The North Carolina Courage are back for 2021. Practices are back in effect with Coach Paul Riley's full grinding style, and pre-season has begun. Midfielder Hailie Mace sat down with Courage Country virtually last week to be the first to answer our 2021 Starting XI Questions. 2709
The Starting XI Questions
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
2020 Starting XI Questions: Rylee Baisden
Shoring up the roster before the 2020 fall series, the North Carolina Courage signed multiple new players to the roster, including forward Rylee Baisden. For the NWSL fall series, Baisden signed a short-term contract with the club but already had some advocates already in the team with two former Pepperdine teammates in Lynn Williams and Hailey Harbison. Courage Country sat down virtually with Baisden to answer our 2020 Starting XI Questions. 2408
2020 Starting XI Questions: Cari Roccaro
Cari Roccaro has found a home both on the field with the North Carolina Courage, and in the Raleigh area. She's seen her playing time and contributions continue to grow on the pitch and within the community. Courage Country sat down virtually last night with Roccaro to answer our 2020 Starting XI Questions. 2219
2020 Starting XI Questions: Lauren Milliet
Before and during the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, head coach Paul Riley called out sophomore midfielder, Lauren Milliet by name, noting her hard work and increased output. It translated to more playing time a spark on the field. Courage Country sat down virtually last week with Milliet to answer our 2020 Starting XI Questions. 2188