Cary, NC (April 8, 2019) – The North Carolina Courage released their roster today ahead of the 2019 home opener on Saturday, April 13. The team will take on the Chicago Red Stars at 7:00 p.m. ET at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The match is presented by Charles & Colvard. The Official Jewelry Sponsor of the NC Courage will present the team with Championship Rings in a pre-game ceremony.



The roster is comprised of 20 returning players from the 2018 NWSL Championship winning team. The club has added Canadian International goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé, defender Ally Haran and signed 2018 draftee Ryan Williams to a supplemental contract in the offseason.



Additionally, 2019 college draft picks Leah Pruitt, Hailey Harbison, and Lauren Milliet have been extended contract offers, and more announcements will be made in the coming days.



The North Carolina Courage enter the 2019 season as the defending NWSL Champions and shield-winners. The Courage went 5-0-1 in their preseason matches outscoring their opponents 13-1.



Season tickets for the NC Courage’s 2019 season are on sale now and feature many great packages and benefits – including free General Admission Parking, the brand-new Auto-Renewal Program and traditional benefits such as exclusive meet the team opportunities. Click here to learn more about season tickets or call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144 to speak with a ticket representative.



2019 North Carolina Courage Roster (as of 4/8/2019)

Rostered Players (22 of 22 senior spots filled plus 1 of 4 supplemental spots filled):



Goalkeepers (2): Stephanie Labbé (FED), Katelyn Rowland



Defenders (7): Abby Dahlkemper (FED), Abby Erceg (INTL), Ally Haran, Jaelene Hinkle, Julie King, Kaleigh Kurtz, Merritt Mathias



Midfielders (10): Debinha (INTL), Elizabeth Eddy, Samantha Mewis (FED), Heather O’Reilly, Denise O’Sullivan (INTL), Cari Roccaro, Meredith Speck, Julia Spetsmark (INTL), Ryan Williams (SUP), McCall Zerboni (FED)



Forwards (4): Crystal Dunn (FED), Kristen Hamilton, Jessica McDonald, Lynn Williams



Federation Players (FED): 5

International Roster Spots Filled (INTL): 4



Key:

FED- Federation Player

INTL- International Player

SUP- Supplemental

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