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 Back – It’s a rough road trip for the Courage as they fall 5–2 to the San Diego Wave. Katie and Trevor break down a match that started with promise — including a well-executed early goal from Feli and a brilliant equalizer from Manaka — before unraveling under San Diego’s relentless pressure and costly Courage errors.
• Standout Stats – The numbers tell a strange story: the Courage actually outshot San Diego and edged them in expected goals (1.8 to 1.6). So how did this one end in a three-goal loss?
• Looking Ahead – We preview the matchup against the Washington Spirit, a team in transition after their coach’s impending departure to Lyon. Can the Courage bounce back against an opponent showing signs of instability — and inconsistency — despite sitting higher on the table?
• Courage News – Manaka takes home Player of the Week honors, Shaw and Jackson shine in U23 national team duty, and the Courage sign keeper Katie Cappelletti after her training stint with the squad. We also talk about yellow card reductions and what it means for Bell, Shaw, and others.
• Around the League – Big headlines out of Washington with a midseason coaching move. Plus, updates on the U.S. Women’s National Team, player call-ups.

Welcome to 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.

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

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