The entire Jen Psaki interview with @wesburdine.bsky.social from last night lives here in 2 parts. @jenpsaki.bsky.social opens and contextualizes the segment by noting the Kansas City Current sticker on Renee Good's car and goes into the connection of soccer in the broader Twin Cities region (1/2)

MAK LIND IS OUR HEAD COACH!

A new era... Introducing Head Coach of the NC Courage, Mak Lind!

FINALLY!!!

EVELYN ENTERS THE CHAT 💬 We have acquired Swedish international Evelyn Ijeh via permanent transfer from Italian club AC Milan. Welcome, Evelyn! 📰 Read more: www.nccourage.com/news/nc-cour...

PAIN...

This is a PSA to Liv, laugh, love 🩷

Liv's locked for 2026 🔒 We have signed forward Olivia Wingate to a one-year extension. Can't wait to see you back on the field, Olivia!

Clear your calendars. The 2026 schedule is here 📆 🔗: www.nccourage.com/2026schedule

They did it for the Vine 😆

Never seen Vine and the Courage in the same room... 'til now 📼

New signing? Roster list? Schedule? HEAD COACH????

BREAKING: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is stepping down after 19 seasons in Pittsburgh, per source. He just notified the team in a meeting.

GOT OUR KEEPER 🧤 We have signed Canadian National Team goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan through 2027. Can't wait to see you between the posts, Kailen!

YES!!!

👀 FINALLY!

RILEY'S FIRST SENIOR CALL UP 🇺🇸👏 Riley Jackson has been called up to @uswnt.ussoccer.com ahead of their January friendlies. Congrats, Riley!

HBD, HB 🥳 Everyone wish Hannah Betfort a happy birthday!

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

A third place finish for her birthday weekend!

A new chapter for Chioma 📖 We have signed Nigerian National Team forward Chioma Okafor through 2028. Welcome to NC, Chi! 📰 Read more: www.nccourage.com/news/nc-cour...

Again I ask... WHO?!?!

WHO????

Bright future loading for Lauryn Thompson ⭐️ We have signed English Youth International forward Lauryn Thompson through 2029. Welcome, LT!

WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!?!

Got Bell on our backline 🧱

Bell's back for more 🛎️ We have signed defender Maycee Bell to a contract extension through 2028. Looking forward to three more years, Maycee! 📰 Read more: www.nccourage.com/news/nc-cour...

Of course Ally stopped by the giant trolls 🤣

Ally Schlegel is ready, are you? All Credit: NC Courage youtube.com/shorts/pc9yh...

Swedish outlets are reporting BK Häcken’s Mak Lind to the Courage. Lind’s Häcken won the Damallsvenskan this season and recently advanced to the Quarterfinals of the Europa Cup over Inter Milan. fotbolltransfers.com/nyheter/offi...

Ally Schlegel made it official ✍️

Schlegel and Manaka TOGETHER????

👀👀👀

Calling Courage Country home for three more years 🏡

Job's not done 💥 We have signed midfielder Dani Weatherholt to a one-year extension. Looking forward to another season, Dani! 📰: www.nccourage.com/news/nc-cour...

Thank you for making North Carolina proud, BP 💙 Wishing the best to free agent Brianna Pinto in her future!

Now Pinto's leaving the Courage?!

NWSL clubs without a head coach (days without one) NC Courage (110) Bay FC (23) KC Current (11) Portland Thorns (0)

When your captain is your biggest fan>>> Denise O’Sullivan showing love to @nccourage.com teammate Manaka Matsukubo on winning NWSL Midfielder of the Year!

It's only fitting that we end the night with a W meme, right? 😺

Big fans of Manaka Magic ✨

Leading all midfielders in the NWSL in goal contributions with 11 goals and 4 assists, your #NWSL Midfielder of the Year is Manaka Matsukubo!

🪄Midfielder of the Year🪄 🪄Best XI First Team🪄 ✨Manaka is MAGIC✨

✨HER✨

#NWSL Midfielder of the Year (and Best XI): Manaka Matsukubo, North Carolina Courage

I'M SO HAPPY!!! WE'RE SO BACK!!!

SHE'S A SUPERSTAR 🤩

MIDFIELD MAGIC 🪄 Manaka Matsukubo is the 2025 NWSL Midfielder of the Year!