Published on June 5, 2026 under National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
North Carolina Courage News Release
Manaka Matsukubo of the North Carolina Courage
(North Carolina Courage, Credit: Lewis Gettier)
CARY, N.C. – North Carolina Courage midfielder Manaka Matsukubo has been named to the NWSL Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, for May. It is the fourth time Manaka has earned the monthly honor in her career.
Manaka scored three goals and added three assists across 447 minutes of action, leading the Courage to three straight wins heading into the midseason break. In addition to her goal contributions, Manaka created 15 chances and won 35 duels.
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