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Courage acquire Tyler Lussi in trade with Angel City
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Best NWSL players of 2022: Top 5 fullbacks – Equalizer Soccer
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NWSL Week in Review: Did we need June international break? – Equalizer Soccer
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Welcome to the 2023 r/NWSL Kickoff Countdown for ANGEL CITY FC : r/NWSL
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Fan interest in the NC Courage has wavered. Players have noticed. What happened?
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Reign FC Re-sign Merritt Mathias. Seattle Reign FC has announced the…, by Reign FC
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North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during a NWSL match against the Angel City FC, Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Banc of California Stadium, in Los Angeles, CA. ACFC defeated
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NC Courage head into the draft with two first-round picks - Dirty South Soccer
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2022-2023 Off-Season NC Courage Roster Moves • Courage Country