An awkward affair ensued at the North Carolina Courage's weekly pre-match media conference on Thursday after the club announced the firing of head coach Sean Nahas late Wednesday evening.

The North Carolina Courage dismissed head coach Sean Nahas, announcing the news in a tersely worded statement posted to social media.

The North Carolina Courage, currently tied for the final playoff spot in the NWSL, fired coach Sean Nahas on Wednesday night. “The North Carolina Courage remain focused on the continued development of the team and maintaining a professional, competitive environment for players, staff and supporters,” the team said in a statement.