Episode Details

Summary

The NC Courage are back. A potential $40 million investment, a brand new kit, and a season opener against Racing Louisville, this is the episode to get you ready for the 2026 NWSL season.

In This Episode

📰 Courage News

Kick off the new NWSL season with big news for NC Courage fans, including a potential $40 million investment that could reshape the club's future and a fresh new Venus flytrap-inspired third kit that everyone seems to love.

📋Predicted Lineup

We break down their predicted starting eleven for our NWSL opener against Louisville, debating midfield choices between Carly Wickenheiser and Shinomi Koyama, as well as a potential attacking four.

🔮 Looking Ahead: Racing Louisville

We preview the NWSL season opener against Racing Louisville, breaking down what makes the Courage's first opponent so tricky to play against and why, despite the challenge, they both like NC Courage's chances on Saturday.

🌎 Around the League

Trevor and Katie wrap up with a look around the league, reflecting on a promising She Believes Cup run for the US Women's National Team and what it could mean heading into the road to the 2027 World Cup.

About The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

Welcome 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.

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• Hosted by Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary
• Produced by Mary Pruter
• Edited by Danielle Russell

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