About
Greetings, Courage fans! We’re here to bring you weekly previews, in-depth match analysis, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, experts and community members who make the North Carolina Courage such a unique team. Plus, we’ll keep you updated on the latest team and league news so you never miss a beat.
We believe the Courage and their fans deserve top-tier coverage, and we’re committed to delivering that with passion and energy. We are a dedicated news source—fueled by the team’s heart and spirit, always ready to discuss the action with you.
We’re relatively new, so if there’s something you’d like to see, give us a shout at contact@lionspitch.com. Your feedback and input are what will help us grow, and we’re excited to be a part of your Courage spirit!
What to expect
Weekly Newsletter: Arriving each Wednesday to give you a midweek pick-me-up between matches.
Weekly Podcast: Released on Thursdays for recaps and a preview of the week’s action.
Both the podcast and newsletter follow a similar format during the season, though we’ll keep things fresh with unique content in each:
- A brief recap of the previous match
- A look ahead to upcoming matches
- Courage news and updates
- Key news from around the league, plus occasional USWNT updates
- Experimenting with new sections based on what resonates with you!
During international breaks and the offseason, we’ll take it easy, with more sporadic releases. But whether you’re local or tuning in from afar, we’ve got something fun for every Courage fan, whether you saw the match or missed it.
A bit about me
I’m Trevor Knoblich, a Durham resident and journalist. Like many, I first got into women’s soccer after being inspired by the incredible achievements of the USWNT. When I moved to the Triangle in 2022, I decided to check out our local team, the North Carolina Courage—and I was hooked. That love for the team led to the newsletter and podcast.
As a relatively new fan of the NWSL, I’m here to offer a casual, yet passionate perspective. I’ll keep things simple with brief breakdowns of roster changes and match recaps. If you’re new to the league too, this newsletter is a fun journey we’ll take together. And for the seasoned fans or data experts, I hope it’s a quick, fun read and a curated source of all the news you need.