Durham Reporter

CARY, N.C. (June 14, 2024) — The North Carolina Courage announced today that EmergeOrtho will serve as the club’s official team physicians. The multiyear partnership will deliver comprehensive medical coverage to players, coaches, and staff, and will help amplify EmergeOrtho’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

“We are thrilled to embark on this promising partnership with EmergeOrtho. This collaboration is grounded in a shared commitment to enhance the well-being of our players. EmergeOrtho brings invaluable expertise and convenience to prioritize our players’ health, ensuring they receive top-tier medical care that fits their busy schedules. The health and wellness of our players is a top priority for us, and we’re proud to partner with a proven, full-service provider that values our club and athletes,” said Courage Chief Operating Officer Ralph Vuono.

“We are excited to partner with the NC Courage, a winning team in a professional sport that is exploding in popularity. As the official team physicians and orthopedic providers, we are confident we can help the NC Courage continue their success on the field just as our winning team at EmergeOrtho has helped patients in our communities for over 70 years live healthier, more active lives both on and off the field,” said Dr. David Musante, President, EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region.

EmergeOrtho is the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state with upwards of 350 highly trained orthopedic physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers. Their subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. EmergeOrtho has over 60 outpatient offices across 28+ counties in North Carolina, including 16 offices in 10 counties throughout the Triangle.

Last month, EmergeOrtho was also announced as the new front-of-kit partner for North Carolina FC and the official team physician, orthopedic urgent care provider, and physical therapy provider of both NC Courage and North Carolina FC.

In addition to this partnership with EmergeOrtho, NC Courage have hired Katie Rosenthal as a second full-time athletic trainer. Rosenthal has worked with the team for multiple seasons in a contracted role.

Since 1952, EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region has been a leading provider of comprehensive subspecialty orthopedic treatment. Services include spine care sports medicine joint replacement reconstruction hand upper extremity foot ankle interventional pain management physical therapy hand therapy advanced MRI imaging network walk-in orthopedic urgent cares open seven days week There are 16 offices throughout Triangle beyond top-quality medical professionals ultimate goal provide convenient access help patients emerge stronger healthier better For more information visit https://emergeortho.com/triangle-region/.

The North Carolina Courage are in their eighth season of competition since beginning play in the National Women’s Soccer League (USSF Division I) in 2017. The Courage were formed after Steve Malik purchased Western New York Flash relocated franchise Cary home games WakeMed Soccer Park winningest club NWSL history claiming seven league trophies three-time NWSL Shield winners two-time NWSL Champions two-time UKG NWSL Challenge Cup champions won ICC Championship Follow web www.nccourage.com social media @TheNCCourage