North Carolina Courage fired coach Sean Nahas on Wednesday night. The reason for the firing was not shared.

What happened?

The team's chief soccer officer will provide an update on the search for a new coach on Thursday. North Carolina Courage is currently tied for the final playoff spot in the NWSL with 19 points.

Why it matters for North Carolina Courage

The firing of Nahas comes as a surprise, given his three-year extension through the 2026 season. Nahas had been the team's head coach since October 2021.

What comes next?

Assistant coach Nathan Thackery is expected to be the team's interim coach. The Courage play Friday at Houston.

| Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 9th in NWSL Women, 35 pts, 9W-8D-9L from 26 games, recent form WWDLL | | Goals this season | 37 scored, 39 conceded (-2 goal difference) | | Title race | 30 points behind leaders Kansas City W | The team's focus remains on development and maintaining a competitive environment. The Courage hired Ceri Bowley as the franchise's new chief soccer officer in late April. As of June 26, 2026, the team is looking to move forward with a new coach and improve their standings.