FINAL RESULT · November 1, 2026

Denver Summit FC 0–1 North Carolina Courage: November 1, 2026 NWSL Result

Denver Summit FC and North Carolina Courage completed their 2026 NWSL match at WakeMed Soccer Park on November 1, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 North Carolina Courage. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form W L W L W

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

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Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage Broadcast Information

ESPN+United States · Tv package

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North Carolina Courage Match Venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Cary, North Carolina, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Highlights

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this November 1, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Denver Summit FC 0–1 North Carolina Courage

Match venue

WakeMed Soccer Park

Attendance

10,803

Formations

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

Denver Summit FCTeam statisticNorth Carolina Courage

48.7%Possession51.3%

12Shots13

4Shots on goal5

3Corner kicks6

5Saves4

7Fouls committed9

2Yellow cards0

0Red cards0

1Offsides5

444Passes attempted469

357Passes completed391

80%Pass accuracy80%

12Tackles won15

11Interceptions15

1Blocked shots4

25Clearances15

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Denver Summit 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
First Half begins.
30'
Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Abby Smith (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Second half
Second Half begins North Carolina Courage 0, Denver Summit 0.
67'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Gianna Paul replaces Bia Gomes.
67'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Evelyn Ijeh replaces Ally Schlegel.
74'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
74'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Melissa Kössler.
74'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Erica Parkinson.
78'
Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Emma Regan (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Natasha Flint.
89'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Riley Jackson.
89'
Substitution · North Carolina Courage
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Dani Weatherholt.
90'+4'
Own goal · North Carolina Courage
Own Goal by Kaleigh Kurtz, Denver Summit. North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+6'
Full time
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

1
Abby SmithG
7
Ayo OkeRB
6
Janine SonisLB
5
Devin LynchLM · Subbed off
23
Eva GaetinoCD-R
3
Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
9
Yazmeen RyanAM-R
24
Delanie SheehanRM
25
Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
10
Lindsey HeapsAM
26
Natasha FlintAM-L · Subbed off

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

33
Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
4
Natalie MeansSUB
11
Ally BrazierSUB · Came on
8
Emma ReganSUB · Came on
36
Kat AsmanSUB
2
Megan ReidSUB
18
Yuzuki YamamotoSUB
14
Yuna McCormackSUB
13
Gemma BonnerSUB

HOME TEAM

North Carolina Courage Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Kailen SheridanG
13
Ryan WilliamsRB
17
Dani WeatherholtLB · Subbed off
20
Shinomi KoyamaCM
4
Natalie JacobsCD-R
18
Uno ShiragakiCD-L
19
Erica ParkinsonRM · Subbed off
16
Riley JacksonLM · Subbed off
35
Ally SchlegelF · Subbed off
21
BiaRF · Subbed off
2
Ashley SanchezLF

North Carolina Courage Substitutes

7
Lauryn ThompsonSUB · Came on
10
Evelyn IjehSUB · Came on
14
Carly WickenheiserSUB · Came on
23
Gianna PaulSUB · Came on
12
Natalia StaudeSUB
26
Vilde Bøe RisaSUB · Came on
99
Madison WhiteSUB
6
Ivy YounceSUB
36
Ella HaseSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Denver Summit 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

Total ShotsAshley Sanchez5 · 3 SOG, 0.16 xG

Accurate PassesUno Shiragaki67 · 76 PASS, 0 BCC

Defensive InterventionsUno Shiragaki17 · 2 TKL, 3 DUELW

SavesKailen Sheridan4 · 4 SOGA, 0.94 xGC

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsMelissa Kössler4 · 1 SOG, 0.49 xG

Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz51 · 59 PASS, 0 BCC

Defensive InterventionsEva Gaetino14 · 1 TKL, 4 DUELW

SavesAbby Smith5 · 6 SOGA, 0.55 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Denver Summit 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 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+6'
Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+4'
Own Goal by Kaleigh Kurtz, Denver Summit. North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Lauryn Thompson.
90'+2'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
90'+1'
Attempt missed. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
90'+1'
Attempt blocked. Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
90'
Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'
Foul by Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage).
89'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Dani Weatherholt.
89'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Riley Jackson.
88'
Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the left.
85'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
85'
Delay in match because of an injury Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
82'
Attempt missed. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
81'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Natasha Flint.
80'
Attempt missed. Natalie Jacobs (North Carolina Courage) header from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh following a corner.
80'
Attempt missed. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) header from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vilde Bøe Risa with a cross following a corner.
79'
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Abby Smith.
79'
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit).
78'
Emma Regan (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
78'
Foul by Emma Regan (Denver Summit).
78'
Shinomi Koyama (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
77'
Attempt blocked. Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh.
74'
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Erica Parkinson.
74'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Melissa Kössler.
74'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
74'
Attempt missed. Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) header from very close range is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps with a headed pass.
71'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
69'
Delay in match because of an injury Natalie Jacobs (North Carolina Courage).

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage Result Summary

North Carolina Courage won Denver Summit FC 0–1 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.

Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts

The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.

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 Denver Summit FC inaugural 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

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 0 wins, North Carolina Courage has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 2–0 Denver Summit FC on August 5, 2026.

August 5, 2026: North Carolina Courage vs Denver Summit FC

North Carolina Courage 2–0 Denver Summit FC

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November 1, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage

Denver Summit FC 0–1 North Carolina Courage

WakeMed Soccer Park

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Denver Summit 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.

Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot

Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: W L W L 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: L L W L L.

Table Position Comparison

North Carolina Courage has the higher current points total, with a gap of 4 points between the clubs.

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Denver Summit 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

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MATCH QUESTIONS

Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage FAQ

What was the Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage score?

The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 North Carolina Courage on November 1, 2026.

Where can I watch Denver Summit FC vs North Carolina Courage?

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Where is Denver Summit 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 Denver Summit FC and North Carolina Courage meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was North Carolina Courage 2–0 Denver Summit FC on August 5, 2026.