Match Preview: Seattle Reign FC at North Carolina Courage

The Seattle Reign take their talents to the East Coast this weekend, facing a North Carolina Courage side that's already shown they mean business in 2025. Fresh off a weather-beaten draw against Gotham, Seattle ventures into the fortress of WakeMed Soccer Park, where the Courage faithful will be hungry for three points after their competitive season opener.

Saturday's clash (3:00 p.m. PT) pits Laura Harvey's battle-tested Reign against a Courage outfit that blends veteran savvy with explosive attacking talent. With Seattle sitting 6th and North Carolina looking to climb the early table, both sides have much to prove.

The Reign will look to Emeri Adames to build on her opener, while "Coco" Mondésir's electric cameo last week suggests she could feature more prominently. For North Carolina, their balanced attack will test Seattle's defensive resilience throughout the match.

Match Details

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. CT

Venue: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC

Capacity: 10,000

Weather Forecast: 68°F, Clear skies

Broadcast: NWSL+

Last Meeting: Seattle 1-0 North Carolina (August 2024, Seattle)

All-Time Series: Seattle 4W-3D-11L North Carolina

History suggests a tight affair – both teams beat each other when they were at home in their 2024 meetings – but with Seattle hunting their first win and the Courage eager to validate their title credentials, expect fireworks in Kansas City. This isn't just a March encounter; it's an early litmus test between two ambitious clubs with championship aspirations. The weather forecast says sunny, but on the pitch, expect thunder.