Racing Louisville FC 2-1 Seattle Reign
Updated
Racing Louisville FC won: Racing Louisville FC 2-1 Seattle Reign in the NWSL (Round 18) on Wed, 19 Aug 2026 at Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky. Racing Louisville FC goals: Emma Sears 35', Emma Sears 52'. Seattle Reign goals: Madison Mercado 19'. Expected goals: 1.34-2.47. Possession: 34-66. Player of the match: Emma Sears (8.7).
Match report
Racing Louisville FC beat Seattle Reign 2-1
Racing Louisville FC came from behind to beat Seattle Reign 2-1 at Lynn Family Stadium on Wednesday 19 August in NWSL.
Madison Mercado put Seattle Reign ahead on 19' (0-1), Emma Sears levelled for Racing Louisville FC on 35' (1-1) and added another on 52' (2-1).
Racing Louisville FC had 34% of the ball, shots were 8-22 (3-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.34-2.47. Seattle Reign created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Emma Sears (Racing Louisville) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 5,258. Referee: Brandon Stevis.
Match stats
| Racing Louisville FC | Seattle Reign | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 34 | 66 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.34 | 2.47 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 44 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 166 (69%) | 358 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 12 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 19 |
Lineups
Racing Louisville FC (5-3-2): Jordyn Bloomer, Mirann Gacioch, Arin Wright, Ellie Jean, Quincy McMahon, Makenna Morris, Taylor Flint, Katie O'Kane, Lauren Milliet, Emma Sears, Kayla Fischer
Seattle Reign (4-2-3-1): Claudia Dickey, Sofia Huerta, Phoebe McClernon, Ryanne Brown, Jordyn Bugg, Angharad James, Ainsley McCammon, Madison Mercado, Holly Noushin Ward, Nérilia Mondésir, Mia Fishel
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Madison Mercado (Seattle Reign)
- 33' · Yellow card · Angharad James (Seattle Reign)
- 35' · Goal · Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC)
- 52' · Goal · Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC)
- 55' · Substitution · Ella Hase for Makenna Morris (Racing Louisville FC)
- 62' · Substitution · Maddie Dahlien for Holly Noushin Ward (Seattle Reign)
- 62' · Substitution · Sally Menti for Mia Fishel (Seattle Reign)
- 62' · Substitution · Madison Curry for Ryanne Brown (Seattle Reign)
- 70' · Substitution · Maja Lardner for Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC)
- 70' · Substitution · Audrey Mckeen for Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville FC)
- 73' · Substitution · Emeri Adames for Nérilia Mondésir (Seattle Reign)
- 83' · Substitution · Brittany Ratcliffe for Angharad James (Seattle Reign)
- 83' · Substitution · Rachel Hill for Quincy McMahon (Racing Louisville FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Sarah Weber for Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC)
All-time head-to-head
Racing Louisville FC vs Seattle Reign: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Racing Louisville FC vs Seattle Reign?
Racing Louisville FC won, 2-1 (NWSL) on Wed, 19 Aug 2026.
When and where is Racing Louisville FC vs Seattle Reign?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 22:30 UTC at Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky, NWSL.