Rain, Drama, and a Draw

Summary In this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, The NC Courage battle a rain-soaked Washington Spirit to a dramatic draw, with clutch plays and a dominant midfield. Plus, we break down key stats, look ahead to a must-win matchup, and share the latest league news shaping the season. In This Episode ⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage vs Washington Spirit The Courage battle through rain, drama, and playoff pressure to draw the league’s No. 2 team. We break down lineup shakeups, clutch saves, and a late equalizer that keeps the postseason dream alive—barely. 📊 Standout Stats The Courage go toe-to-toe in a dead-even battle: 50/50 possession, level XG, and one fierce midfield trio stealing the show. Riley Jackson, Shinomi, and Manaka dominate the rain-soaked chaos, proving the future of the Courage is already here. 🔮 Looking Ahead: San Diego Wave The Courage face a struggling Bay FC with everything on the line, and while the opponent has nothing to lose, North Carolina has no room for error. 📰 Courage News The latest from the Courage highlights exciting developments on and off the field, with players making strides and fans keeping the energy high. 🌎 Around the League Around the league, playoff races are heating up, leadership decisions are shaping the future, and long-time players are stepping away, leaving a lasting legacy. There’s drama, growth, and change at every level. 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. Subscribe & Follow Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com, follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social, or on Instagram @thelionspitch Hosted by Trevor Knoblich and Katie Cleary Produced by Mary Pruter Edited by Danielle Russell