FINAL RESULT · July 4, 2026

Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage: July 4, 2026 NWSL Result

Seattle Reign FC and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 4, 2026. The final score was Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Seattle Reign FC Current rank #8 · Form L W L L D

1–3

North Carolina Courage Current rank #9 · Form W W W L L

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Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information

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North Carolina Courage Match Venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Cary, North Carolina, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Highlights

Watch 6 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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North Carolina Courage vs. Seattle Reign FC - Game Highlights

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0:37

Sally Menti scores goal for Seattle Reign FC

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0:37

Kailen Sheridan makes a great save

Kailen Sheridan with a nice save vs. Seattle Reign FC

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0:35

Kailen Sheridan with a nice save vs. Seattle Reign FC

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0:51

Riley Jackson gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage

Riley Jackson scores in the 64'

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1:08

Ashley Sanchez scores goal for North Carolina Courage

Ashley Sanchez gets on the scoresheet for North Carolina Courage

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 4, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage

Match venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Attendance

7,126

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1

Seattle Reign FCTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage

53.4%Possession46.6%

17Shots16

4Shots on goal6

4Corner kicks4

3Saves2

4Fouls committed9

1Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

0Offsides1

499Passes attempted440

419Passes completed369

80%Pass accuracy80%

14Tackles won10

9Interceptions6

7Blocked shots5

16Clearances24

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
19'
Goal · Seattle Reign FC
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, Seattle Reign 1. Sally Menti (Seattle Reign) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sofia Huerta.
22'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 1, Seattle Reign 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh.
45'+6'
Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Seattle Reign 1.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 1, Seattle Reign 1.
57'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Feli Rauch replaces Carly Wickenheiser.
63'
Yellow card · Seattle Reign FC
Madison Curry (Seattle Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
64'
Penalty goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 2, Seattle Reign 1. Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
65'
Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Brittany Ratcliffe replaces Sally Menti.
71'
Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! North Carolina Courage 3, Seattle Reign 1. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama with a through ball.
75'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Ally Schlegel.
75'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Dani Weatherholt.
76'
Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Nerilia Mondesir replaces Maddie Mercado.
76'
Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Emeri Adames replaces Maddie Dahlien.
76'
Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Angharad James-Turner replaces Ainsley McCammon.
85'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ashley Sanchez.
86'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
87'
Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Holly Ward replaces Mia Fishel.
90'+8'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Seattle Reign FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

38
Cassie MillerG
11
Sofia HuertaRB
24
Madison CurryLB
16
Ainsley McCammonLM · Subbed off
21
Phoebe McClernonCD-R
23
Jordyn BuggCD-L
2
Maddie MercadoAM-R · Subbed off
20
Sam MezaRM
19
Mia FishelF · Subbed off
17
Sally MentiAM · Subbed off
5
Maddie DahlienAM-L · Subbed off

Seattle Reign FC Substitutes

8
Angharad James-TurnerSUB · Came on
22
Ryanne BrownSUB
13
Brittany RatcliffeSUB · Came on
14
Emily MasonSUB
30
Nérilia MondésirSUB · Came on
7
Emeri AdamesSUB · Came on
12
Holly WardSUB · Came on
35
Neeku PurcellSUB
33
Ruby HladekSUB

HOME TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRB
17
Dani WeatherholtLB · Subbed off
20
Shinomi KoyamaLM
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-R
25
Maycee BellCD-L
35
Ally SchlegelAM-R · Subbed off
16
Riley JacksonRM
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
14
Carly WickenheiserAM · Subbed off
2
Ashley SanchezAM-L · Subbed off

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

7
Lauryn ThompsonSUB · Came on
11
Feli RauchSUB · Came on
99
Madison WhiteSUB
9
Olivia WingateSUB
33
Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
5
Cameron BrooksSUB
8
Chioma OkaforSUB
12
Natalia StaudeSUB · Came on
6
Ivy YounceSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

North Carolina Courage Match Leaders

Ashley Sanchez

Total ShotsAshley Sanchez5 · 3 SOG, 0.90 xG

Uno Shiragaki

Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki56 · 61 PASS

Ryan Williams

Defensive InterventionsRyan Williams13 · 1 TKLW, 2 DUELW

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan2 · 3 SOGA, 1.28 xGC

Seattle Reign FC Match Leaders

Maddie Dahlien

Total ShotsMaddie Dahlien4 · 1 SOG, 0.23 xG

Jordyn Bugg

Accurate PassesJordyn Bugg94 · 106 PASS

Sam Meza

Defensive InterventionsSam Meza13 · 4 TKLW, 10 DUELW

Cassie Miller

SavesCassie Miller3 · 6 SOGA, 2.76 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, North Carolina Courage 3, Seattle Reign 1.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 3, Seattle Reign 1.
90'+8'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Cassie Miller.
90'+8'
Attempt saved. Ivy Younce (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Cassie Miller (Seattle Reign). Assisted by Feli Rauch with a through ball.
90'+7'
Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+7'
Foul by Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage).
90'+6'
Attempt missed. Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Holly Ward.
90'+3'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+2'
Delay in match because of an injury Madison Curry (Seattle Reign).
90'+1'
Madison Curry (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1'
Foul by Ivy Younce (North Carolina Courage).
90'
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
90'
Sam Meza (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'
Foul by Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage).
89'
Sofia Huerta (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89'
Foul by Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage).
88'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Sam Meza.
88'
Attempt blocked. Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Williams.
87'
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Holly Ward replaces Mia Fishel.
87'
Madison Curry (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
87'
Foul by Ivy Younce (North Carolina Courage).
86'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
85'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ashley Sanchez.
84'
Foul by Brittany Ratcliffe (Seattle Reign).
84'
Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the left wing.
84'
Attempt missed. Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
83'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Sam Meza.
82'
Attempt blocked. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
81'
Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81'
Foul by Lauryn Thompson (North Carolina Courage).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary

North Carolina Courage won Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage at home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Seattle Reign FC Season Context: August Is the Busiest Month

Seattle's club breakdown counts six August matches, split between three at Lumen Field and three away. Month filtering turns that crowded stretch into a more readable short list.

North Carolina Courage Season Context: Use the June Pause as a Divider

The 2026 calendar has no official NWSL matches through most of June. Treat the games before and after that break as two planning blocks when exporting or subscribing.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Seattle Reign FC 2026 schedule by the numbers and the North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Seattle Reign FC has 0 wins, North Carolina Courage has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC on October 2, 2026.

July 4, 2026: Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage

Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage

WakeMed Soccer Park

October 2, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC

North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC

Lumen Field

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Seattle Reign FC Current Snapshot

Seattle Reign FC is currently #8 with 47 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: L W L L D.

North Carolina Courage Current Snapshot

North Carolina Courage is currently #9 with 45 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses). Recent form: W W W L L.

Table Position Comparison

Seattle Reign FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 2 points between the clubs.

Seattle Reign FC schedule North Carolina Courage schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage FAQ

What was the Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage score?

The recorded final score was Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage on July 4, 2026.

Where can I watch Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage?

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Where is Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage being played?

The listed venue is WakeMed Soccer Park, at Cary, North Carolina, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Seattle Reign FC and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC on October 2, 2026.