- Courage qualify for playoffs
- Post clip of media saying they wouldn't
- Called out their doubters
WHAT HAPPENED? After qualifying for the 2023 NWSL playoffs by finishing third-overall in the league standings, the Courage posted a video on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, calling out all of the league's media who doubted their capabilities in preseason.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Courage overcame a bit of adversity after an offseason overhaul of their squad, with nearly an entirely new backline coming into the fray in 2023. They also doubled-down on their campaign, winning the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup - the first team to ever win in back-to-back seasons.
WHAT NEXT FOR THE COURAGE? They host Gotham FC in the first round of the 2023 playoffs on October 22 and 7 pm ET.
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