u/spreadred

Fuck yea

I get the rule of no spoilers, but can't we just tag the match thread "spoilers," and expect people will understand?

It seems like it would increase engagement? Just like the pre and post interviews that we are still posting ourselves?

Not saying they use AI in their "marketing" emails, but...

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Good work everyone! I'm not sure that they wouldn't have checked for the PK if we didn't rise tf up, but it surely didn't hurt. Good to get that redemption VAR decision and PK after they got to keep their goal.

CTID!! Loud and Proud

For those still not getting the emails, here is a summarized, Reddit friendly version:

Matchday Guide: NC Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC (Nickelodeon™ Night)

Match & Logistics Overview

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 22, 2026 | Kickoff @ 7:30 PM (Gates open @ 6:00 PM)
• Location: First Horizon Stadium (Cary, NC)
• Kit: Courage will wear their Venus Fly Trap jerseys.
• Giveaway: First 500 fans get NC Courage Slimed Water Bottles; 250 headbands will also be given away.

Match Preview

• Courage (6th Place, 30 pts | 9W-7L-3D): Looking to recover from a 3-2 home loss to Houston. Evelyn Ijeh (10 goals) and Ashley Sanchez (11 goals) are only the third pair of teammates in NWSL history to both score double-digit goals in a single season.
• Boston Legacy FC (14th Place, 20 pts | 5W-10L-5D): Coming off a 4-1 loss at Louisville. Features former Courage GK Casey Murphy in goal, while Amanda Gutieress and Aïssata Traoré lead their attack with 5 goals each.

Key Stadium Information & Policies

• Cashless Stadium: Only credit/debit cards or mobile pay are accepted.
• App & Security: Download the NC Courage mobile app for tickets and parking maps. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your account.
• Heat Relief: You may bring one empty water bottle (up to 32 oz.). Misting zones, ice refill stations, and sunscreen are available throughout the stadium.
• New Facility: A Mamava nursing pod is now available near the Box Office (northeast side). Download the Mamava app for access.

Parking & Transportation

• General Parking: Parking is FREE but extremely limited.
• Shuttle Option: Fans are strongly encouraged to park in the Orange Parking Deck at Fenton and take the FREE Shuttle to the March to the Match pathway (~0.4-mile lit trail).
• Road Closure: Trinity Road closes at the railroad crossing 2 hours before kickoff.
• Season Ticket Members: Lot D requires a physical hang tag. VIP parking requires a digital pass in the app plus a hang tag.

Pregame & Community Events

• Tools4Schools Drive: Donate new school supplies at the main entrance prior to entry to receive $20 in Courage Cash for a future match.
• Roary's Birthday: Celebration starts at 5:45 PM on Field 5 before the match.
• Tailgating: Designated tailgate zones are available. Tailgating at your vehicle is allowed, but occupying an additional parking space is prohibited.
• Note: No pre-match party at Sports & Social for this match due to a venue buyout.

Food, Beverage & STM Lounge

• Food Trucks: Gonza, Venetta, Oink and Moo, Two Roosters, Bac 2 Mac, Mama Voulas, Tombachi, Bobastic.
• Specialty Concessions: Street Corn Nachos (NW Pretzel Cart) and Corn Dogs (Kickers Kitchen & Hustle House). Mobile ordering is available in the app (Courage Cash accepted).
• STM Lounge: Open at 6:00 PM (closes 75th min) in Lot D. Features 20% off merch with Member ID, plus exclusive menu items like BBQ Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches, Street Corn Nachos, Pizza, and Carolina Half & Half.

New Pregame Tradition

Be in your seat 15 minutes before kickoff to join in singing the new club anthem, "Higher Love" by Kygo & Whitney Houston, as the team takes the pitch!

I'm looking for input from teachers or other relevant parties on what are the most needed and/or higher ROI school supplies that folks could bring to this weekend's Back to Soccer match to donate? Are there certain school supplies we shouldn't buy for donation?

Enjoy. Maybe we should ask more questions about our struggles with set pieces; taking and defending. Do we even have a set piece coach?

What was the name of the song before the national anthem? I liked it and hadn't heard it before. They told us the name but I didn't write it down.

I've got two extra tickets in section 202 for Sunday's (tomorrow) 8/16 matchup against Dash. None of our friends could come, so they're free to a good home. You'll need the Courage app to receive and use them. DM the email associated with your Courage account and they can be yours!

FO can automate posting this to all the socials easy for zero dollars. Just saying, DO IT!!

I've seen them the past couple home games and now just at the Denver game after Schlegal scored. Does that mean it's their family member?

While going down a typical Wikipedia rabbit hole about parts of Durham, I discovered https://www.opendurham.org/ - Does Raleigh have a similar type of site?

Good luck with the rest of your career Vargas!! Enjoy backflipping in Brasil!