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CARY, N.C. (February 21, 2019) – The North Carolina Courage will play a 24-game NWSL schedule, as released by the league today. The NC Courage will look to defend thier NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield and play at least one home match against each of the other eight teams in the league.



The regular season will kick off on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park against the Chicago Red Stars. The matchup is one of the most anticipated in the league, as the two teams have met in the NWSL Semifinal game in each of the past two seasons. Courage defenders Abby Dahlkemper and Abby Erceg will look to fend off Australian superstar and reigning NWSL Golden Boot winner, Sam Kerr.



The NC Courage will play another home match just four days later on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. against the Orlando Pride. The match will be an offensive showdown with Courage players Crystal Dunn, Jessica McDonald, and Lynn Williams looking to put the ball past Orlando’s goalkeeper, Ashlyn Harris. The Orlando Pride will bring a strong offensive attack of their own in international stars Alex Morgan and Marta.



Another schedule highlight includes a match against the Portland Thorns on Saturday, June 15 at 7:45 p.m. The NWSL Championship rematch will be part of an NCFC and NC Courage doubleheader at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.



The NC Courage will play at least one home game a month between April and October, including three home games in the month of August. The NWSL schedule format includes a 12-day break from June 3 through June 14 during the group stage of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.



The regular season will culminate on Saturday, October 12 when the Courage host USWNT captain, Carli Lloyd, and Sky Blue FC at 7:00 p.m. Two semifinal games will be played on October 19-20, while thee NWSL Championship will be played on Saturday, October 26 at a location to be determined.



Season tickets are available now and single game ticket will be available for purchase in the coming days. The preseason schedule will also be released in the coming days.



To purchase season tickets, call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144. Purchase Managers Row season tickets by March 1 and receive 2 Owner’s Club passes to be redeemed at any point during the 2019 regular seasons.



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North Carolina Courage 2019 Schedule

Date Opponent H/A Time Location Saturday, April 13 Chicago Red Stars Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Wednesday, April 17 Orlando Pride Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Sunday, April 28 Houston Dash Away 6:00 pm BBVA Compass Stadium Saturday, May 4 Sky Blue FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Sunday, May 12 Chicago Red Stars Away 6:00 pm Seat Geek Stadium Sunday, May 19 Utah Royals Home 5:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Monday, May 27 Reign FC Away 7:00 pm Cheney Stadium Saturday, June 1 Orlando Pride Away 7:30 pm Orlando City Stadium Saturday, June 15 Portland Thorns Home 7:45 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, June 29 Washington Spirit Away 7:00 pm Maryland SoccerPlex Friday, July 5 Houston Dash Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, July 13 Reign FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Sunday, July 21 Chicago Red Stars Away 6:00 pm Seat Geek Stadium Saturday, July 27 Utah Royals Away 10:00 pm Rio Tinto Stadium Friday, August 2 Washington Spirit Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Sunday, August 11 Portland Thorns Away 3:00 pm Providence Park Friday, August 16 Houston Dash Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, August 24 Reign FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, September 7 Sky Blue FC Away 3:00 pm Yurcak Field Wednesday, September 11 Portland Thorns Away 10:30 pm Providence Park Saturday, September 14 Orlando Pride Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park Saturday, September 21 Utah Royals Away 9:00 pm Rio Tinto Stadium Saturday, September 28 Washington Spirit Away 7:00 pm Maryland SoccerPlex Saturday, October 12 Sky Blue FC Home 7:00 pm Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

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