CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Courage is in the preseason and playing in the NWSL Challenge Cup.
So far, the Courage is 2-0-2 in the group stage of the Cup and takes on Orlando on Saturday in Florida.
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Despite 15 new women on the roster, things have come together so far.
"I think these games are just again, they're a challenge for us to kind of get things right - where can we be better, where can we improve in certain areas because it's not perfect," said Merritt Mathias, a defensive back.
It's all geared to making "a huge push" in the regular season, Mathias added.
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"I think what's the best part is that we just have players that are eager to learn," said head coach Sean Nahas. "I feel like - I could be wrong - but I feel like every day that they're leaving here better with different nuances and different details."
The next home Challenge Cup game for the Courage is next Saturday against Washington.