North Carolina Courage 2-1 Racing Louisville FC
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North Carolina Courage won: North Carolina Courage 2-1 Racing Louisville FC in the NWSL (Round 1) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina. North Carolina Courage goals: Ashley Sanchez 29', Ashley Sanchez 87'. Racing Louisville FC goals: Sarah Weber 45'+1. Expected goals: 1.54-2.50. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Ashley Sanchez (9).
Match report
North Carolina Courage beat Racing Louisville FC 2-1
North Carolina Courage edged Racing Louisville FC 2-1 at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday 14 March in NWSL.
Ashley Sanchez put North Carolina Courage ahead on 29' (1-0), Sarah Weber levelled for Racing Louisville FC on 45+1' (1-1) and Ashley Sanchez restored North Carolina Courage's lead on 87' (2-1).
Ashley Sanchez's 87' strike proved decisive.
North Carolina Courage had 63% of the ball, shots were 14-17 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.54-2.50. Racing Louisville FC created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 8,157. Referee: Jaclyn Metz.
Match stats
| North Carolina Courage | Racing Louisville FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 2.50 |
| Total shots | 14 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 27 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 406 (82%) | 183 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 13 |
Lineups
North Carolina Courage (4-4-2): Kailen Sheridan, Ryan Williams, Maycee Bell, Natalie Jacobs, Danielle Weatherholt, Carly Wickenheiser, Riley Jackson, Shinomi Koyama, Ashley Sanchez, Payton Linnehan, Hannah Betfort
Racing Louisville FC (4-4-2): Jordyn Bloomer, Lauren Milliet, Ellie Jean, Ella Hase, Quincy McMahon, Taylor Flint, Katie O'Kane, Emma Sears, Courtney Petersen, Kayla Fischer, Sarah Weber
Key events
- 29' · Goal · Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage)
- 40' · Yellow card · Natalie Jacobs (North Carolina Courage)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville FC)
- 62' · Substitution · Cortnee Vine for Payton Linnehan (North Carolina Courage)
- 68' · Substitution · Macey Hodge for Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville FC)
- 74' · Substitution · Lauryn Thompson for Hannah Betfort (North Carolina Courage)
- 75' · Substitution · Taylor White for Ella Hase (Racing Louisville FC)
- 87' · Substitution · Felicitas Rauch for Danielle Weatherholt (North Carolina Courage)
- 87' · Goal · Ashley Sanchez (North Carolina Courage)
- 89' · Substitution · Audrey Mckeen for Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville FC)
- 89' · Substitution · Macy Blackburn for Quincy McMahon (Racing Louisville FC)
All-time head-to-head
North Carolina Courage vs Racing Louisville FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won North Carolina Courage vs Racing Louisville FC?
North Carolina Courage won, 2-1 (NWSL) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is North Carolina Courage vs Racing Louisville FC?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 23:00 UTC at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina, NWSL.