In a North Carolina Courage backline that looks much different from seasons past, Carson Pickett has been one of the constants so far in 2021. With the Challenge Cup in the rearview mirror, the Courage now are in full training mode for the 2021 regular season. Pickett sat down virtually last night to be the fourth to answer the 2021 edition of Courage Country's Starting XI Questions. 3219
The Starting XI Questions
2021 Starting XI Questions: Diane Caldwell
With Visa issues getting into the country, center back Irish national player, Diane Caldwell has only gotten two weeks of practices in so far with the Courage. But she's already invested in the club, its hard work, and its culture. With national team friendlies happening this week, Caldwell connected all the way from her Ireland hotel room Tuesday to be the third to answer our 2021 Starting XI Questions. 3024
2021 Starting XI Questions: Merritt Mathias
April's right around the corner, and just ten days into April, the Courage will be back on the pitch in their first home match in front of fans since winning the 2019 championship. Battling back from a season-ending injury in 2019, followed by multiple surgeries, defender Merritt Mathias sat down with Courage Country virtually last week to be the second to answer our 2021 Starting XI Questions. 2981
2021 Starting XI Questions: Hailie Mace
2020 Starting XI Questions: Peyton Perea
The short 2020 NWSL Fall Series is officially in the rearview mirror. Peyton Perea returned for the series, after a brief European stint. After being part of the practice squad in 2019, Perea supported team's midfield in the absence of players like Denise O'Sullivan and Sam Mewis at the closing of the 2020 season. The midfielder sat down with Courage Country virtually last week to answer our 2020 Starting XI Questions. 2579
2020 Starting XI Questions: Havana Solaun
Midfielder Havana Solaun is the newest addition to the North Carolina Courage's roster, shoring up the team's midfield in the absence of players like Denise O'Sullivan and Sam Mewis. Solaun is no stranger to the NWSL though, starting her professional career with the Seattle Reign in 2015. Solaun is also a member of the Jamaica women's national team. The midfielder sat down with Courage Country virtually yesterday to answer our 2020 Starting XI Questions. 2556