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North Carolina Courage sit 8th in the NWSL with a record of 13-3-11 after defeating Racing Louisville FC 2-1 on March 14. Ashley Sanchez leads the league in goals and received her first USWNT recall in nearly two years for friendlies against Spain. Riley Jackson provided 55 accurate passes in the last match while Kailen Sheridan recorded 4 saves.

Hosts Stephanie and Sean analyze the impact of Sanchez's absence on build-up play, discuss Riley Jackson's role as the primary distributor, and evaluate Kailen Sheridan's defensive stability. They address listener questions about the eleven-draw season, potential depth-chart changes, and whether the team can overcome their draw streak to climb the standings.

Key players discussed include Ashley Sanchez, Riley Jackson, and Kailen Sheridan. Topics cover the NWSL Power Rankings, San Diego Wave's playoff clinch, Denver's surge, and tactical adjustments needed without Sanchez's goal threat. The hosts predict the Courage will finish 8th and believe Sanchez will score against Spain.

In this episode: Sanchez Absence & Build-Up Play · Roster Depth & Defensive Stability · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/nc/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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