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Gotham Oppo Research: 5 Things about the North Carolina Courage

We talk to Tyler Trent of TopBin90 to learn about the strengths and weakness of Gotham FC's opponent in the 2023 NWSL Playoff quarterfinals.

North Carolina Courage's Manaka Matsukubo (34) celebrates after scoring at WakeMed Soccer Park | Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

In this edition of Oppo Research, Hudson River Blue spoke with Tyler Trentof TopBin90 to learn more about North Carolina Courage, Gotham FC‘s opponent in the Quarterfinals of the 2023 NWSL Playoffs this Sunday. Here is your Gotham FC vs North Carolina Courage preview. 


1. Positivity is still there

Hudson River BlueThe North Carolina Courage have one win in their last four games and only scored 3 goals. That one win was last week’s 0-1 away win against the Washington Spirit. What’s the vibe in the seats at WakeMed Soccer Park these days?

Tyler Trent: I think there’s still a lot of positivity throughout the fanbase. They’ve played some tough teams in the final stretch of matches and while the final results weren’t always there, the style of play has held strong and the effort has never lapsed.

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