The defending champions North Carolina Courage begin their NWSL title defense when they host Reign FC on Sunday afternoon.
North Carolina enter the match as clear favorites, having the number one overall seed and playing on home turf. Reign FC, meanwhile, are yet to defeat the Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park in five attempts, only strengthening the home side’s chances — North Carolina are looking to extend an impressive run of form at home, winning their final seven matches at WakeMed Soccer Park where they have yet to lose all season.
Vlatko Andonovski’s team did defeat North Carolina once this season for their first and only win against the Courage.