In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, Trevor and Katie cover inspiring team milestones to the shocking Jaedyn Shaw trade, plus a look at lineups, tactics, and what to expect in the next big match. Stay in the loop and hear the latest Courage news!

In This Episode⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Utah Royals

Rain, lightning, and a whirlwind of action, the Courage battle Utah in a nail-biting 1-1 draw, featuring Marissa Jordan’s stellar debut and Jaden Shaw’s clutch penalty that had fans on the edge of their seats. 

🔮 Looking Ahead: Utah Royals

With Angel City reeling from Alyssa Thompson’s departure but still loaded with threats like Christen Press and Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir, the Courage face a high-stakes matchup for playoff positioning. We break down key battles, lineup possibilities, and how the home-field advantage could tip the scales in this exciting East Coast showdown.

📰 Courage News

Catch this episode to hear the latest updates, milestones, and highlights from the North Carolina Courage.

🌎 Around the League

Stay up to speed on the latest NWSL news, from league updates to big moments across teams, and hear all the developments shaping the season.

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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