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Get to know North Carolina Courage, Utah Royals FC’s opponent on Saturday

Okay. We’re going to say it from the get-go, North Carolina Courage is a really good team. They’re undefeated. They have a stingy defense (like the Royals). They are constantly on the attack with their high-press. They have outscored opponents 7-2 in four games.

Record: 4-0-0 (W-L-T)

Head coach: Paul Riley, 3rd season*
(*2016 - He coached the Western New York Flash. WNY Flash was sold and relocated to North Carolina in 2017.)

Home stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park

2018 season thus far

The Courage began the 2018 season against the 2017 NWSL Champions, Portland Thorns.