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 league shake-ups.

In This Episode

📰 Courage News

The North Carolina Courage surprised fans by abruptly parting ways with head coach Sean Nahas over vague 'performance and culture' concerns, leaving questions after a tense press conference.

With Sean Nahas gone, Katie shares her pick and weighs whether the club should act now or wait for the offseason to revamp the system and offense.

⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Houston Dash

In a week already full of challenges, the Courage fielded an unusual lineup in Houston and struck first with a penalty, only to see the Dash pull level, then break hearts with a stoppage-time winner.

📊 Standout Stats

The Courage piled up some standout stats with shots and corners flying early, but despite a strong start, the game slipped away in typical soccer fashion.

🔮 Looking Ahead: San Diego Wave

The Courage head back to WakeMed to take on their fierce rivals, a team loaded with attacking firepower, and with playoff hopes still alive.

📧 Listener Question Spotlight

Someone asked if the Courage have a “worse-than-average” throw-in success rate. It sparked a deeper conversation about the team’s offensive movement.

🌎 Around the League

We cover some exciting comings and goings in the league, including familiar faces making moves.

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
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