[Click here to download the full 2019 NC Courage schedule](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/ke3nutrec34pv0u3ls17gov5qo%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics) **CARY, N.C. (February 21, 2019)** – The North Carolina Courage will play a 24-game NWSL schedule, as released by the league today. The NC Courage will look to defend thier NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield and play at least one home match against each of the other eight teams in the league. The regular season will kick off on Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park against the Chicago Red Stars. The matchup is one of the most anticipated in the league, as the two teams have met in the NWSL Semifinal game in each of the past two seasons. Courage defenders Abby Dahlkemper and Abby Erceg will look to fend off Australian superstar and reigning NWSL Golden Boot winner, Sam Kerr. The NC Courage will play another home match just four days later on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m. against the Orlando Pride. The match will be an offensive showdown with Courage players Crystal Dunn, Jessica McDonald, and Lynn Williams looking to put the ball past Orlando’s goalkeeper, Ashlyn Harris. The Orlando Pride will bring a strong offensive attack of their own in international stars Alex Morgan and Marta. Another schedule highlight includes a match against the Portland Thorns on Saturday, June 15 at 7:45 p.m. The NWSL Championship rematch will be part of an NCFC and NC Courage doubleheader at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. The NC Courage will play at least one home game a month between April and October, including three home games in the month of August. The NWSL schedule format includes a 12-day break from June 3 through June 14 during the group stage of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. The regular season will culminate on Saturday, October 12 when the Courage host USWNT captain, Carli Lloyd, and Sky Blue FC at 7:00 p.m. Two semifinal games will be played on October 19-20, while thee NWSL Championship will be played on Saturday, October 26 at a location to be determined. Season tickets are available now and single game ticket will be available for purchase in the coming days. The preseason schedule will also be released in the coming days. To purchase season tickets, call the Coastal Credit Union Box Office at 919-459-8144. Purchase Managers Row season tickets by March 1 and receive 2 Owner’s Club passes to be redeemed at any point during the 2019 regular seasons. For more information about the National Women’s Soccer League, visit the league’s official website at [NWSLsoccer.com](https://northcarolinafc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec7bd862a072e3e1a04810e81&id=52b70dcaf4&e=9ca2abe425), like us on [Facebook.com/NWSL](https://northcarolinafc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ec7bd862a072e3e1a04810e81&id=2655861002&e=9ca2abe425) and follow us on Twitter @NWSL and on Instagram @NWSL. **North Carolina Courage 2019 Schedule**

Date	Opponent	H/A	Time	Location
Saturday, April 13	Chicago Red Stars	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Wednesday, April 17	Orlando Pride	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Sunday, April 28	Houston Dash	Away	6:00 pm	BBVA Compass Stadium
Saturday, May 4	Sky Blue FC	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Sunday, May 12	Chicago Red Stars	Away	6:00 pm	Seat Geek Stadium
Sunday, May 19	Utah Royals	Home	5:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Monday, May 27	Reign FC	Away	7:00 pm	Cheney Stadium
Saturday, June 1	Orlando Pride	Away	7:30 pm	Orlando City Stadium
Saturday, June 15	Portland Thorns	Home	7:45 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Saturday, June 29	Washington Spirit	Away	7:00 pm	Maryland SoccerPlex
Friday, July 5	Houston Dash	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Saturday, July 13	Reign FC	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Sunday, July 21	Chicago Red Stars	Away	6:00 pm	Seat Geek Stadium
Saturday, July 27	Utah Royals	Away	10:00 pm	Rio Tinto Stadium
Friday, August 2	Washington Spirit	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Sunday, August 11	Portland Thorns	Away	3:00 pm	Providence Park
Friday, August 16	Houston Dash	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Saturday, August 24	Reign FC	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Saturday, September 7	Sky Blue FC	Away	3:00 pm	Yurcak Field
Wednesday, September 11	Portland Thorns	Away	10:30 pm	Providence Park
Saturday, September 14	Orlando Pride	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Saturday, September 21	Utah Royals	Away	9:00 pm	Rio Tinto Stadium
Saturday, September 28	Washington Spirit	Away	7:00 pm	Maryland SoccerPlex
Saturday, October 12	Sky Blue FC	Home	7:00 pm	Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

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