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Independent media covering the NWSL's NC Courage, with a weekly newsletter + podcast. Match analysis, league updates and more. https://www.lionspitch.com Hosted by: @featuringtrevor and @kt1986 Producer: @marypruter Editor: @likethe309
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 2d
😱 😍 🥅
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Manaka Matsukubo intercepts and sends it soaring over the keeper to double NC's lead 🚀
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 2d
CAST MANAKA IN BRONZE
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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d
Ann-Katrin Berger and Feli Rauch link up in North Carolina for a German reunion 🇩🇪

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NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · 2d
Marta is ready for a little Decision Day chaos ✌️
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 2d
Sully back 💪

Bell in, presumably to help against Gotham’s fierce press.

But it all means Sanchez is a sub 🧐
nccourage.com North Carolina Courage @nccourage.com · 2d
Our XI pushing for the playoffs.
Starting XI Graphic featuring a photo of Meredith Speck and the XI listed: Murphy, Bell, Kurtz, Williams, Jacobs, O'Sullivan (C), Jackson, Shinomi, Linnehan, Speck, Manaka
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North Carolina Courage @nccourage.com · 2d
Our XI pushing for the playoffs.
Starting XI Graphic featuring a photo of Meredith Speck and the XI listed: Murphy, Bell, Kurtz, Williams, Jacobs, O'Sullivan (C), Jackson, Shinomi, Linnehan, Speck, Manaka
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 2d
Today's the day! Are you feeling confident? Or are your palms sweaty? 😅

Courage and Racing both kick off at 5:15p.

If you're headed to First Horizon Stadium, get there early.

If you're streaming, the match will be on ESPN, except they are in a fight with YouTubeTV, so not there.
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 3d
Looking like Manaka available. Pinto back! Also Berger might be back in goal.
tayvincent6.bsky.social Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 3d
NWSL DECISION DAY AVAILABILITY REPORTS
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 3d
Get ready for Decision Day tomorrow!
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 5d
Sunday is Decision Day. Get ready!

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Too Late or Just in Time?
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Christian Koch @cybeam1.bsky.social · 9d
#なでしこジャパン

The JFA announces that Manaka Matsukubo (North Carolina Courage) has to withdraw from the match vs Norway on Tuesday due to injury.

There won't be called up any replacement.

www.jfa.jp/women/news/0...

#woso #女子サッカー
女子サッカー TOP｜JFA｜公益財団法人日本サッカー協会
女子サッカーに関する情報をまとめたページです。なでしこジャパンをはじめとする各カテゴリの日本女子代表、国内女子大会、女子選手の育成や普及活動を発信しています。
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 11d
The U.S Under-17 Women’s National Team defeated Norway 5-0 to win Group C at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The USA will now face the third-place team from Group A, B or F on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. ET on FS2.
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Jeff Kassouf @jeffkassouf.bsky.social · 16d
I had the honor of covering this generation from start to finish of pro careers—the sport's a different world now—and this truly is the end of an era. Press, Riley, Barnes + Morgan/Sauerbrunn before. The one-club career for 13 years, the 200+ international cap club. We won't see much of that again.
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Mary @maryfrfr.bsky.social · 17d
Who wants to throw in to hire all these folks #CourageCountry
Listing of Etsy witches for hire
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Lesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 18d
NC Courage said let’s have a MFing Decision Day
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North Carolina Courage @nccourage.com · 18d
MANAKA MAGIC ONCE AGAIN 🪄
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 18d
Omg the touch on that.
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 18d
Assassin was the correct word choice for Manaka 😂
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 18d
Of course it happened that way 😂
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North Carolina Courage @nccourage.com · 18d
Your starters in San Jose!
Starting XI Graphic featuring an image of Shinomi and XI listed: Murphy, Weatherholt, Kurtz (C), Williams, Jacobs, Jackson, Shinomi, Sanchez, Speck, Linnehan, Manaka
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 18d
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Meg Linehan @meglinehan.com · 18d
Also a programming note for Angel City this weekend: postgame retirement ceremonies will air on ESPN+ following the match on ESPN.
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Taylor Vincent @tayvincent6.bsky.social · 19d
#BAYvNC NWSL Availability Report

Bay FC
OUT: Dahlkemper (ML), Gamero (SEI), Lowder (SEI), Menges (ML)

North Carolina Courage
OUT: Feli Rauch (lower body), Olivia Wingate (SEI)
???: Aline Gomes (lower body), Denise O’Sullivan (lower body), Brianna Pinto (lower body)
INTL: Sydney Schmidt (USA U17)
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The Lions Pitch @lionspitch.bsky.social · 19d
Another great match with a result shy of what it needs to be for post-season play. We break it down and do a preview of Bay. Get ready for tomorrow’s match!
Rain, Drama, and a Draw
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U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team bot @uswntbot.com · 20d
This goal from Lily omg 🔥

🎥 WGolazo
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