A striking shield shaped crest that encapsulates the teams identity regional pride and womens soccer heritage Dominated by Atlantic blue and cardinal redcolors inspired by the state flag and birdthe crest features bold white NC letters separated by a distinctive five point white star whose uniquely shaped lower right point symbolizes the Research Triangle area At the base of the crest a gold lioness head pays homage to the original Carolina Courage representing strength courage and the empowerment of women Encircled by a southern gold border and highlighted by a gold COURAGE wordmark the logo weaves together state symbolism local roots and a legacy of excellence making it an instantly recognizable and meaningful emblem for both the club and its supporters