West Wake News

The North Carolina Courage announced the signing of forward Hannah Betfort to a two-year contract through the 2026 NWSL season, with an option for 2027. Betfort, a former Wake Forest player and Charleston native, played for the Utah Royals in 2024.

Betfort was initially drafted by the Portland Thorns in the 2021 NWSL Draft as the 37th overall pick. She spent three seasons with them before being traded to Utah ahead of the 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft.

During her time at Wake Forest, Betfort played both as a forward and defender but has focused on attacking roles in her professional career. In regular-season play, she has accumulated five goals and created 18 chances over 2,292 minutes. Her performance in 2024 included two goals, 14 chances created, and an 81% passing accuracy over 1,674 minutes.

Returning to the East Coast, Betfort expressed enthusiasm about joining North Carolina Courage: “I am so excited to finally return home to the Carolinas for the opportunity to wear this crest and play for this club. Let’s get to work!”

Courage Head Coach Sean Nahas commented on Betfort's signing: “Signing Hannah is great for us. She adds a different dynamic to our front line that maybe we haven’t had. She gives us flexibility and can threaten back lines with her movements, provide energy in our press, and give opposition something different to think about. I know how excited she is to be here, and we share that sentiment equally."

Betfort captained Wake Forest twice and earned All-ACC Third Team honors in 2020. Starting as a walk-on, she made an impact with five goals in her freshman year before switching positions later in her college career.

She will join North Carolina Courage at their preseason training camp next week in Cary.