Carolina Ascent host North Carolina Courage U23 in the USL W League, round 1.

North Carolina Courage U23 won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–D–W–W), scoring 10 and conceding 2.

The two sides have met 1 time: Carolina Ascent 0 wins, North Carolina Courage U23 1, 0 draws.