East Wake Times

The North Carolina Courage has announced its roster for the 2025 regular season, meeting the National Women's Soccer League's requirement of a 26-player lineup. The team will start the season with 23 active players. Midfielder Dani Weatherholt and forward Olivia Wingate are on the 45-day injured reserve list, while Sydney Collins is on the season-ending injury list due to an ankle injury sustained during international duty with Canada in 2024.

Goalkeeper Marisa Jordan, previously known as Marisa Bova, has changed her last name following her recent marriage.

The roster includes three goalkeepers: Hensley Hancuff, Marisa Jordan, and Casey Murphy. The defenders are Maycee Bell, Malia Berkely, Brooklyn Courtnall, Kaleigh Kurtz, Charlotte McLean (international spot), Felicitas Rauch (international spot), Natalia Staude, and Ryan Williams. Sydney Collins remains on the season-ending injury list.

Midfielders listed are Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama (international spot), Denise O’Sullivan, Brianna Pinto, Ashley Sanchez, Jaedyn Shaw, and Meredith Speck. Dani Weatherholt is currently on injured reserve for 45 days.

Forwards include Hannah Betfort, Aline Gomes (international spot), Manaka Matsukubo (international spot), Tyler Lussi, and Cortnee Vine (international spot). Olivia Wingate is also on injured reserve for 45 days.

North Carolina will begin their season away against Racing Louisville at Lynn Family Stadium this Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. The match will be available live and on demand via NWSL+.