shaw, Brooklyn Courtnall, Shinomi Koyama, and Hannah Betfort. Plus, the recent contract extensions for Marisa Bova, Manaka Matsukubo, and Ryan Williams. We also touch on some big news: the Courage’s new ticketing app partnership with startup Jump, the rebranding of WakeMed Soccer Park to First Horizon Stadium, and our thoughts on which former player might be honored at this year’s Ring of Honor ceremony. We wrap up with a discussion on what happened with the Courage sale, NWSL league expansion, and the NWSLPA lawsuit. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>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. With the 2025 NWSL season on the horizon, you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday. Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country! <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

Preseason Courage 2025

NC Courage vs KC Current

<h2>In This Episode</h2>North Carolina Courage's season has come to an end. The NC Courage lost to KC Current in the quarterfinal match this weekend. Despite the outcome, the Courage played great, and we look forward to the 2025 season. We go over some standout stats from the game. We take a look at some Courage news and updates. Then we take a look ahead at the semi-final matches and end with news around the league. NC Courage lose 1-0 against KC Current. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season&nbsp;with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face,&nbsp;so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday. Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country. <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lionspitch.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch.bsky.social</a>. <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>

Courage's 2024 Season Ends

NC Courage vs Washington Spirit

<h2>In This Episode</h2>The Washington Spirit hands the North Carolina Courage their first home loss. Our stand-out players during a tough match were Aline Gomes and Dani Weatherholt. We look ahead to our quarterfinal match against the KC Current and take a quick look at news around the league. We close with a discussion about the playoffs and share who we think makes it to the final. The NC Courage lose 0-1 against Wsahington Spirit. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season&nbsp;with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face,&nbsp;so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday. Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country. <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lionspitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch</a>. <ul><li>Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/featuringTrevor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trevor Knoblich</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Katiecleary735" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katie Cleary</a></li><li>Produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/maryp0tter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Pruter</a></li><li>Edited by <a href="https://twitter.com/likethe309" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danielle Russell</a></li></ul>

Shuffle Ball

NC Courage vs Bay FC

<h2>In This Episode</h2>The North Carolina Courage lost to Bay FC, keeping the fifth-place position they locked down last week. We look ahead to Washington Spirit at home on Saturday, followed by Courage and NWSL news and updates. Ashley Sanchez and Casey Murphy were called up to the USWNT for their victory tour. Denise O'Sullivan played with Ireland, Kerolin Nicoli played with Brazil, and Feli Rauch to Germany. Manaka Matsukubo gets her first call up to the senior Japanese National Team. The NC Courage lose 1-0 against Bay FC. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season&nbsp;with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face,&nbsp;so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday. Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country. <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lionspitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch</a>. <ul><li>Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/featuringTrevor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trevor Knoblich</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Katiecleary735" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katie Cleary</a></li><li>Produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/maryp0tter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Pruter</a></li><li>Edited by <a href="https://twitter.com/likethe309" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danielle Russell</a></li></ul>

Moment of Inevitability

NC Courage vs Angel City

<h2>In This Episode</h2>The North Carolina Courage tied Angel City FC, staying in fifth place. Olivia Wingate secured the equalizer in the dying moments of the game, minutes after Christen Press scored her first goal after years of ACL recovery. We look ahead to Bay FC away on Saturday, followed by Courage and NWSL news and updates. We discuss the Angel FC penalization from the league, the lawsuit filed against the San Diego Wave by former employees, and the botched, transphobic launch of Bos Nation. The NC Courage tie 1-1 against Angel City FC. <h2>Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast</h2>We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season&nbsp;with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face,&nbsp;so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday. Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country. <h2>Subscribe &amp; Follow</h2>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> or follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lionspitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lionspitch</a>. <ul><li>Hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/featuringTrevor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trevor Knoblich</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Katiecleary735" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katie Cleary</a></li><li>Produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/maryp0tter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mary Pruter</a></li><li>Edited by <a href="https://twitter.com/likethe309" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danielle Russell</a></li></ul>

Late Game Equalizer

An NC Courage podcast

A WoSo podcast for North Carolina Courage soccer fans with the latest news, game analysis, match previews, and updates from around the league. The NC Courage play in the NWSL, National Women's Soccer League). The Lion's Pitch is an independent media company and not affiliated with the North Carolina Courage.