NWSL Women· Season 2025
Match Summary
North Carolina Courage W and Utah Royals W drew 1:1. The match was played in NWSL Women 2025. Goals were scored by J. Shaw 89′ (pen.), P. Monaghan 90′. 1 yellow card was shown. North Carolina Courage W had 51% possession while Utah Royals W held 49%. North Carolina Courage W had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for Utah Royals W. North Carolina Courage W made 5 substitutions, Utah Royals W made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between North Carolina Courage W and Utah Royals W — 2 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
North Carolina Courage W had 51% possession against Utah Royals W's 49%. North Carolina Courage W registered 7 shots (3 on target) while Utah Royals W managed 4 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 1–1. Fouls committed: 2–0.
Lineups
North Carolina Courage W lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Nathan Thackeray, while Utah Royals W deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Jimmy Coenraets.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for North Carolina Courage W is 7.02, compared to 7.08 for Utah Royals W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. North Carolina Courage W's highest-rated starter is A. Sanchez (7.35), while Utah Royals W's best-rated player is P. Monaghan (7.35).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of North Carolina Courage W have contributed 7 goals and 5 assists this season, led by A. Sanchez (5G). Utah Royals W's starters account for 5 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by C. Lacasse (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
North Carolina Courage W deploy 3 defenders rated 7.09 on average, against Utah Royals W's 4-man backline averaging 7.08. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
North Carolina Courage W field 5 midfielders averaging 7.09, versus Utah Royals W's 6 rated 7.08. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
North Carolina Courage W start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.88, compared to 1 for Utah Royals W averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 77% for North Carolina Courage W and 70% for Utah Royals W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
North Carolina Courage W's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for Utah Royals W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of North Carolina Courage W's starting XI is 24.7 (youngest: S. Koyama (20), oldest: R. Williams (29)), while Utah Royals W average 27.8 (youngest: A. Tejada Jimenez (23), oldest: C. Lacasse (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
North Carolina Courage W's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 7 for Utah Royals W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Nathan Thackeray
Substitutes
Coach: Jimmy Coenraets
Rivalry since 2019
North Carolina Courage W vs Utah Royals W Head to Head Results· 6
North Carolina Courage W and Utah Royals W have met 6 times — North Carolina Courage W won 4, Utah Royals W won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2019. North Carolina Courage W leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (10 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, North Carolina Courage W have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Utah Royals W show 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026