Jessica McDonald - NC Courage

Courage on the Pitch with Megan O'Keefe celebrates the local professional women's soccer team in Raleigh-area, the North Carolina Courage! The Courage have some of THE best soccer players in the world, playing right here in North Carolina. From World Cup champs, to Olympians, to ACC stars gone pro, the state is full of world class talent … and boy do they have some amazing stories to tell! In the inaugural episode, Megan recaps last week's games for the Courage and NCFC, and is joined by former USWNT member, and World Cup champ, Jessica McDonald. Jessica talks about being the only mom on the team, being away from her son for long stretches when earning a spot on the USWNT, and why she advocates for mental health. Jessica and Megan also play a fun game of 'Red Card or Yellow Card.' Also, Megan previews what to expect this coming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices