The last time OL Reign faced the North Carolina Courage was the 2019 NWSL semifinal match — a thrilling game that included a late equalizer for the Reign that sent the match to extra time. While the Reign ultimately ran out of gas and lost to the powerhouse Courage squad, the team showed how resilient they could be.
572 days later, and both squads look a little different. Reign FC is now OL Reign, has a new head coach, and welcomed a number of new players. The Reign goalkeeper for that semifinal match, Casey Murphy, is now suiting up for the Courage.