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North Carolina Courage fired head coach Sean Nahas citing multiple factors including team record and inconsistent play, with new chief soccer officer Dr. Ceri Bowley emphasizing high standards and recent team performance issues. Nathan Thackeray will serve as acting head coach while the club searches for a new permanent coach.
Temwa Chawinga's goal secured a 1-0 victory for the Kansas City Current over the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL quarterfinals, despite Chawinga facing aggressive play from opponents. Current coach Vlatko Andonovski criticized the lack of protection for Chawinga, who was frequently targeted during the match. The win advances Kansas City to the semifinals against the Orlando Pride. Chawinga, who broke the NWSL single-season scoring record, was instrumental in the victory despite a recent knee injury.
The Portland Thorns defeated the North Carolina Courage 2-1 in a resilient performance, despite playing with 10 players for most of the match. Sophia Smith scored the winning goal less than 10 seconds into her substitute appearance. With this victory, the Thorns regained the top position in the NWSL standings. The win was even more impressive as it marked the return of several World Cup participants to the Thorns' lineup.