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Courage waive Jaelene Daniels after controversial return to NWSL
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NWSL 2022: Team Rankings and Annual Grades - Keeper Notes
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PISCATAWAY, NJ - MAY 19: North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during the first half of the National Womens Soccer League game between the North Carolina Courage and Sky Blue FC
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NWSL 2023-24 Free Agents List – Equalizer Soccer
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GOAL: Merritt Mathias gives the Courage a 2-0 lead
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Merritt Mathias has struggled with NC Courage decisions
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2022-2023 Off-Season NC Courage Roster Moves • Courage Country
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Courage's Merritt Mathias makes plea for renewed fan support - Just Women's Sports
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NC Courage semifinal preview: The best defense in NWSL history against the best striker in the world - Dirty South Soccer
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2022-2023 Off-Season NC Courage Roster Moves • Courage Country
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GOAL: Merritt Mathias gives the Courage a 2-0 lead
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Monrovia's Katie Johnson excited to be home with Angel City FC
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A historic moment for the NWSL': NC Courage players thrilled with new labor deal
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North Carolina Courage defender Merritt Mathias (11) during a NWSL match against the Angel City FC, Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Banc of California Stadium, in Los Angeles, CA. ACFC defeated
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