The North Carolina Courage played its first NWSL game Friday night since the sudden firing of head coach Sean Nahas two days earlier.

The North Carolina Courage clarified in a statement Friday night why they fired former head coach Sean Nahas, citing “confounding performance issues, culture issues, and a perceived lack of fit that created an environment that club leadership felt was untenable to the point that change was necessary at the head coaching position.”

Sources told ESPN that the "multitude of factors" included the team's record, inconsistent play and a loss of faith in the direction of the team.

A “multitude of factors” went into the firing of North Carolina Courage coach Sean Nahas, sporting director Ceri Bowley said, but he would not elaborate.

The North Carolina Courage have fired head coach Sean Nahas, the club announced on Wednesday. Nahas has been the head coach of the team for nearly four years. The team's statement on Wednesday was only two sentences,

North Carolina Courage abruptly fired head coach Sean Nahas, citing a “multitude of factors,” leaving fans demanding answers.

A "multitude of factors" went into the firing of North Carolina Courage head coach Sean Nahas, franchise sporting director Ceri Bowley said Thursday, but would not elaborate.

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. What was originally intended to preview the team’s game versus the Houston Dash on Friday night,