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Racing Louisville Beats Seattle Reign 2-1 at Lynn Family Stadium

Extending Racing's club-record four-game winning streak, the victory exposed Seattle's recurring finishing problems and late defensive lapses.

Overview

  • Racing Louisville won 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to a brace from Emma Sears, who scored the equalizer in the 35th minute and the go-ahead goal in the 52nd.
  • Both Racing goals sprang from turnovers in transition and were assisted by Lauren Milliet, whose two assists tied her with Sears for the team lead in assists.
  • Seattle controlled possession with about 66 percent and took 22 shots but managed only five on target, continuing a season-long pattern of high volume but low finishing.
  • Reign coach Laura Harvey faulted her team for losing the plan after a strong start and said injured players including Sam Meza and Jess Fishlock will be assessed before Saturday's game in Kansas City.
  • The result improved Racing to 7-11-2 and five wins in six matches while leaving Seattle around .500 at 8-8-3, underlining a momentum shift that could affect the playoff race in the coming weeks.