Match summary
North Carolina Courage defeated Seattle Reign FC 3-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · J11 ·
Context
- WakeMed Soccer Park — Cary, United States
- Attendance: 7,126 / 10,000 (71.3%)
- Referee: Cristian Campo
Statistical analysis
Seattle Reign FC controlled 53% of the ball against 47%. North Carolina Courage produced the highest xG total (3.39 to 2.00). North Carolina Courage recorded more shots (18 to 16), including 6 on target against 5.
North Carolina Courage created 4 big chances against 1. Seattle Reign FC completed more passes (419 to 369), with 84% accuracy against 83%. Seattle Reign FC won a larger share of duels (57%).
North Carolina Courage was more present in the opposition box (27 touches to 23). Seattle Reign FC made 10 interceptions and 51 recoveries.
Tactical approach
North Carolina Courage (4-2-3-1) · Seattle Reign FC (4-2-3-1)
North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind · Seattle Reign FC — Coach: Laura Harvey
Starting lineups
North Carolina Courage · 4-2-3-1
Ally Schlegel, Maycee Bell, Evelyn Ijeh, Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, Ashley Sanchez, Kailen Sheridan (Captain), Uno Shiragaki, Dani Weatherholt, Carly Wickenheiser, Ryan Williams.
Seattle Reign FC · 4-2-3-1
Jordyn Bugg, Madison Curry, Maddie Dahlien, Mia Fishel, Sofia Huerta (Captain), Ainsley McCammon, Phoebe McClernon, Sally Menti, Maddie Mercado, Sam Meza, Cassie Miller.
Highest-rated player
Ashley Sanchez earned the highest rating of the match (9.0) for North Carolina Courage. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
