The Lion's Pitch

The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor.

In this week’s episode:

• Look Back – Special guest Aaron Rogoff joins the show for a deeper tactical dive into the Courage’s first win of the season — a 3–2 stunner over league-leading KC Current. We break down the comeback, late heroics from defenders Kaleigh Kurtz and Ryan Williams, and what Ashley Sanchez’s goal means for the attack.
• Standout Stats – The numbers behind the win tell a story of grit and precision. We dig into the data that defined this game.
• Looking Ahead – With momentum finally on their side, can the Courage replicate this kind of performance against the Utah Royals? Or do we risk falling back into old patterns? Aaron helps us assess the matchup.
• Courage News – A big off-the-field win: Lauren and Jrue Holiday invest in the Courage. We unpack what that means for the club’s future.
• Around the League – The NWSL has officially submitted an application to launch a Division 2 league. We break down what this could mean for the women’s game in the U.S.

Follow Aaron on Bluesky: @aaronrogoff.bsky.social

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you don't want to miss out! New episode drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Pitch Podcast is your go-to source for insightful, weekly coverage of the NC Courage, hosted by Katie and Trevor.

In this week’s episode:

• Look Back – We break down the 0–1 home loss to Bay FC. Is it time to stick with a consistent starting XI, or do the Courage need to keep experimenting? We get into it.
• Standout Stats – The numbers paint a story beyond the scoreboard. We zoom out and talk about what they reveal about the Courage’s season trajectory so far.
• Looking Ahead – A tough road test awaits in KC. We preview the matchup against the Current, revisit last year’s showdowns, and dig into how both teams are shaping up.
• Courage News – Attendance continues to climb — a sign that the momentum from late last season is sticking.
• Around the League – We round things out with the biggest headlines and stories from across the NWSL.

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you don't want to miss out! New episode drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, standout stats, and the biggest stories from around the NWSL.

In this week’s episode:

• Looking Back: We break down the 3-1 loss to Gotham — what went wrong, what we can learn, and why the performances off the bench (plus that gorgeous Brianna Pinto goal) give us hope moving forward.
• Looking Ahead: Bay FC comes to town as the Courage return home hunting for their first win of the season. With both teams leaning into possession-heavy styles, we look at how the midfield battle could decide it all.
• Courage News: Shoutout to Ryan Williams for making the NWSL's March Best XI! And we chat about Jaedyn Shaw’s appearance on Sam Mewis' show — a great spotlight on one of our rising stars.
• Around the League: We talk about the Unwell FC piece that’s making waves, the buzz around a potential Denver expansion, and more headlines from around the NWSL.

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you don't want to miss out! New episode drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.

In this week’s episode:

• Looking Back: We review the 0-0 draw away at Portland. While the scoreline may not scream excitement, we break down why this was the best performance of the season so far for the Courage.
• Stand-Out Stat: We highlight the key stat that made this Portland game stand out!
• Looking Ahead: With the international break coming up this weekend, we preview the upcoming game against Gotham. We’re expecting a high-scoring match for the Courage post-break, and we think they'll be ready to take home the win.
• Courage News & News Around the League: We discuss the newly designed mascot, Roary. What do you think—love it or leave it? Plus, all the latest happenings in the NWSL.

We also take a moment to reflect on the recent racist and homophobic attacks on Barbra Banda in Gotham. We urge NWSL fans and the league to do better and work towards creating a truly inclusive environment for all.

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode brings you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.

In this week’s episode:

• Looking Back: We look closer at the 1-2 loss to Seattle Reign in the home opener. While it may have seemed rough from the stands, we break down the game and highlight why it wasn't as bad as it appeared in real-time.
• Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss from the game against Seattle Reign.
• Looking Ahead: We turn our focus to the upcoming away match against the Portland Thorns, analyzing what we can expect based on their performance this season.
• Courage News & News Around the League: All the latest buzz in NC Courage news and what's happening across the NWSL.

We also take a moment to reflect on the recent racist and homophobic attacks on Barbra Banda in Gotham. We urge NWSL fans and the league to do better and work towards creating a truly inclusive environment for all.

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lion’s Pitch is your weekly deep dive into all things NC Courage! Hosted by Katie and Trevor, each episode gives you the latest on the Courage’s matches, stats, and news from around the NWSL.

In this week’s episode:

• Looking Back: We analyze the 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville and examine the starting lineup.
• Stand-Out Stats: Highlighting the key stats you won’t want to miss from the match.
• Looking Ahead: We preview the upcoming home opener against Seattle Reign and what we can expect from the match.
• Courage News & News Around the League: All the latest buzz in NC Courage news and what’s happening across the NWSL.

Welcome to 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.

The 2025 season has begun, so you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode

In this episode, we’re recapping last season's games against Racing Louisville and looking ahead to this weekend's matchup. We’ll also discuss the latest Courage news, including Jess McDonald’s induction into the Ring of Honor and Katelyn Rowland’s return as assistant goalkeeper coach. Plus, we’ll touch on news around the NWSL and wrap up with our predictions for where all the teams will land in the 2025 season. Whether you're a die-hard NC Courage fan or just love soccer, this is the podcast for you!

Welcome to 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.

With the 2025 NWSL season on the horizon, you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode

We are back! The North Carolina Courage preseason is in full swing and we are ready.

In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we’re covering all the latest roster updates for the NC Courage! We discuss the players who have left the team: Kerolin Nicoli, Narumi Miura, Hayley Hopkins, Victoria Pickett, Julia Dorsey, Bianca St-Georges, and Estelle Johnson. On the flip side, we talk about the exciting new signings, including Jaedyn Shaw, Brooklyn Courtnall, Shinomi Koyama, and Hannah Betfort. Plus, the recent contract extensions for Marisa Bova, Manaka Matsukubo, and Ryan Williams.

We also touch on some big news: the Courage’s new ticketing app partnership with startup Jump, the rebranding of WakeMed Soccer Park to First Horizon Stadium, and our thoughts on which former player might be honored at this year’s Ring of Honor ceremony. We wrap up with a discussion on what happened with the Courage sale, NWSL league expansion, and the NWSLPA lawsuit.

Welcome to 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.

With the 2025 NWSL season on the horizon, you won’t want to miss a single episode. New content drops every Thursday.

Thanks for tuning in—catch you next time, Courage Country!

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode

North Carolina Courage's season has come to an end. The NC Courage lost to KC Current in the quarterfinal match this weekend. Despite the outcome, the Courage played great, and we look forward to the 2025 season.

We go over some standout stats from the game. We take a look at some Courage news and updates. Then we take a look ahead at the semi-final matches and end with news around the league.

NC Courage lose 1-0 against KC Current.

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way.

We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face, so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday.

Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country.

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In This Episode

The Washington Spirit hands the North Carolina Courage their first home loss. Our stand-out players during a tough match were Aline Gomes and Dani Weatherholt.

We look ahead to our quarterfinal match against the KC Current and take a quick look at news around the league. We close with a discussion about the playoffs and share who we think makes it to the final.

The NC Courage lose 0-1 against Wsahington Spirit.

Welcome to The Lion’s Pitch Podcast

We discuss all things North Carolina Courage each week. Trevor and Katie will break down each match and discuss what to expect from upcoming opponents. We’ll even have bonus episodes with interviews and other surprises along the way.

We’re looking forward to an exciting 2024 NWSL season with a reformulated Courage squad and two NEW expansion teams to face, so you won’t want to miss an episode. New content is released each Thursday.

Thanks for checking out the pod. We’ll see you soon, Courage Country.

Subscribe & Follow

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com or follow us on Twitter @lionspitch.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.