North Carolina Courage vs Denver Summit FC
Match pulse
Who won: North Carolina 1-0
North Carolina Courage beat Denver Summit FC 1-0 on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Goals for North Carolina: Kaleigh Kurtz (own goal) (90'+4').
Every player rated
Chirp Rating, 3.0 to 10.0Team stats

Player of the game
Kailen Sheridan
NC · 4 saves, clean sheet
Deserved to win
Denver deserved better: 50% on chances, lost 0-1
Play by play
- Match ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
- Second Half ends, North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
- OWN GOAL90'+4'


Own goal
K. Kurtz
Own Goal by Kaleigh Kurtz, Denver Summit. North Carolina Courage 1, Denver Summit 0.
NC 1 - 0 DEN - 90'+2'


Shot on target
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit). Assisted by Lauryn Thompson.
- 90'+2'
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Shinomi Koyama.
- 90'+1'

Shot blocked
Attempt blocked. Vilde Bøe Risa (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'


Free kick won
Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'


Foul
Foul by Carly Wickenheiser (North Carolina Courage).
- 89'

SubSubbed on for D. Weatherholt
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Lauryn Thompson replaces Dani Weatherholt.
L. Thompson
- 89'

SubSubbed on for R. Jackson
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Carly Wickenheiser replaces Riley Jackson.
C. Wickenheiser
- 88'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the left.
- 82'


Left footed shot just wide
Attempt missed. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
D. Sheehan
- 81'

SubSubbed on for N. Flint
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Natasha Flint.
O. Thomas
- 80'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Natalie Jacobs (North Carolina Courage) header from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh following a corner.
- 80'


Shot off target
Attempt missed. Evelyn Ijeh (North Carolina Courage) header from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vilde Bøe Risa with a cross following a corner.
- 79'NC

Corner awarded
Corner, North Carolina Courage. Conceded by Abby Smith.
- 79'


Shot on target
Attempt saved. Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit).
- 78'


Yellow card
Emma Regan (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
E. Regan
- 78'


Foul
Foul by Emma Regan (Denver Summit).
- 78'


Free kick won
Shinomi Koyama (North Carolina Courage) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77'


Right footed shot blocked
Attempt blocked. Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Evelyn Ijeh.
R. Jackson
- 74'
SubSubbed on for E. Parkinson
Substitution, North Carolina Courage. Vilde Bøe Risa replaces Erica Parkinson.
V. Bøe Risa
- 74'

SubSubbed on for M. Kössler
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Melissa Kössler.
A. Brazier
- 74'

SubSubbed on for D. Lynch
Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
E. Regan

