The North Carolina Courage sold out consecutive games for the first time in club history this month, attracting over 10,000 fans to First Horizon Stadium. This milestone is evidence of the club's outgrown current venue at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Club president Francie Gottsegen stated that the current stadium is not sustainable, and the team is making a big push to secure public funding for a new stadium. The Courage's 10,000-fan capacity is below the NWSL's average attendance, and other franchises have invested in their facilities, leaving the Courage's home stadium behind. Owner Steve Malik previously mentioned that large crowds are too much for the stadium to handle and effectively serve fans. The push for a new venue is not new, with Malik proposing a 20,000-seat open-air stadium as part of a $2-billion entertainment district development plan known as Downtown South in 2019. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman emphasized the importance of infrastructure for success, and the Courage's current training facility and stadium are below standards. The league is elevating at a significant trajectory, and the Courage's stadium and training facility do not meet those standards, making it a competitive disadvantage in the league. The team's facilities were among the best in the league when Malik moved the franchise to North Carolina in 2017, but since then, the franchise has finished no higher than third in the regular season. The Courage's players see what their friends have at other facilities, and the team is at a disadvantage in terms of player recruitment and retention. Gottsegen mentioned that the team is optimistic about securing a new stadium, but nothing is set in stone yet. The Courage's recent success on the field, combined with the need for a new stadium, makes for an exciting time for the club and its fans. And with the team's push for public funding, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds. But for now, the Courage will continue to play at WakeMed Soccer Park, with the hope of a new stadium on the horizon. So, the future of the North Carolina Courage looks bright, with a new stadium potentially in the works.