CARY, N.C. (March 7, 2023) – The North Carolina Courage today announce their 32-player preseason roster for the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season. The Courage are amid a two-week training trip to Mexico in preparation for an International friendly against Rayadas de Monterrey on March 9.
Two international signings, Mille Gejl Jensen from Denmark and Narumi Miura from Japan have both joined the team mid camp. The 32-player roster consists of 22 contracted players, four 2023 draftees and six non-roster invitees. The Courage begin the regular season on March 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET at WakeMed Soccer Park against the Kansas City Current.
2023 North Carolina Courage 32-player Roster:
Goalkeepers (3): Marisa Bova, Casey Murphy, Katelyn Rowland
Defenders (10): Malia Berkely, Sarah Clark (NRI), Sydney Collins (DRAFT), Estelle Johnson, Emily Fox, Kaleigh Kurtz, Kiki Pickett, Nikia Smith (NRI), Croix Soto (NRI), Ryan Williams.
Midfielders (10): Elianna Beard (NRI), Hope Breslin (NRI), Jenifer Cudjoe (NRI), Emily Gray, Narumi Miura (INT), Denise O’Sullivan, Brianna Pinto, Clara Robbins (DRAFT), Meredith Speck, Frankie Tagliaferri.
Forwards (9): Tess Boade, Millie Farrow (INT), Mille Gejl Jensen (INT), Haley Hopkins (DRAFT), Tyler Lussi, Rikke Madsen (INT), Kerolin Nicoli (INT), Brittany Ratcliffe, Olivia Wingate (DRAFT).
DRAFT: Players selected in the 2023 NWSL Draft
INT: International Slot
NRI: Non-Roster Invitee
