North Wake News

The North Carolina Courage has announced its roster for the 2025 regular season, adhering to the National Women's Soccer League's 26-player decision deadline. The team has signed 26 players, with 23 of them active. Midfielder Dani Weatherholt and forward Olivia Wingate are on the 45-day injured reserve list. Sydney Collins remains on the season-ending injury list due to an ankle injury sustained during international duty with Canada in 2024.

Goalkeeper Marisa Jordan, previously known as Marisa Bova, has changed her last name following her recent marriage.

The Courage's roster is categorized by position and listed alphabetically. The team will start the season away against Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium this Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the match live and on demand via NWSL+.

The goalkeepers include Hensley Hancuff, Marisa Jordan, and Casey Murphy. The defenders are Maycee Bell, Malia Berkely, Brooklyn Courtnall, Kaleigh Kurtz, Charlotte McLean (holding an international spot), Felicitas Rauch (international), Natalia Staude, Ryan Williams, with Sydney Collins on the season-ending injury list.

In midfield positions are Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama (international), Denise O’Sullivan, Brianna Pinto, Ashley Sanchez, Jaedyn Shaw, Meredith Speck; Dani Weatherholt is on injured reserve for 45 days.

Forwards comprise Hannah Betfort; Aline Gomes (international); Manaka Matsukubo (international); Tyler Lussi; Cortnee Vine (international); and Olivia Wingate on a 45-day injured reserve.

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