Racing Louisville FC vs Portland Thorns FC, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSLRacing Louisville FC edge Portland Thorns with late goal
Racing Louisville FC, buoyed by the efforts of Taylor Flint, beat the Portland Thorns 1-0 at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Offside, Racing Louisville FC. Janine Beckie is caught offside.
- 5': Foul by Courtney Petersen (Racing Louisville FC).
- 5': Izzy D'Aquila (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Attempt missed. Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Izzy D'Aquila.
- 6': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 6': Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Delay in match because of an injury Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC).
- 8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Payton Linnehan.
- 10': Foul by Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC).
- 10': Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns).
- 12': Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Attempt saved. Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 19': Attempt saved. Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 20': Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 20': Foul by Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns).
- 23': Attempt missed. Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emma Sears with a cross.
- 25': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 25': Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Delay in match because of an injury Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC).
- 27': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 29': Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Attempt saved. Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 30': Foul by Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC).
- 30': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC).
- 31': Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 32': Offside, Racing Louisville FC. Bethany Balcer is caught offside.
- 34': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Arin Wright.
- 37': Foul by Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns).
- 37': Janine Beckie (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC).
- 39': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 39': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Janine Beckie.
- 40': Attempt missed. Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 40': Foul by Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns).
- 40': Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC).
- 42': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Racing Louisville FC 0, Portland Thorns 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Racing Louisville FC 0, Portland Thorns 0.
- 46': Foul by Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns).
- 46': Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns).
- 49': Foul by Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC).
- 49': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 50': Foul by Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns).
- 50': Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Payton Linnehan.
- 54': Foul by Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns).
- 54': Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt saved. Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Arin Wright.
- 56': Foul by Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC).
- 56': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Nicole Payne (Portland Thorns).
- 59': Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Foul by Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC).
- 61': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Sophia Smith replaces Payton Linnehan.
- 62': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Christine Sinclair.
- 65': Attempt missed. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 66': Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns).
- 66': Delay in match because of an injury Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC).
- 68': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 70': Attempt saved. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Reyna Reyes.
- 71': Foul by Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns).
- 71': Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Substitution, Racing Louisville FC. Kayla Fischer replaces Savannah DeMelo.
- 71': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Izzy D'Aquila.
- 72': Hand ball by Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns).
- 72': Attempt saved. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 73': Corner, Racing Louisville FC. Conceded by Becky Sauerbrunn.
- 74': Foul by Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC).
- 74': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Attempt saved. Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 77': Attempt saved. Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Emma Sears.
- 79': Foul by Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC).
- 79': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns).
- 80': Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card.
- 83': Delay in match because of an injury Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC).
- 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 84': Substitution, Racing Louisville FC. Ary Borges replaces Marisa DiGrande.
- 87': Foul by Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns).
- 87': Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Corner, Racing Louisville FC. Conceded by Reilyn Turner.
- 88': Goal! Racing Louisville FC 1, Portland Thorns 0. Taylor Flint (Racing Louisville FC) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Janine Beckie with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Substitution, Racing Louisville FC. Maddie Pokorny replaces Janine Beckie.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Foul by Bethany Balcer (Racing Louisville FC).
- 90'+3': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 90'+5': Foul by Ary Borges (Racing Louisville FC).
- 90'+5': Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie following a set piece situation.
- 90'+7': Offside, Portland Thorns. Sophia Smith is caught offside.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Racing Louisville FC 1, Portland Thorns 0.
- 0': Match ends, Racing Louisville FC 1, Portland Thorns 0.
Statistics
 POR |
LOU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 6 |
| 54.1 | Possession | 45.9 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 453 | Accurate Passes | 364 |
| 555 | Passes | 458 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 8 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 46 | Long Balls | 52 |
| 6 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.1 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 10 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 18 |
| 14 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 14 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Lynn Family Stadium
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Attendance: 5,905
Venue: Lynn Family Stadium
Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Attendance: 5,905
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pride | 26 | +26 | 60 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 26 | +23 | 56 |
| 3 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 26 | +21 | 56 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 26 | +26 | 55 |
Line-Ups
Racing Louisville FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Katie Lund (GK) |
| 20 | Abby Erceg |
| 3 | Arin Wright |
| 11 | Courtney Petersen |
| 2 | Lauren Milliet |
| 7 | Savannah DeMelo |
| 14 | Marisa DiGrande |
| 26 | Taylor Flint  |
| 88 | Bethany Balcer |
| 16 | Janine Beckie |
| 13 | Emma Sears |
Portland Thorns FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Shelby Hogan (GK) |
| 4 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
| 5 | Isabella Obaze |
| 2 | Reyna Reyes |
| 11 | Nicole Payne |
| 21 | Jessie Fleming |
| 15 | Payton Linnehan |
| 17 | Sam Coffey |
| 12 | Christine Sinclair |
| 13 | Olivia Moultrie |
| 24 | Izzy D'Aquila |
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