The North Carolina Courage moved into position to make the NWSL playoffs when it  beat the Orlando Pride 1-0 at Inter&Co Stadium on a late goal from 20-year-old Japanese midfielder Shinomi Koyama.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.