FINAL RESULT · July 11, 2026

Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage: July 11, 2026 NWSL Result

Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 11, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Washington Spirit Current rank #3 · Form W W L W W

2–0

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

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Washington Spirit 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

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage Match Highlights

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1:15

North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights

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0:45

Kailen Sheridan with a nice save vs. Washington Spirit

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1:09

Leicy Santos scores in the 37'

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0:31

Trinity Rodman scores goal for Washington Spirit

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0:59

Ashley Sanchez with a Spectacular Goal vs. Washington Spirit

Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) with a Spectacular Goal vs. Washington Spirit, 07/12/2026

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0:21

Shinomi Koyama hits the woodwork

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 11, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage

Match venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Referee

Laura Rodriguez

Attendance

8,726

Formations

4-1-4-1 vs 5-4-1

Washington SpiritTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage

57.5%Possession42.5%

8Shots13

5Shots on goal2

2Corner kicks4

1Saves3

1Fouls committed7

0Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

0Offsides4

499Passes attempted355

418Passes completed273

80%Pass accuracy80%

14Tackles won9

13Interceptions7

0Blocked shots5

31Clearances13

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Washington Spirit 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
37'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 1. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Kate Wiesner.
45'+3'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 2. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Tara Rudd.
45'+6'
Halftime
First Half ends, North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 2.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 2.
67'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Sofia Cantore replaces Gift Monday.
67'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Deborah Abiodun replaces Andi Sullivan.
67'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
76'
Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ally Schlegel.
81'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
81'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Dani Weatherholt.
82'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Trinity Rodman.
82'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rebeca Bernal replaces Leicy Santos.
88'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Shinomi Koyama.
88'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Feli Rauch.
90'+8'
Full time
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 2.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-1-4-1

18
Sandy MacIverG
14
Gabrielle CarleRB
6
Kate WiesnerLB
12
Andi SullivanDM · Subbed off
9
Tara RuddCD-R
24
Esme MorganCD-L
19
Rosemonde KouassiRM · Subbed off
17
Hal HershfeltCM-R
21
Gift MondayF · Subbed off
10
Leicy SantosCM-L · Subbed off
2
Trinity RodmanLM · Subbed off

Washington Spirit Substitutes

20
Deborah AbiodunSUB · Came on
13
Lucia Di GuglielmoSUB
16
Tamara BoltSUB · Came on
26
Paige MetayerSUB · Came on
4
Rebeca BernalSUB · Came on
28
Sara WojdelkoSUB
11
Claudia MartínezSUB
27
Sofia CantoreSUB · Came on
5
Élisabeth TséSUB

HOME TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

5-4-1

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRB
11
Feli RauchLB · Subbed off
17
Dani WeatherholtCD-L · Subbed off
25
Maycee BellCD
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-R
35
Ally SchlegelRM · Subbed off
16
Riley JacksonCM-R
10
Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
20
Shinomi KoyamaCM-L · Subbed off
2
Ashley SanchezLM

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

8
Chioma OkaforSUB · Came on
14
Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
6
Ivy YounceSUB · Came on
99
Madison WhiteSUB
9
Olivia WingateSUB
5
Cameron BrooksSUB
80
Oli PeñaSUB
33
Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
12
Natalia StaudeSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Washington Spirit 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 Sanchez2 · 0 SOG, 0.16 xG

Riley Jackson

Accurate PassesRiley Jackson43 · 56 PASS

Ryan Williams

Defensive InterventionsRyan Williams14 · 1 TKLW, 2 DUELW

Kailen Sheridan

SavesKailen Sheridan3 · 5 SOGA, 1.00 xGC

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Trinity Rodman

Total ShotsTrinity Rodman5 · 2 SOG, 0.67 xG

Esme Morgan

Accurate PassesEsme Morgan89 · 96 PASS

Esme Morgan

Defensive InterventionsEsme Morgan15 · 2 TKLW, 4 DUELW

Sandy MacIver

SavesSandy MacIver1 · 1 SOGA, 0.79 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Washington Spirit 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 0, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 0, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+6'
Attempt missed. Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner following a corner.
90'+6'
Attempt blocked. Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+6'
Attempt blocked. Uno Shiragaki (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Natalia Staude.
90'+6'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Hal Hershfelt.
90'+5'
Attempt blocked. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+4'
Attempt missed. Chioma Okafor (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Riley Jackson with a cross following a corner.
90'+3'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
90'+2'
Attempt missed. Maycee Bell (North Carolina Courage) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Riley Jackson with a cross following a corner.
90'+2'
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'+2'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Hal Hershfelt.
89'
Offside, North Carolina Courage. Riley Jackson is caught offside.
89'
Attempt blocked. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley Jackson.
89'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Tara Rudd.
89'
Attempt blocked. Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Natalia Staude.
88'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Chioma Okafor replaces Feli Rauch.
88'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Shinomi Koyama.
85'
Attempt saved. Feli Rauch (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Hannah Betfort.
82'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rebeca Bernal replaces Leicy Santos.
82'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Tamara Bolt replaces Trinity Rodman.
81'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Dani Weatherholt.
81'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
81'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Ivy Younce replaces Ally Schlegel.
81'
Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
81'
Foul by Dani Weatherholt (North Carolina Courage).
78'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
76'
Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
76'
Delay in match for a drinks break.
76'
Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage away from 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.

Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches

Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.

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 Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 1 win, North Carolina Courage has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 4–3 Washington Spirit on August 8, 2026.

July 11, 2026: Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage

Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage

WakeMed Soccer Park

August 8, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Washington Spirit

North Carolina Courage 4–3 Washington Spirit

Audi Field

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Washington Spirit 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.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W W L W W.

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 W L.

Table Position Comparison

Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 10 points between the clubs.

Washington Spirit schedule North Carolina Courage schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Washington Spirit 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

Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage FAQ

What was the Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage score?

The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 2–0 North Carolina Courage on July 11, 2026.

Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs North Carolina Courage?

The current schedule lists ION. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.

Where is Washington Spirit 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 Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 4–3 Washington Spirit on August 8, 2026.