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Jackson and Schlegel score in North Carolina's win over Denver Summit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Jackson and Schlegel score in North Carolina's win over Denver Summit

Summary

North Carolina defeated the Denver Summit 2-0 on August 5 in the National Women’s Soccer League. After a scoreless first half, Riley Jackson converted a penalty kick in the 48th minute to put North Carolina ahead. Ally Schlegel added a second goal in the 81st minute. North Carolina goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan recorded six saves, marking her fifth clean sheet of the season. Denver's Lindsey Heaps was a late scratch from the lineup. Both teams will play again on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Riley Jackson scored the first goal from a penalty kick.
•Ally Schlegel added a second goal late in the match.
•Kailen Sheridan recorded six saves for North Carolina.
•Denver captain Lindsey Heaps was a late scratch.
•Both teams play again on Saturday.

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4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson, Schlegel score in North Carolina's 2-0 victory at expansion Denver

What they're saying

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Riley Jackson and Ally Schlegel scored and North Carolina downed the Denver Summit 2-0 on Wednesday night in the lone midweek match in the National Women’s Soccer League. After a scoreless first half, Summit defender Eva Gaetino took down Erica Parkinson and the Courage (8-6-3) were awarded a penalty kick. Jackson converted to give North Carolina the lead in the 48th minute.
— Yahoo Sports

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