Overview
- Seattle opened the scoring but lost 3-1 to the North Carolina Courage on Saturday after the Courage scored three unanswered goals in the second half.
- The NWSL moved kickoff back one hour to 4:30 p.m. PT because of a regional heat wave and the match aired on NWSL+, with hydration breaks used during play.
- Midweek roster movement left the Courage without 2025 Midfielder of the Year Manaka Matsukubo after her transfer to Chelsea and the club's other summer signing, Erica Meg Parkinson, is not eligible to play until July 14.
- Seattle was missing defender Claudia Dickey with an ankle injury and Jess Fishlock traveled but was not match-ready, while Cassie Miller made her first Reign start and recorded three saves in her first NWSL minutes since 2024.
- The result highlighted coach Mak Lind's possession system and Evelyn Ijeh's attacking form for North Carolina and raises pressure on Seattle's attack as both teams navigate a compressed calendar and midseason standings.