SummaryIn this episode of The Lion’s Pitch, we recap the North Carolina Courage’s strong second-half showing against Houston, with smart offense and sustained pressure. Plus, get updates on upcoming friendlies against Liga MX, player milestones, and what’s next during the midseason break.In This Episode⚽ Looking Back: NC Courage 2, Houston Dash 1How the Courage turned up the pressure and controlled the game after halftime, camping out in Houston’s half and creating scoring chances with clinical precision.📊 Standout StatsWe highlight the team’s impressive forward momentum, including how they kept possession high in the attacking third and focused on taking smart, well-placed shots rather than wild attempts.🔮 Looking Ahead: Liga MX FriendliesThe NWSL takes a break until August 2nd, but the Courage will play two exciting friendlies against top Liga MX teams, so we offer a glimpse into new players and strategies to watch. 📰 Courage NewsPlayer milestones and international call-ups highlight a busy offseason for the team.About The Lion’s Pitch PodcastWelcome to The Lion’s Pitch, your go-to podcast for everything North Carolina Courage. Every week, Trevor and Katie break down the latest matches, preview upcoming opponents, discuss NC Courage news, and take a look around the NWSL. Plus, we’ll bring you bonus episodes with interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and some fun surprises along the way.New episode drops every Thursday.Subscribe & FollowSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts and find us online at lionspitch.com, follow us on Bluesky @lionspitch.bsky.social, or on Instagram @thelionspitchHosted by Trevor Knoblich and Katie ClearyProduced by Mary PruterEdited by Danielle Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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