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PODCAST

The Lion"s Pitch

Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary

A WoSo podcast for North Carolina Courage soccer fans with the latest news, game analysis, match previews, and updates from around the league. The NC Courage play in the NWSL (National Women"s Soccer League).The Lion"s Pitch is an independent media company and not affiliated with the North Carolina Courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:35

Jess McDonald: Courage & Beyond

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2025/05/08

The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor.In this week’s episode:Look Back – A statement win in Utah. The Courage earn their second straight victory — and their first first-half goals of the season — with a confident 0–2 performance over the Royals. We break down how the team looked in control from start to finish, and what this game tells us about the squad’s growing cohesion.Standout Stats – We highlight four key

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1:05:12

Turning The Tide

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2025/05/01

The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor.In this week’s episode:Look Back – Special guest Aaron Rogoff joins the show for a deeper tactical dive into the Courage’s first win of the season — a 3–2 stunner over league-leading KC Current. We break down the comeback, late heroics from defenders Kaleigh Kurtz and Ryan Williams, and what Ashley Sanchez’s goal means for the attack.Standout Stats – The numbers behind the win

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45:11

Bottom of the Table

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2025/04/24

The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor.In this week’s episode:Look Back – We break down the 0–1 home loss to Bay FC. Is it time to stick with a consistent starting XI, or do the Courage need to keep experimenting? We get into it.Standout Stats – The numbers paint a story beyond the scoreboard. We zoom out and talk about what they reveal about the Courage’s season trajectory so far.Looking Ahead – A tough road test

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45:41

Returning Road Woes

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2025/04/17

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, standout stats, and the biggest stories from around the NWSL.In this week’s episode:Looking Back: We break down the 3-1 loss to Gotham — what went wrong, what we can learn, and why the performances off the bench (plus that gorgeous Brianna Pinto goal) give us hope moving forward.Looking Ahead: Bay FC comes to town as the Courage return home

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46:34

Goal Posts & Crossbar

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2025/04/03

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.In this week’s episode:Looking Back: We review the 0-0 draw away at Portland. While the scoreline may not scream excitement, we break down why this was the best performance of the season so far for the Courage.Stand-Out Stat: We highlight the key stat that made this Portland game stand out!Looking Ahead:

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39:48

The Good & The Bad

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2025/03/27

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.In this week’s episode:Looking Back: We look closer at the 1-2 loss to Seattle Reign in the home opener. While it may have seemed rough from the stands, we break down the game and highlight why it wasn't as bad as it appeared in real-time.Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss

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40:54

First Look of the Team 2025

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2025/03/20

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode gives you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.In this week’s episode:Looking Back: We analyze the 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville and examine the starting lineup.Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss from the match.Looking Ahead: We preview the upcoming home opener against Seattle Reign and what we can expect from the

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42:33

Looking Ahead: NC Courage

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2025/03/13

In This EpisodeIn this episode, we’re recapping last season's games against Racing Louisville and looking ahead to this weekend's matchup. We’ll also discuss the latest Courage news, including Jess McDonald’s induction into the Ring of Honor and Katelyn Rowland’s return as assistant goalkeeper coach. Plus, we’ll touch on news around the NWSL and wrap up with our predictions for where all the teams will land in the 2025 season. Whether you're a die-hard NC Courage fan or just love soccer, this is the

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34:38

Preseason Courage 2025

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2025/02/27

In This EpisodeWe are back! The North Carolina Courage preseason is in full swing and we are ready.In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we’re covering all the latest roster updates for the NC Courage! We discuss the players who have left the team: Kerolin Nicoli, Narumi Miura, Hayley Hopkins, Victoria Pickett, Julia Dorsey, Bianca St-Georges, and Estelle Johnson. On the flip side, we talk about the exciting new signings, including Jaedyn Shaw, Brooklyn Courtnall, Shinomi Koyama, and Hannah Betfort

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37:06

Courage's 2024 Season Ends

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/11/14

In This EpisodeNorth Carolina Courage's season has come to an end. The NC Courage lost to KC Current in the quarterfinal match this weekend. Despite the outcome, the Courage played great, and we look forward to the 2025 season.We go over some standout stats from the game. We take a look at some Courage news and updates. Then we take a look ahead at the semi-final matches and end with news around the league.NC Courage lose 1-0 against KC Current.Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWe discuss all

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36:56

Shuffle Ball

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2024/11/07

In This EpisodeThe Washington Spirit hands the North Carolina Courage their first home loss. Our stand-out players during a tough match were Aline Gomes and Dani Weatherholt.We look ahead to our quarterfinal match against the KC Current and take a quick look at news around the league. We close with a discussion about the playoffs and share who we think makes it to the final.The NC Courage lose 0-1 against Wsahington Spirit.Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWe discuss all things North Carolina

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34:46

Moment of Inevitability

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/10/31

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage lost to Bay FC, keeping the fifth-place position they locked down last week.We look ahead to Washington Spirit at home on Saturday, followed by Courage and NWSL news and updates. Ashley Sanchez and Casey Murphy were called up to the USWNT for their victory tour. Denise O'Sullivan played with Ireland, Kerolin Nicoli played with Brazil, and Feli Rauch to Germany. Manaka Matsukubo gets her first call up to the senior Japanese National Team.The NC Courage lose

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41:48

Late Game Equalizer

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2024/10/18

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage tied Angel City FC, staying in fifth place. Olivia Wingate secured the equalizer in the dying moments of the game, minutes after Christen Press scored her first goal after years of ACL recovery.We look ahead to Bay FC away on Saturday, followed by Courage and NWSL news and updates. We discuss the Angel FC penalization from the league, the lawsuit filed against the San Diego Wave by former employees, and the botched, transphobic launch of Bos Nation.The NC

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42:41

Courage Clinch A Playoff Spot

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2024/10/11

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage beat the San Diego Wave. With this win, NC Courage clinched a playoff spot in front of the largest crowd of the season. They introduced a new front line with Kerolin back in the mix. We get goals from Aline Gomes, her first, and Manaka, who is fresh off the U20 Women's World Cup.We look ahead to Angel City FC at home on Saturday, followed by Courage and NWSL news and updates. Malia Berkley makes it to the Best XI, and Lauren Holiday is expected to play an

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38:43

Midstride Backheel Nutmeg

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/10/03

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage beat Chicago Red Stars. USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was in the stands, and the Courage put their best boot forward. They absolutely delivered:Ryan Williams made a case for a much-needed outside back position for the national team.Brianna Pinto scores off an assist from Ashley Sanchez (though officially called an OG) and is immediately subbed off due to injury.Kaleigh Kurtz makes three blocks in the box to deny Chicago a goal.Ashley Sanchez performs magic

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36:47

Kero's Back!

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/09/26

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage lose to Racing Louisville. Ashley Sanchez puts Abby Erceg on skates to assist a goal from Brianna Pinto. And Kerolin is finally back!We look ahead to Sunday's away match against the Chicago Red Stars in Chicago. Then we take a look around the league.The NC Courage lose 1-2 against the Racing Louisville.Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWe discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to

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33:27

Grinding Out A Draw

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/09/19

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage tie Bay FC at WakeMed Soccer Park, extending their home unbeaten streak. Ashley Sanchez scored, making her the first player in the NWSL to score against every team.We look ahead to Saturday's away match against Louisville's newly formulated squad and wrap up with some Courage and NWSL news.The NC Courage tie 1-1 against the Bay FC.Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWe discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each

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39:14

Courage Wave Goodbye to Morgan

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2024/09/12

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage beat Alex Morgan and the San Diego Wave in Snapdragon Stadium. Alex Morgan was denied a PK from Casey Murphy, and four Courage players scored. Melia Berkley was credited with three assists in the first half, a first in the NWSL. Throw in a red card for the San Diego keeper, and calling it a fantastic game is an understatement—but probably not for Alex Morgan fans.Sunday's match was Alex Morgan's final match. We thank her for her contributions to the sport,

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29:23

Rain Goals

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/09/05

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage maintained their unbeaten streak at home with a win against the KC Current. Despite extreme heat and a torrential downpour in the 80th minute (causing a 90-minute game delay), the Courage won with goals by brand new Australian international Cortnee Vine, and Durham local and UNC alum Brianna Pinto. We discuss the game, go over some stand-out stats and then we look ahead to the game against the San Diego Wave. We wrap up with some Courage and NWSL news.The NC

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34:33

Shaking Off The Rust

The Lion"s Pitch ·

2024/08/30

In This EpisodeThe North Carolina Courage lost on the road to Seattle Reign. We review the game and give a special shout-out to Megan Rapinoe, whose jersey was retired before the match. We look ahead at what now seems to be a more beatable KC team. We wrap things up by discussing the groundbreaking CBA that just dropped, which gives the players much of what they've been asking for!The NC Courage lose 1-0 against the Seattle Reign.Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWe discuss all things North

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