Durham Reporter

The North Carolina Courage has unveiled its updated preseason roster, adhering to the National Women’s Soccer League's 32-player limit. The current camp consists of 30 players, with 21 under contract. Additionally, five players are on international duty.

These five players are all contracted, resulting in a total of 26 rostered players for the Courage. Of these, 25 are active while one is on the season-ending injury list. The team is utilizing all six available international spots. One spot was traded to San Diego Wave FC as part of the acquisition of midfielder Jaedyn Shaw, who is currently representing the United States Women’s National Team in the SheBelieves Cup.

The roster includes goalkeepers Marisa Bova, Hensley Hancuff, Casey Murphy, and non-roster invitee Katie Cappelletti. Defenders comprise Maycee Bell, Malia Berkely, Brooklyn Courtnall, Kaleigh Kurtz, Charlotte McLean (international), Natalia Staude, Ryan Williams, and non-roster invitees Taylor Jacobson and Italia Gemelli.

In midfield positions are Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama (international), Brianna Pinto, Ashley Sanchez, Meredith Speck, Dani Weatherholt along with non-roster invitees Ashlyn Miller, Jillian Martinez, and Amber Nguyen.

Forwards include Hannah Betfort, Tyler Lussi, Cortnee Vine (international), Olivia Wingate alongside non-roster invitees Grayson Lynch, Heather MacNab and Jilly Shimkin.

Players on international duty include Aline Gomes (international), Manaka Matsukubo (international), Denise O’Sullivan, Felicitas Rauch (international), and Jaedyn Shaw.