CARY, N.C. (June 14, 2024) — North Carolina Courage announced today that EmergeOrtho will serve as the club's official team physician. The multi-year partnership provides comprehensive medical coverage for players, coaches and staff and strengthens EmergeOrtho's commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
“We are excited to embark on a promising partnership with EmergeOrtho that is built on a shared commitment to improving player health. EmergeOrtho will provide valuable expertise and convenience to help us make our players' health a top priority, ensuring they receive the highest level of medical care that fits into their busy schedules. Athlete health and wellness is a top priority for us and we are proud to partner with a proven full-service provider that cares about our clubs and players,” said Ralph Vuono, Courage's Chief Operating Officer.
“We are pleased to partner with the NC Courage, a championship professional sports team that is exploding in popularity. As the official team physicians and orthopedic surgeons, we are confident we can help the NC Courage continue their success on the field, just as EmergeOrtho's championship teams have been helping area patients live healthier, more active lives on and off the field for over 70 years,” said Dr. David Musante, president, EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region.
EmergeOrtho is the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state with more than 350 highly trained orthopedic surgeons, specialists and advanced practice physicians. The company's expert orthopedic team offers advanced expertise in bone, muscle and joint conditions. EmergeOrtho has more than 60 outpatient clinics in more than 28 counties across North Carolina, including 16 clinics in 10 counties in the Triangle region.
Last month, EmergeOrtho was also announced as North Carolina FC’s new kit partner, the official team physician, orthopedic urgent care and physical therapy provider for both the NC Courage and North Carolina FC teams, and the official orthopedic provider for NCFC.
In addition to partnering with EmergeOrtho, Courage has hired Katie Rosenthal as its second full-time athletic trainer. Rosenthal has worked with the team for multiple seasons in a contract position.
About the Emerging Triangle Region
Since 1952, EmergeOrtho Triangle Region has been a leading provider of comprehensive specialty orthopedic care. Services include spine, sports medicine, joint replacement and reconstruction, hand and upper extremity, foot and ankle, and interventional pain management. In addition to orthopedic care, EmergeOrtho offers physical therapy, hand therapy, advanced MRI imaging, and a network of walk-in orthopedic urgent cares open seven days a week. With 16 offices in 10 counties in and around the Triangle region, we are staffed by top medical professionals. Our ultimate goal is to provide convenient access and help our patients get stronger, healthier, and recover better.
For more information, visit https://emergeortho.com/triangle-region/.
About North Carolina College: North Carolina Courage will play its eighth competitive season in 2024 since beginning play in the National Women's Soccer League (USSF Division I) in 2017. The Courage was formed after Steve Malik acquired the Western New York Flash and relocated the franchise to Cary, North Carolina, and plays its home games at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Courage is the winningest club in NWSL history, having won seven league trophies, including three NWSL Shield championships (2017, 2018, 2019), two NWSL Championships (2018, 2019), and two UKG NWSL Challenge Cup championships (2022, 2023). The Courage also won the 2018 ICC Championship. Follow the Courage on their website at www.nccourage.com and on social media at @TheNCCourage.