North Carolina Courage Roster
An updated look at the North Carolina Courage rosters, including roster status, contract type and options.
NOTICE: The NWSL agrees that a Player’s salary shall not be disclosed to third parties by the NWSL or its Teams without the prior, written consent of the NWSLPA.
2025 Active Roster
Player Option
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NWSL Team Rights
| Player (27) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
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| Bell Maycee Bell | D | 0 | USA | RK | - |
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| Berkely Malia Berkely | D | 2 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Bova Marisa Bova | GK | 2 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Collins Sydney Collins | D | 1 | USA | RK | - |
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| Dorsey Julia Dorsey | D | 0 | USA | RK | - |
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| Gomes Aline Gomes | F | 0 | BRA (INT) | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Hancuff Hensley Hancuff | GK | 2 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Hopkins Haley Hopkins | F | 1 | USA | RK | - |
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| Jackson Riley Jackson | M | 1 | USA | U18 | - |
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| Kurtz Kaleigh Kurtz | D | 6 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Lussi Tyler Lussi | F | 7 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Matsukubo Manaka Matsukubo | M | 1 | JPN (INT) | EXT | - |
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| McLean Charlotte McLean | D | 0 | AUS (INT) | FA | - |
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| Mertz Landy Mertz | F | 0 | USA | RK | - |
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| Murphy Casey Murphy | GK | 5 | USA | FA | - |
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| O'Sullivan Denise O'Sullivan | M | 8 | IRL | EXT | - |
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| Pickett Victoria Pickett | M | 3 | CAN | EXT | - |
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| Pinto Brianna Pinto | M | 3 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Rauch Felicitas Rauch | D | 0 | DEU (INT) | TFR&EXT | - |
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| Sanchez Ashley Sanchez | M | 4 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Speck Meredith Speck | M | 8 | USA | EXT | - |
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| St. Georges Bianca St. Georges | M | 5 | CAN | FA | - |
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| Staude Natalia Staude | D | 0 | USA | RK | - |
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| Vine Cortnee Vine | F | 0 | AUS (INT) | FA | - |
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| Weatherholt Danielle Weatherholt | M | 8 | USA | FA | - |
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| Williams Ryan Williams | D | 6 | USA | EXT | - |
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| Wingate Olivia Wingate | F | 1 | USA | RK | - |
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2025 International Roster Spots
Any Player who is not a Domestic Player shall count as an International Player, meaning any player not holding U.S. citizenship or green card. Any international player will occupy an international spot with the exception of the eight grandfathered in Canadian Allocated players.
International Roster spots may be traded for the current League Season plus three additional League Seasons.
| Player (5) | Pos | Exp | Country | Contract Type | Contract AAV | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | ||
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| Gomes 1. Aline Gomes | F | 0 | BRA | Transfer-and-Extend | - |
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| Matsukubo 2. Manaka Matsukubo | M | 1 | JPN | Extension | - |
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| McLean 3. Charlotte McLean | D | 0 | AUS | Free Agent | - |
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| Rauch 4. Felicitas Rauch | D | 0 | DEU | Transfer-and-Extend | - |
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| Vine 5. Cortnee Vine | F | 0 | AUS | Free Agent | - |
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2025 Cap/Salary Information
| Cap Type | Total |
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| 2025 NWSL Salary Cap Max | $3,300,000 |
| 2025 Unallocated Maximum Salary | |
| 2025 Unallocated Minimum Salary | $39,370 |
| 2025 Allocation Money Limit | $500,000 |
| 2022-2026 CBA | View |
2025 Key Dates
| Type | Dates |
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| Primary Transfer Window | Jan 26 - Apr 16, 2024 |
| Secondary Transfer Window | Aug 1 - Aug 30, 2024 |
| Last day to waive players prior to roster freeze | Oct 7, 2024 |
| Waiver Wire | Oct 8 - Oct 9, 2024 |
| Roster Freeze | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Free Agent Negotiations Begin | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Waiver Wire (End of Season) | Dec 11 - Dec 12, 2024 |
| Trade Window | Dec 13 (9:00a ET) - Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transaction Moratorium | Dec 20 (6:00p ET) - Dec 27 (9:00a ET), 2024 |
| Trade Window Re-Opened | Dec 27, 2024 (9:00a ET) |
| Restricted Free Agent Offer Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 |