The Lion's Pitch https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Season opener preview; new defenders signed! Two weeks to the Courage opening match; preseason pod out tomorrow New season, new squad, new coach Deep dive into the NWSL expansion sides Marc Lasry’s fund commits $40m non-controlling stake in NC Courage Courage draw Gotham, face Bay FC at home Courage top Louisville 2-1, face 2025 league champs Gotham next 1 month to season start! Jackson called up to senior USWNT  Subscribe Blog archive Final match of the regular season; playoffs on the line Courage bring on three forwards, including Ally Schlegel, and a goalkeeper NC Courage 2025 Free Agent Tracker Nearing a complete 2026 Courage roster End-of-season roster update: Pinto, Pickett depart; Weatherholt extended Despite outstanding home win, Courage won’t advance to the playoffs Kaleigh Kurtz departing the Courage, and part one of post-season wrap up Season recap: what needs to stay steady for 2026 The Lion’s Pitch Newsletter Archive The Lion’s Pitch podcast archive NC Courage 2026 Free Agent Tracker Massive win at Bay, NWSL playoffs on the line, and a new defender A rainy draw, playoff hopes remain, Vine called up for Matildas The hunt for a playoff spot continues for the Courage Courage rally over Houston, Liga MX Feminil friendlies up next The draw that was almost a win and Chicago Stars up next A draw in a sea of draws; new coach for Chicago Stars Pinto clinches win over Angel City, special podcast guest !!! and Houston for Pride Night Victory over Angel City, two new players join the team, and Orlando up next Jaedyn Shaw departing, a royally rainy draw, and ACFC up next Stars fall to Courage, road trip to San Diego up next Courage drop against San Diego; Spirit in a coaching transition Dr. Ceri Bowley: Developing People and Pathways for the NC Courage Roaring past Utah; 🧨 podcast guest, and major Courage news A beautiful win over undefeated KC; Utah up next There’s a new Roary in town, and it’s a long road to Portland Gotham unravels Courage 3-1; Bay FC up next Bay edges out Courage; prepare for a top form KC Current Road draw against the Thorns, international break About A draw in garbage weather; hosting the Reign next Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch 2024 NC Courage Draft Recap Hopkins, Pickett exit; Shaw does her first team press conference Bay top Courage, Portland Thorns up next SheBelieves roster announced (ouch!) and new accountability requirements for NWSL THE 2025 SEASON IS HERE!!! 🎉 Double whammy week and buckle up for the KC Current USWNT rocking SheBelieves, and BSG departs Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch