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 loss to Kansas City. They analyze the highs, lows, and key moments that shaped both games. They also dive into exciting roster news, including new signings and contract extensions.

In This Episode

⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Chicago Red Stars & Kansas City Current

Trevor and Katie dive into the Courage’s recent battles with Chicago and Kansas City, unpacking the highs, frustrations, and what the results mean for the playoff push. 

🔮 Looking Ahead: Utah Royals

Trevor and Katie preview the Courage’s upcoming clash with Utah, weighing the challenges of a tricky opponent and the potential for a strong offensive showing. With playoff hopes on the line, they debate lineup strategies, defensive setups, and how the team can find consistency to secure three crucial points.

📰 Courage News

Trevor and Katie dive into the latest Courage roster news, celebrating Feli Rauch's contract extension and Payton Linnehan’s arrival while tracking the moves of Brooklyn Courtnall.

🌎 Around the League

Trevor and Katie break down the biggest moves and buzz in the NWSL, from standout signings and surprising transfers to the excitement building around new tournaments.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

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.

New episode drops every Thursday.

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• Hosted by Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary
• Produced by Mary Pruter
• Edited by Danielle Russell

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