The Carolina Courage are finally home after a disappointing performance in Orlando to take on the Chicago Red Stars on Sunday at 4pm. No matter the result, the Courage will remain #1 in the league, but can they put together a good performance in front of their home fans? Will Chicago learn from Orlando the formula to beat the Courage?

The Carolina Courage left Orlando last week perfect no more. After a lackluster start, the Courage gave up two quick goals to the Pride to start the second half. Debinha got the team back into it to make it 2–1, but a red card to Abby Erceg and another conceded goal left the Courage depleted and broken with a 3–1 loss. Orlando has NC’s number, and it’s evident; they’re the only team to put the ball past Sabrina all season.

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Chicago left Houston last week with a 1–1 draw after a late header from Christen Press. Chicago has the talent to run teams down, but can’t find that final ball up top to Christen or find their finishing touch. Will they find their scoring boots this Sunday? Chicago sure hopes so. If not, they can still drop the hottest album of 2017.

The Courage will be without captain Abby due to that red, which leaves our midfield exposed now that McCall potentially has to slide into the backline. With her veteran experience, can she hold it down with Sabrina to guide North Carolina to their 5th win of the season? We’ll find out today at 4pm.

And as always OCS will be out there for the tailgate, along with special guest GM Curt Johnson. Make sure you come join the party.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can watch it at 4pm on the go90 app or www.go90.com. Due to some difficulties in recent weeks, NWSL is also broadcasting their games on their website and app, so no excuses.

Here’s hoping the Courage can get back on the winning track. Check back here tomorrow for our recap, and follow us on Twitter at @SoccerNSweetTea for updates throughout the day.