Match summary
Utah Royals defeated Racing Louisville FC 2-1 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 · J8 ·
Context
- America First Field — Sandy, United States
- Attendance: 6,514 / 20,213 (32.2%)
- Referee: Elton García
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, utah Royals controlled 65% of the ball against 35%. Utah Royals produced the highest xG total (2.42 to 1.08). Utah Royals recorded more shots (18 to 8), including 4 on target against 2.
Utah Royals created 2 big chances against 1. Utah Royals completed more passes (329 to 146), with 78% accuracy against 64%. Racing Louisville FC won a larger share of duels (60%).
Utah Royals was more present in the opposition box (24 touches to 16). Racing Louisville FC made 17 interceptions and 47 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Utah Royals (4-2-3-1) · Racing Louisville FC (4-2-3-1)
Utah Royals — Coach: Jimmy Coenraets · Racing Louisville FC — Coach: Bev Yanez
Starting lineups
Utah Royals · 4-2-3-1
Janni Thomsen, Paige Cronin (Captain), Kate Del Fava, Cloé Lacasse, Mandy McGlynn, Narumi Miura, Kiana Palacios, Nuria Rábano, Kaleigh Riehl, Mina Tanaka, Ana Tejada.
Racing Louisville FC · 4-2-3-1
Ella Hase, Jordyn Bloomer, Kayla Fischer, Taylor Flint, Macey Hodge, Quincy McMahon, Lauren Milliet, Katie O'Kane, Courtney Petersen, Emma Sears, Arin Wright (Captain).
Highest-rated player
Kayla Fischer earned the highest rating of the match (7.8) for Racing Louisville FC. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
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