West Wake News

The North Carolina Courage has unveiled its roster for the 2025 season, aligning with the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) 26-player decision deadline. The team has signed 26 players, with 23 active participants. Midfielder Dani Weatherholt and forward Olivia Wingate will start the season on a 45-day injured reserve list. Sydney Collins is still on the season-ending injury list as she continues her recovery from an ankle injury sustained during international duty with Canada in 2024.

Goalkeeper Marisa Jordan, formerly known as Marisa Bova, has changed her last name following her recent marriage.

The Courage's roster is categorized by position and listed alphabetically. The team will kick off the 2025 season away against Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the match live or on demand via NWSL+.

The goalkeepers include Hensley Hancuff, Marisa Jordan, and Casey Murphy. The defenders are Maycee Bell, Malia Berkely, Brooklyn Courtnall, Kaleigh Kurtz, Charlotte McLean (international), Felicitas Rauch (international), Natalia Staude, and Ryan Williams. Sydney Collins remains on the season-ending injury list.

In midfield positions are Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama (international), Denise O’Sullivan, Brianna Pinto, Ashley Sanchez, Jaedyn Shaw, Meredith Speck; Dani Weatherholt is on injured reserve for 45 days.

Forwards comprise Hannah Betfort, Aline Gomes (international), Manaka Matsukubo (international), Tyler Lussi, Cortnee Vine (international); Olivia Wingate is also on a 45-day injured reserve.