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 pressure. Plus, get updates on upcoming friendlies against Liga MX, player milestones, and what’s next during the midseason break.

In This Episode

⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage 2, Houston Dash 1

How the Courage turned up the pressure and controlled the game after halftime, camping out in Houston’s half and creating scoring chances with clinical precision.

📊 Standout Stats

We highlight the team’s impressive forward momentum, including how they kept possession high in the attacking third and focused on taking smart, well-placed shots rather than wild attempts.

🔮 Looking Ahead: Liga MX Friendlies

The NWSL takes a break until August 2nd, but the Courage will play two exciting friendlies against top Liga MX teams, so we offer a glimpse into new players and strategies to watch.

📰 Courage News

Player milestones and international call-ups highlight a busy offseason for the team.

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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