Did you know the NC Courage is the only professional women’s sports team in NC?
The Courage have four upcoming home games next month (read: plenty of opportunity to visit WakeMed Soccer Park).
Excited yet? Brush up on your Courage knowledge before scoring tickets to an upcoming game. We’ve got the inside scoop on players to watch, the success of the team, and tips for grabbing tickets + what to do when attending a game.
Prominent players
Keep an eye out for these six players who are likely to participate in this summer’s women’s World Cup:
- Goalkeeper Casey Murphy (USA)
- Defender Emily Fox (USA)
- Forward Kerolin Nicoli (Brazil)
- Midfielder Denise O’Sullivan (Ireland)
- Add Rikki Madsen (Denmark)
- Mille Gejl (Denmark)
History of the team
The Courage are a Division I professional women’s soccer team that plays in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). It was established in January 2017 after owner Steve Malik acquired the Western New York Flash. Following their 2016 NWSL Championship Season, the team moved to Cary, and have since won:
- Three consecutive NWSL Shields
- The inaugural Women’s ICC Championship
- The 2018 and 2019 NWSL Championships
Fun fact: Three-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka is an owner of the team.
Can’t miss games
Raleighites have four chances next month to see the Courage in action. Fans can buy season tickets, single-match tickets, or group tickets for any of the season’s games.
Check these dates, pencil a few in, and grab your fam + friends for night on the field:
- Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
- Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. vs. Portland Thorns
- Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m. vs. OL Reign
- Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. vs. Angel City FC
Pro tip: Buy tickets + parking passes online ahead of the game — getting through the line is stress-free with digital tickets.
The WakeMed Soccer Park complex also boasts interactive games and inflatables (that live in each corner of the stadium), making it the perfect scene for a Saturday with the family.
Gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff, so get there early to check out pre-game festivities + entertainment before the action starts on the field.*
