Angel City FC vs. North Carolina Courage: NWSL preview, how to watch

The 2022 NWSL regular season kicks off tonight with expansion team Angel City FC hosting the North Carolina Courage at Banc of California Stadium. Ahead of the NWSL season opener, here are a few key details to know (including how to watch)!

The 10th season of the NWSL officially gets underway tonight.

If you aren’t in Los Angeles to see Angel City vs. North Carolina in-person at Banc of California Stadium, you can watch on TV via CBS Sports Network (7:30pm local, 10:30pm ET). Fans outside of the U.S. and Canada can stream the game on Twitch.

For the first time ever, there will also be an NWSL season kickoff show before tonight’s game. The kickoff show will air live on CBSSN beginning at 10pm ET.

While North Carolina has seen lots of roster turnover since last season, the team has still enjoyed a strong start to the year. The Courage went 3-3-0 (win-tie-loss) during the group phase stage of the Challenge Cup and will play the Kansas City Current in the semifinal round of the Challenge Cup playoffs on May 4. (Yes, the NWSL Challenge Cup and 2022 NWSL regular season overlaps for some reason.)

As a new expansion team, it’s understandable that Angel City has taken longer to get up to speed. After losing four games and drawing one, the club recorded its first ever win last week against a somewhat depleted Portland Thorns roster.

While the Courage enters tonight’s game with the experience and statistical advantage, given the hype and home field advantage, it wouldn’t be surprising if Angel City pulls off a win in its home opener.

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