Racing Louisville FC 1-2 Portland Thorns
Updated
Portland Thorns won: Racing Louisville FC 1-2 Portland Thorns in the NWSL (Round 19) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025 at Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky. Racing Louisville FC goals: Katie O'Kane 22'. Portland Thorns goals: Julie Dufour 31', Ellie Jean 90' (og). Expected goals: 2.83-1.92. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Jordyn Bloomer (9).
Match report
Portland Thorns beat Racing Louisville FC 2-1
Portland Thorns came from behind to beat Racing Louisville FC 2-1 away from home at Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday 6 September in NWSL.
Katie O'Kane put Racing Louisville FC ahead on 22' (1-0), Julie Dufour levelled for Portland Thorns on 31' (1-1) and an own goal by Ellie Jean restored Portland Thorns' lead on 90' (1-2).
A late own goal proved decisive.
Racing Louisville FC had 47% of the ball, shots were 24-15 (6-8 on target) and expected goals finished 2.83-1.92. Racing Louisville FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jordyn Bloomer (Racing Louisville) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 6,102. Referee: Gerald Flores.
Match stats
| Racing Louisville FC | Portland Thorns | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.83 | 1.92 |
| Total shots | 24 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Touches in opposition box | 39 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 222 (73%) | 297 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total shots | 24 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 8 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 17 | 12 |
Lineups
Racing Louisville FC (4-3-3): Jordyn Bloomer, Janine Sonis, Ellie Jean, Arin Wright, Courtney Petersen, Katie O'Kane, Savannah DeMelo, Ary Borges, Emma Sears, Sarah Weber, Ella Hase
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Kaitlyn Torpey, Isabella Bryld Obaze, Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, Olivia Moultrie, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming, Julie Dufour, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Katie O'Kane (Racing Louisville FC)
- 31' · Goal · Julie Dufour (Portland Thorns)
- 36' · Yellow card · Julie Dufour (Portland Thorns)
- 64' · Substitution · Mallie McKenzie for Kaitlyn Torpey (Portland Thorns)
- 64' · Substitution · Marie-Yasmine Alidou D'Anjou for Julie Dufour (Portland Thorns)
- 70' · Substitution · Marisa DiGrande for Katie O'Kane (Racing Louisville FC)
- 75' · Yellow card · Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns)
- 78' · Substitution · Makenna Morris for Ella Hase (Racing Louisville FC)
- 87' · Substitution · Daiane for Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns)
- 89' · Yellow card · Marie-Yasmine Alidou D'Anjou (Portland Thorns)
- 90' · Goal · Ellie Jean (Portland Thorns)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Bethany Balcer for Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville FC)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Hina Sugita for Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC)
All-time head-to-head
Racing Louisville FC vs Portland Thorns: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Racing Louisville FC vs Portland Thorns?
Portland Thorns won, 1-2 (NWSL) on Sat, 6 Sept 2025.
When and where is Racing Louisville FC vs Portland Thorns?
Sat, 6 Sept 2025, 00:00 UTC at Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky, NWSL.