The North Carolina Courage have disclosed their roster decisions for the end of 2024, in compliance with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) regulations. The club confirmed that 25 players are under contract until at least the 2025 season.
The team is currently negotiating contracts with several players who are eligible for free agency, including Kerolin Nicoli, who was named the NWSL MVP in 2023. Additionally, the Courage have decided to waive defenders Julia Dorsey and Landy Mertz earlier this week. Natalia Staude, a second-round pick from the 2024 Draft, is on loan with Tampa Bay Sun FC in the USL Super League until December’s end.
Furthermore, the Courage announced they will not extend defender Estelle Johnson’s contract beyond its expiration at year’s end. According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if Johnson does not sign with another team, she will be invited to join preseason camp in 2025 after completing her maternity leave.
The following players are under contract through 2025:
Goalkeepers: Marisa Bova, Hensley Hancuff, Casey Murphy
Defenders: Maycee Bell, Malia Berkely, Sydney Collins (SEI), Kaleigh Kurtz, Charlotte McLean, Felicitas Rauch, Natalia Staude (LOAN), Ryan Williams
Midfielders: Riley Jackson, Denise O’Sullivan, Victoria Pickett, Brianna Pinto, Ashley Sanchez, Meredith Speck, Dani Weatherholt
Forwards: Aline Gomes, Haley Hopkins, Tyler Lussi, Manaka Matsukubo, Bianca St-Georges, Cortnee Vine and Olivia Wingate
Players marked SEI are on the season-ending injury list while those marked LOAN are loaned out through December 31.
