Manaka Matsukubo, #34
Pronunciation: “mah-nah-kuh MATT-soo-koo-bow”
Position: MID
Height: 5-1
Birthday: 7/28/04
Hometown (Affiliation): Kagoshima, Japan (JAPAN)
College: N/A
NWSL Experience: 2nd Year
Acquired: via loan from Mynavi Sendai on July 27, 2023
2023: Joined the team on loan in July from Mynavi Sendai of the Japanese WE League… appeared in and started six games, logging 481 minutes, one goal and one assist… created three chances… won 56.8% of duels and 66.7% of tackles… completed 76.6% of passes.
2023 Challenge Cup: Named final MVP after scoring to put the Courage up 2-0… appeared in two games, both of which were starts, logging 143 minutes… won 50% of duels and completed 84.2% of passes.
Prior to NC Courage: Made professional debut on March 5, 2023… scored five goals and added an assist in 12 appearances in the 2022-23 WE League season as a first-year pro.
International: Extensive experience with JFA youth system, up to the U-20 level… competed in FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2022.
