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The Lion's Pitch
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.
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Episodes
The Lion's PitchOwn Goal
The NC Courage beat the Denver Summit 1-0 on a stoppage-time own goal from Kaleigh Kurtz. Unfortunately, Seattle’s win ended their playoff hopes and they…
The Lion's PitchCode Red
The NC Courage fall 1-0 at Portland in a must-win match, and the playoff picture is now simple: beat Denver at home on Decision Day and hope Seattle loses or…
The Lion's PitchLost in Transition
The NC Courage fall 2-1 at home to San Diego Wave and sit ninth with two games left, but they still control their fate! Trevor and Katie preview the playoff…
The Lion's PitchA Year Ahead
The NC Courage grind out a 1-0 win at Seattle Reign before the international break, snapping a three-game streak of one-goal losses. The Courage now sit above…
The Lion's PitchRinse & Repeat
The NC Courage fall 2-1 to Utah Royals despite a historic evening from Ashley Sanchez, who ties the NWSL single-season goal-scoring record. Trevor and Katie…
The Lion's PitchA Step Short
The NC Courage fall 2-1 to Gotham FC in a gritty, physical match at WakeMed, dropping to seventh in the table with just five matches left. Trevor and Katie…
The Lion's PitchOverloaded
The NC Courage fall 1-2 in San Diego in a top-five showdown, but Trevor and Katie see real signs to build on as they head into a home match against shield…
The Lion's PitchSix and Shining
Trevor is back! Just in time to see the NC Courage set the NWSL record for the largest margin of victory with a 6-0 demolition of Chicago Stars. Ashley Sanchez…
The Lion's PitchWho Needs Center Backs
The NC Courage go 2-1 in a three-game week, beating Boston Legacy and Angel City FC before falling short in a comeback against Kansas City Current. Bill…
The Lion's Pitch90+17'
The NC Courage grind out a 2-1 win over Boston Legacy, capped by a stoppage-time penalty from Ashley Sanchez, the latest in NWSL history. She now sits atop the…
The Lion's PitchPieces in a Puzzle
The NC Courage lose 2-3 to Houston Dash. Katie is joined by guest Victoria Klum this week while Trevor remains out on paternity leave. Plus a great…
The Lion's PitchNine Points in Eight Days
The NC Courage go 3-0-0 in a three-game week, beating Denver 2-0 on the road and pulling off a thrilling 4-3 comeback win at Washington with a stoppage-time…
The Lion's PitchFortune Favors the Bold
The NC Courage put on a 5-0 masterclass against Orlando Pride, with Evelyn Ijeh's hat trick and a Parkinson-Thompson connection that had everyone buzzing…
The Lion's PitchThe Strangest 90 Minutes
The NC Courage lose 1-4 to Utah Royals in, ironically, one of our strongest matches of the season. This game featured three goals conceded from corners, a…
The Lion's PitchGroundhog Day
The NC Courage face back-to-back losses with a 3-0 loss to Bay FC, repeating some familiar and frustrating patterns. Trevor and Katie break down what went…
The Lion's PitchCan We Beat The Best?
The NC Courage fall 2-0 to the Washington Spirit in their biggest test of the season so far, but there were plenty of signs of growth in the second half…
The Lion's PitchLife After Manaka
The NC Courage beat Seattle Reign 3-1 on July 4th, making it four wins in a row, the first four-game winning streak since 2023. Trevor and Katie break down the…
The Lion's PitchBlow the Whistle
The NC Courage close out the first half of the season with a nervy 2-1 win at Angel City, making it three wins in a row for the first time in season since…
The Lion's PitchNot Last Year's Courage
The NC Courage pick up a hard-fought 2-1 win at Racing Louisville, making it back-to-back victories, something we may not have been able to do last season…
The Lion's PitchCourage Show Up
The NC Courage dominated with a 4-0 win over a struggling Chicago Stars. Trevor and Katie break down an exciting performance before welcoming midfielder Carly…
The Lion's PitchWeathered the Weather
The NC Courage fall 1-0 to Orlando Pride in a fairly evenly matched game. Trevor and Katie break down a strong defensive performance despite the injuries in…
The Lion's PitchSlow Starts & Hard Lessons
The NC Courage picked up a draw in Boston and dropped 3 points at home to Kansas City. Trevor and Katie break down both results and look ahead to a road trip…
The Lion's PitchDown a Player, Up Three Points
The NC Courage grind out a 1-0 win away at Houston Dash, playing more than 20 minutes a player down after Ally Schlegel's red card. Trevor and Katie break down…
The Lion's PitchFar From Done
The NC Courage bounce back with a fun-to-watch 2-2 draw against our bitter rivals, the Portland Thorns. Katie and Trevor break down the match before looking…
The Lion's PitchGrowing Pains
The NC Courage suffered their first loss, 1-3 to Bay FC. Trevor and Katie break down what went wrong and what gave them hope. Then they look to bounce back at…
The Lion's PitchA Draw to Build On
The NC Courage draw Gotham FC on the road, remaining unbeaten in their first two matches of the season. Trevor and Katie break down the match, look ahead to a…
The Lion's PitchSanchez, Sheridan, and Three Points
The NC Courage kicked off the 2026 NWSL season with a 2-1 win over Racing Louisville. Trevor and Katie are joined by special guest Bill Nottingham, stats…
The Lion's PitchKits & Kickoff
Summary The NC Courage are back. A potential $40 million investment, a brand new kit, and a season opener against Racing Louisville, this is the episode to get…
The Lion's PitchNC Courage: Great Expectations
Summary The Courage are gearing up for 2026 with new faces like Evelyn Ijeh, Ally Schlegel, Carly Wickenheiser, and Kailen Sheridan, while returning leaders…
The Lion's PitchNC Courage: Roster Reset
Katie and Trevor break down the North Carolina Courage’s roster overhaul, from entirely new keepers to scoring superstars. Who’s gone, who’s new, and who will…
The Lion's PitchFinal Whistle, Next Chapter
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the Courage close the season with a thrilling win over Gotham FC, showcasing skill, cohesion, and potential…
The Lion's PitchToo Late or Just in Time?
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the Courage lit up the scoreboard with a historic hat trick, dominating across every stat, but is it too late to…
The Lion's PitchRain, Drama, and a Draw
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, The NC Courage battle a rain-soaked Washington Spirit to a dramatic draw, with clutch plays and a dominant…
The Lion's PitchMust Win For Really Real
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the NC Courage fall, but the playoff race is still mostly alive. We break down the challenges, the team’s fight to stay in…
The Lion's PitchCourage Under Pressure
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the NC Courage face a tough 2-0 loss to Seattle, but the playoff fight isn’t over. We break down key players, tactical…
The Lion's PitchClutch Defense, Clutch Win
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…
The Lion's PitchSealing the Win
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the NC Courage are making moves, breaking records, and showing off some serious skills on the pitch in their 2-1 win…
The Lion's PitchLate Goal Woes
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, Trevor and Katie cover inspiring team milestones to the shocking Jaedyn Shaw trade, plus a look at lineups, tactics, and…
The Lion's PitchChasing Three Points
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, Trevor and Katie break down the Courage’s rollercoaster weekend, recapping their hard-fought draws against Chicago and…
The Lion's PitchTop Team, Tough Test
This week on The Lion’s Pitch Podcast, we drop a mini-episode as the team takes a short vacation, but we’re still bringing the preview you need for the…
The Lion's PitchWhat's holding the Courage back?
In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we break down clutch comebacks, standout stats, and playoff pushes, while highlighting player milestones and community…
The Lion's PitchCourage in Chaos
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, Sean Nahas exits, we break down Houston heartbreak, explore a listener question on throw-ins, and peek at key…
The Lion's PitchThe Hunt for Goals
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, catch the latest on the NC Courage and NWSL with updates on team news, player comebacks, major trades, league…
The Lion's PitchMidseason Check-In: What’s Next
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, get the latest on the Courage’s midseason break games against Liga MX Femenil, learn about key player moves, and…
The Lion's PitchSecond Half Surge Against Dash
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we recap the North Carolina Courage’s strong second-half showing against Houston, with smart offense and sustained…
The Lion's PitchVictory in the City of Angels!
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the Courage secure their first-ever win at LA’s BMO Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Angel City. We break down key…
The Lion's PitchStruggling For Goals
Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, the Courage face a tough 3-1 loss to the Spirit, but the rivalry still packs a punch. We break down the physical…
The Lion's PitchTwo Goals, Too Many Mistakes
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Looking…
The Lion's PitchA Must-Win Win
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Looking…
The Lion's PitchTrust The Process
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Looking…
The Lion's PitchJess McDonald: Courage & Beyond
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Look Back…
The Lion's PitchTurning The Tide
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Look Back…
The Lion's PitchBottom of the Table
The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor. In this week’s episode: Look Back…
The Lion's PitchReturning Road Woes
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…
The Lion's PitchGoal Posts & Crossbar
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…
The Lion's PitchThe Good & The Bad
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…
The Lion's PitchFirst Look of the Team 2025
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…
The Lion's PitchLooking Ahead: NC Courage
In This Episode 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 Lion's PitchPreseason Courage 2025
In This Episode 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 Lion's PitchCourage's 2024 Season Ends
In This Episode 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…