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Open source video →North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC: October 2, 2026 NWSL Result
North Carolina Courage and Seattle Reign FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Lumen Field on October 2, 2026. The final score was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Broadcast Information
ESPN2United States · Tv package
Watch on ESPN2
Seattle Reign FC Match Venue
Lumen Field
Seattle, Washington, USA
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Watch 3 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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Seattle Reign FC vs. North Carolina Courage - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Seattle Reign FC vs. North Carolina Courage, 10/03/2026
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Gianna Paul's deflected goal wins it for the Courage
Open source video →North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this October 2, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC
Lumen Field
4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1
North Carolina CourageTeam statisticSeattle Reign FC
48.1%Possession51.9%
10Shots17
2Shots on goal5
2Corner kicks6
5Saves0
11Fouls committed6
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Offsides0
450Passes attempted478
371Passes completed387
80%Pass accuracy80%
10Tackles won14
13Interceptions7
3Blocked shots3
20Clearances12
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC 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.
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Kickoff
Kickoff
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Yellow card · Seattle Reign FC
Ainsley McCammon (Seattle Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Halftime
First Half ends, Seattle Reign 0, North Carolina Courage 0.
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Second half
Second Half begins Seattle Reign 0, North Carolina Courage 0.
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Goal · North Carolina Courage
Goal! Seattle Reign 0, North Carolina Courage 1. Gianna Paul (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
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Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Nerilia Mondesir replaces Mia Fishel.
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Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Madison Curry replaces Ryanne Brown.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort replaces Evelyn Ijeh.
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Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Sally Menti replaces Ainsley McCammon.
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Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Erica Parkinson (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Bia Gomes replaces Gianna Paul.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Erica Parkinson.
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Yellow card · Seattle Reign FC
Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Brittany Ratcliffe replaces Maddie Dahlien.
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Substitution · Seattle Reign FC
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Emeri Adames replaces Jess Fishlock.
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Yellow card · North Carolina Courage
Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Riley Jackson.
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Full time
End Regular Time
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-3-3North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup
- 1Kailen SheridanG
- 13Ryan WilliamsRB
- 11Feli RauchLB
- 20Shinomi KoyamaCM
- 4Natalie JacobsCD-R
- 18Uno ShiragakiCD-L
- 16Riley JacksonRM · Subbed off
- 19Erica ParkinsonLM · Subbed off
- 10Evelyn IjehF · Subbed off
- 23Gianna PaulRF · Subbed off
- 2Ashley SanchezLF
North Carolina Courage Substitutes
- 12Natalia StaudeSUB · Came on
- 33Hannah BetfortSUB · Came on
- 8Chioma OkaforSUB
- 26Vilde Bøe RisaSUB
- 21BiaSUB · Came on
- 5Cameron BrooksSUB
- 14Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
- 99Madison WhiteSUB
- 17Dani WeatherholtSUB
HOME TEAM
4-2-3-1Seattle Reign FC Starting Lineup
- 1Claudia DickeyG
- 22Ryanne BrownRB · Subbed off
- 11Sofia HuertaLB
- 20Sam MezaLM
- 21Phoebe McClernonCD-R
- 23Jordyn BuggCD-L
- 2Maddie MercadoAM-R
- 16Ainsley McCammonRM · Subbed off
- 19Mia FishelF · Subbed off
- 10Jess FishlockAM · Subbed off
- 5Maddie DahlienAM-L · Subbed off
Seattle Reign FC Substitutes
- 7Emeri AdamesSUB · Came on
- 38Cassie MillerSUB
- 13Brittany RatcliffeSUB · Came on
- 12Holly WardSUB
- 30Nérilia MondésirSUB · Came on
- 14Emily MasonSUB
- 24Madison CurrySUB · Came on
- 8Angharad James-TurnerSUB
- 17Sally MentiSUB · Came on
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Seattle Reign FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsMaddie Mercado3 · 1 SOG, 0.09 xG
Accurate PassesJordyn Bugg90 · 96 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsSam Meza14 · 4 TKLW, 8 DUELW
North Carolina Courage Match Leaders
Total ShotsGianna Paul4 · 1 SOG, 0.28 xG
Accurate PassesNatalie Jacobs56 · 61 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsRyan Williams13 · 1 TKLW, 5 DUELW
SavesKailen Sheridan5 · 5 SOGA, 0.75 xGC
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC Result Summary
North Carolina Courage won North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC 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.
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.
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.
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 North Carolina Courage 2026 schedule announcement and the Seattle Reign FC 2026 schedule by the numbers. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, North Carolina Courage has 2 wins, Seattle Reign FC has 0 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage on July 4, 2026.
July 4, 2026: Seattle Reign FC vs North Carolina Courage
Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage
WakeMed Soccer Park
Open the other meeting →October 2, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC
North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC
Lumen Field
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC 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.
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: L L L W L.
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: W L L W W.
Table Position Comparison
Seattle Reign FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 2 points between the clubs.
How to Use This North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC 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.
North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC FAQ
What was the North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC score?
The recorded final score was North Carolina Courage 1–0 Seattle Reign FC on October 2, 2026.
Where can I watch North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC?
The current schedule lists ESPN2. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.
Where is North Carolina Courage vs Seattle Reign FC being played?
The listed venue is Lumen Field, at Seattle, Washington, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do North Carolina Courage and Seattle Reign FC meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Seattle Reign FC 1–3 North Carolina Courage on July 4, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 95 commentary updates
Match ends, Seattle Reign 0, North Carolina Courage 1.
Second Half ends, Seattle Reign 0, North Carolina Courage 1.
Attempt blocked. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
Corner, Seattle Reign. Conceded by Feli Rauch.
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Natalia Staude replaces Riley Jackson.
Attempt missed. Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Sofia Huerta.
Corner, Seattle Reign. Conceded by Shinomi Koyama.
Attempt blocked. Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sally Menti.
Foul by Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage).
Sofia Huerta (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left following a corner.
Corner, Seattle Reign. Conceded by Ryan Williams.
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Foul by Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage).
Sofia Huerta (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (North Carolina Courage). Assisted by Phoebe McClernon.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage).
Delay in match because of an injury Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign).
Foul by Bia Gomes (North Carolina Courage).
Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.
Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage).
Sofia Huerta (Seattle Reign) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Emeri Adames replaces Jess Fishlock.
Substitution, Seattle Reign. Brittany Ratcliffe replaces Maddie Dahlien.
Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Ryan Williams (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick on the right wing.