North Carolina Courage today announced a multiyear partnership with First Horizon Foundation to co-sponsor a soccer-themed exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum. The Courage-branded exhibit will be designed with joint input from all three parties.

What's the plan?

Planning is set to begin in the coming weeks with the exhibit expected to open by 2028. Marbles Kids Museum is in the heart of downtown Raleigh, adjacent to Moore Square.

Why it matters for North Carolina Courage

Our Club is excited to bring a Courage-themed soccer exhibit to Marbles Kids Museum, said Ralph Vuono, Courage Chief Business Officer. The partnership with the First Horizon Foundation is rooted in soccer and educational programming for young people. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 9th in NWSL Women, 35 pts, 9W-8D-9L from 26 games | | Goals this season | 37 scored, 39 conceded (-2 goal difference) | | Title race | 30 points behind leaders Kansas City W |

What comes next?

The partnership will evolve over the five-year agreement, with routine activations at Marbles, bringing fun and educational soccer-based programming to the local community year-round. The museum will host Courage Day to jointly celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, while the Club will participate in many of the museum’s annual community events. As of July 1, 2026, North Carolina Courage stands 9th in the NWSL Women league, with 35 points from 26 games, and a recent form of WWDLL.