Match summary
North Carolina Courage 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 · J9 ·
Context
- Lynn Family Stadium — Louisville, United States
- Attendance: 5,942 / 11,700 (50.8%)
- Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva
Statistical analysis
In a tight contest, north Carolina Courage controlled 54% of the ball against 46%. Racing Louisville FC produced the highest xG total (2.04 to 1.49). Racing Louisville FC recorded more shots (18 to 11), including 3 on target against 4.
Racing Louisville FC created 2 big chances against 1. North Carolina Courage completed more passes (325 to 252), with 78% accuracy against 75%. North Carolina Courage won a larger share of duels (54%).
Racing Louisville FC was more present in the opposition box (29 touches to 26). Racing Louisville FC made 11 interceptions and 54 recoveries.
Tactical approach
Racing Louisville FC (4-2-3-1) · North Carolina Courage (4-3-3)
Racing Louisville FC — Coach: Bev Yanez · North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind
Starting lineups
Racing Louisville FC · 4-2-3-1
Jordyn Bloomer, Kayla Fischer, Taylor Flint, Macey Hodge, Quincy McMahon, Lauren Milliet, Makenna Morris, Katie O'Kane, Courtney Petersen, Emma Sears, Arin Wright (Captain).
North Carolina Courage · 4-3-3
Manaka Matsukubo, Ally Schlegel, Evelyn Ijeh, Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, Ashley Sanchez, Kailen Sheridan (Captain), Uno Shiragaki, Talia Staude, Dani Weatherholt, Ryan Williams.
Highest-rated player
Evelyn Ijeh earned the highest rating of the match (8.2) for North Carolina Courage. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
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