The North Carolina Courage is a professional women's soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina. They compete in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), which is the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. The team was founded in 2012 and originally played as the Western New York Flash before relocating to North Carolina in 2017. The Courage have achieved significant success, winning multiple league championships, including the NWSL Championship in 2018 and 2019. They are known for their strong roster, which has included several players who have represented the United States Women's National Team. The team's home games are played at the Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.