CARY, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2024) — The North Carolina Courage and forward Tyler Lussi have agreed to terms on a guaranteed contract extension through the 2025 NWSL season with a mutual option for 2026.
Lussi joined the Courage via trade with Angel City FC prior to the 2023 season and had a breakout debut year in North Carolina. She played 1,124 minutes across 19 matches, including 13 starts in the regular season. Lussi ranked second on the team with six goals, five of which were match-winners.
“It’s great to hear of Tyler’s extension with the club. Since her arrival, she has fit in well to our style of play and has had an integral part on field for us. She has adjusted well here in NC and has played some of her best football. We are happy she wants to be here and help us continue to build and our write our story moving forward,” said Courage Head Coach Sean Nahas.
“No Sleeves is here to stay in Courage Country! From day one, I’ve felt incredibly welcomed and supported by my teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, owners, and fans. When the opportunity to extend my contract was offered, it was a dream come true. I can’t wait to embark on this season with focus, resilience, a shared commitment to excellence and flexing non-stop.Together, we’ll make every moment count, let’s go Courage,” Lussi said.
The Gibson Island, Maryland native begins her eighth NWSL season in 2024. After a stellar career at Princeton where she set the school record for goals and points, she was selected by Portland Thorns in third round of 2017 NWSL Draft. She made 42 appearances for the Thorns over four seasons, scoring five goals and adding four assists.
She was then traded to Angel City ahead of the 2021 expansion draft and made 20 appearances, including 16 starts, in Angel City’s 2022 inaugural season before joining the Courage via trade ahead of 2023.
The Courage are currently at IMG Academy as part of a preseason training camp in preparation for the 2024 NWSL regular season, which begins on Saturday, March 16, at 7:00pm ET against the Houston Dash at WakeMed Soccer Park. Season memberships and mini plans are on sale now, single-match tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 8, and the match will stream on the new NWSL+ platform.
ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE
The North Carolina Courage begin their eighth season of competition in 2024 since beginning play in the National Women’s Soccer League (USSF Division I) in 2017. The Courage were formed after Steve Malik purchased the Western New York Flash and relocated the franchise to Cary, North Carolina, and play their home games at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Courage are the winningest club in NWSL history, claiming seven league trophies as three-time NWSL Shield winners (2017, 2018, 2019), two-time NWSL Champions (2018, 2019), and two-time UKG NWSL Challenge Cup champions (2022, 2023). The Courage also won the 2018 ICC Championship. Follow the Courage on the web at www.nccourage.com and on social media @TheNCCourage.
