North Carolina Courage Fires Head Coach Sean Nahas for Multiple Factors

The North Carolina Courage abruptly fired head coach Sean Nahas in August 2025, citing a 'multitude of factors' without providing specific reasons for the decision. Ceri Bowley, the club's newly appointed chief soccer officer and sporting director, emphasized that the move was made to uphold the team's high standards and to improve the club's future prospects. Nahas had been with the Courage for nearly four years, initially stepping in as interim head coach following the dismissal of Paul Riley amid misconduct allegations, and led the team to multiple playoff appearances. Despite Nahas posting a positive team photo just hours before his firing, the team is currently struggling, sitting ninth in the league and just outside the playoff spots. Assistant coach Nathan Thackeray has been named acting head coach as the Courage aim to finish the season strong. The club declined to elaborate on internal issues or link the firing to any misconduct, and Bowley repeatedly emphasized the decision was made with the club's best interests in mind.