And then there were 4. An impressive panel made up of curent and past USWNT players Lindsay Tarpley, Lori Lindsey, Christine Rampone, & Nicole Barnhart comprised the panel, have culled it down to a quartet of entrants.
readThe champs are not satisfied with the status quo and have brought in another netminder in Stephanie Labbe, terms as ever were not released by the team. This well established goalie brings her wealth of experience to the fore for the Courage. "Losing Sabs, was never going to be easy, but gaining Steph is massive for the club." Stated HC and Long Island Legend Paul Riley.
readA local college player @ UNC, and he is now a pro having gotten the offer on the strength of his preseason play. HC Dave Sarachan informed "I knew about Alex when I first came on board. I knew he had a greeat career at UNC. He's ceetainly a great example of a guy who has put in the work." He had over 80 games while at UNC, playing a big role in their advancing to the College Cup in 2016 &'17. His senior season capped a great career as he was named a First Team All- American, ACC Defensive Player of the Year & ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year.
readIn their Group F games, the US will face Canada Barbados & Guatemala during the 2019 Concacaf U-17 Championship May 1-16 @ IMG. The Bradenton faciity is a tremendous place that we have visited as has this team in the past, including the Nike International Friendlies and training last month. Four teams will come from these games to show for the region. First up is Canada May 2, the US face Barbados on the 4th, two days later they finish v Guatemala on the 6th.
readMar. 23 is the big day at Sahlem's Stadium at Wake Med Soccer Park as NWSL champs NC Courage take on the Orlando Pride with stars Marta & Alex Morgan as the men challenge Necaxa of Mexico. These games are brought to all by the Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint and tabbed as the "Friendship Cup" to show NCFC's dedication to creating deeper ties for the best men's & women's pro soccer clubs worldwide. Season ticket holders may get their seats in a 48 hour time span beginning Feb 20 @ 10a.m.
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