Meredith Speck’s goal gives North Carolina the win

The North Carolina Courage picked up three points on the road, defeating Gotham FC 1-0 in Red Bull Arena on Saturday night.

The game’s lone goal came in the 38^th minute, with Meredith Speck rifling in a loose ball past Gotham’s keeper to put North Carolina up 1-0.

Meredith Speck gives the Courage the lead! 💫 pic.twitter.com/7DDnFSVK89

— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) August 7, 2021

The Courage move to second in the NWSL standings with 21 points, sitting above Gotham FC and Chicago with 20 points.

Next up: North Carolina will host the Chicago Red Stars, and Gotham FC will face off against Racing Louisville on August 15.