NWSL Game of the Week: North Carolina Courage Wipe the Floor with Chicago Stars FC
From Expected Own Goals by xpectedowngoals
May 19, 2026 · 23 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the North Carolina Courage's impressive victory over the Chicago Stars FC and analyzes both teams' performances.
Get our limited-edition scarves and more merch at the xOG store now! Join our Patreon for only $6/month to get exclusive bonus content! The North Carolina Courage thrashed the Chicago Stars at home. On the one hand, Mallory Swanson is back! On the other hand, the Courage look like the real deal. The guys talk through Chicago's woes, and what makes the Courage so special this year. Like & subscribe to our YouTube page and watch the first volume of our Anatomy of series! Follow us on TikTok and Instagram Did we make an own goal? E-mail us at xog@xowngoals.com Art by Eli Elbogen Music by…
Topics covered
- NWSL
- soccer
- North Carolina Courage
- Chicago Stars FC
- sports analysis
Keywords
- NWSL
- North Carolina Courage
- Chicago Stars FC
- Mallory Swanson
- soccer
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Organizations: North Carolina Courage, Chicago Stars FC, xOG, TikTok, Instagram
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