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The NC Courage go 2-1 in a three-game week, beating Boston Legacy and Angel City FC before falling short in a comeback against Kansas City Current. Bill Nottingham joins Katie while Trevor remains out on paternity leave.This week we're joined again by Bill Nottingham. You can find him on Bluesky at @notting.bsky.social, and his writing at splat.ccIn This EpisodeWhat We Learned This Week: NC Courage vs. Angel City FC & Kansas City CurrentSix out of nine points from a brutal three games in eight days, capped by a gutsy comeback attempt in Kansas City. We break down the fight this team continues to show and the tactical adjustments that led Mak Lind to pull out all his CBs against Kansas City. We discuss how Ashley Sanchez and Evelyn Ijeh have started combining directly and may just be the most prolific pair in NC Courage history.Standout StatsRiley Jackson led the team in chances created against Kansas City in only 22 minutes of playing time. Erica Meg Parkinson has drawn the third most fouls on the team in just nine appearances. And Sanchez set a new club record with 15 goals this season, tying the NWSL record for most goals by an American player in a season (Alex Morgan & Crystal Dunn). Combined with Ijeh's 11 goals, the duo sits at 26 goals for the year, tying the NWSL single-season record for a pair of teammates.Looking Ahead: Chicago StarsChicago has struggled to find an identity all season under a rotating cast of coaches. We break down what a healthy but disorganized Stars squad brings to the table. Can the Courage take this opportunity to rack up goals or will they get caught playing down to their opponent... again. And with Erica Meg gone for the U-20 World Cup, who willl fill her boots?Courage NewsLayla Drury replaces Lauryn Thompson in England's U-20 World Cup squad after Thompson continues rehabbing an injury. Ryan Williams becomes the 20th player in NWSL history to reach 10,000 career minutes, all with the Courage. Maycee Bell made her 50th NWSL regular season appearance. Vilde Bøe Risa got her first start. And Kailen Sheridan recorded her second career assist, the most of any goalkeeper in the league.Around the LeagueOrlando parts ways with head coach Seb Hines, effective immediately, with assistant Yolanda Thomas stepping in as interim. Bay FC extends Cristiana Girelli's loan from Juventus through June 2027. Manchester United closes in on a deal for Rebeca Bernal from Washington Spirit. And the league announces a new deal with Roku Sports Channel following the collapse of the Victory Plus partnership.About The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWelcome 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.Subscribe & FollowSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com, follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social, or on Instagram @thelionspitchHosted by Trevor Knoblich and Katie ClearyProduced by Mary PruterEdited by Danielle Russel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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