Courage Country, we’re back with a playoff race still hanging in the balance! The Courage fell 0-1 to Portland, but with Seattle and Utah playing to a 0-0 draw earlier that night, playoff hopes are still alive heading into Decision Day against Denver. They’ll need a result and some help. Ally Schlegel also made her return as a substitute in the 76th minute after being activated from the 45-day injury list. Korey and Jake also cover the league and NWSLPA resolving six grievances, including changes to the high-impact player rule, and the news that the US will host the first Women’s Club World Cup. A fun show as always, check it out!
Courage Corner Links:
- Bill Nottingham, In The Midst Of A Slump: https://splat.cc/posts/the-slump/
- Colin Cerniglia (Charlotte Footy), Courage Fall 1-0 At Portland, Leaving Playoff Hopes In Doubt: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/nc-courage-fall-1-0-at-portland-leaving
- NC Courage, A Stage For The Next Generation: https://www.nccourage.com/news/a-stage-for-the-next-generation
- NC Courage, Roary Reads Encourages Young Fans To Keep Turning The Page: https://www.nccourage.com/news/roary-reads-encourages-young-fans-to-keep-turning-the-page
- Video, Jess McDonald Interviews Ashley Sanchez On ION: https://youtu.be/bsTqqQrdZdI?si=zC0dTARS1JxB2tpt
- Video, Get To Know Ella Hase: https://youtu.be/--fU2FPuevw?si=cZsbj3pY2LzdrO0I
22 Oct 2026
EP 79 - It's Now Or Never
The brothers are back after a tough one at home. The Courage fell 2-1 to San Diego in front of 10,353 fans, the club's record fourth sellout of the season. That crowd pushed 2025's total season attendance past 107,990 to a new club record of 114,112 and ranks as the third-largest in club history. Ella Hase also made her Courage debut in the 71st minute. Korey and Jake also cover Kailen Sheridan's spot in the NWSL skills competition, the new Crate & Barrel players lounge, how injuries could shape the 2027 NWSL season, and the road trip to Portland. Plus, we expand on our conversation last week on regression to the mean and what it could mean for the Courage, not only for the playoff push this season but for next season as well. A fun show as always, check it out!
Courage Corner Links:
Video, WRAL interview with Ashley Sanchez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifUv2v1L21o&t=5s
Written, Brian Murphy (WRAL) on Ashley Sanchez: https://www.wral.com/sports/north-carolina-courage-ashley-sanchez-nwsl-goal-record-uswnt-callup-san-diego-wave-october-2026/
Charlotte/Courage Footy, Playoff Spot Is In Reach: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/courage-footy-playoff-spot-is-in
Pardeep Cattry (CBS Sports), Ashley Sanchez Makes Her Case: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/ashley-sanchez-makes-her-case-uswnt/
Taylor Vincent (Spotrac), 2026 NWSL 22 Under 22: https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/3526/2026-nwsl-22-under-22-what-if
15 Oct 2026
EP 78 - USAsh: National Sanchez
Back from the international break with a win to talk about, and a bittersweet goodbye. We say farewell to Olivia Wingate, a favorite of ours since day one of this podcast, as she heads to Gotham FC. We'll miss you, Liv, and wish you all the success in the world (except, you know, when you're playing against the Courage). On the field, the Courage topped Seattle 1-0 on Gianna Paul's first professional goal, with Kailen Sheridan notching her 50th career clean sheet and Natalie Jacobs returning for the first time since August 16. Korey and Jake also cover Ashley Sanchez's September Player of the Month honor and her first international goal since 2022 in the USWNT's draw with Spain, Evelyn Ijeh's Sports Illustrated August player of the month nod, the signing of Ella Hase, and where the playoff race stands. A fun show as always, check it out!
Courage Corner Links:
Courage Footy - Three early deficits, one point back, Seattle up next: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/courage-footy-three-early-deficits
Courage Footy - Everything the Courage Said After Defeating Seattle 1-0 on Friday: https://charlottefooty.substack.com/p/everything-the-courage-said-after
Bill Nottingham - Life in the fine margins: https://splat.cc/posts/fine-margins/
Bill Nottingham - Ella Hase comes (back) to North Carolina: https://splat.cc/posts/ella-hase/
Sandra Herrera - How Ashley Sanchez found the joy in soccer again, thrived in a new position and got back into USWNT picture: https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/ashley-sanchez-uswnt-return-camp-nwsl-nc-courage-2026/
Abigail Segel - ‘A lot of people counted me out’: Ashley Sanchez on goal records, grit and potential USWNT return: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/25/ashley-sanchez-interview-nwsl-record-uswnt-callup
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