Rookie Sarah Weber Leads Racing Louisville to Thrilling Comeback Victory
Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville—Rookie Sarah Weber scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, propelling Racing Louisville to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over the Utah Royals in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night. This win marks Louisville’s fourth triumph in their last five matches, improving their record to 5-4-2, while the Royals (1-8-2) remain winless in their last seven games.
The match began with an early strike from Utah’s Brecken Mozingo in the third minute, but Louisville’s Emma Sears equalized shortly after with a stunning long-range shot. Ellie Jean then put the home team ahead at 2-1 with a header from a corner kick. However, Bianca St-Georges brought Utah back level in the 31st minute with a well-placed finish.
Things turned dire for the Royals when Ana Tejada received her second yellow card, leaving them with 10 players. Weber capitalized on the man advantage, scoring her first NWSL goal to seal the victory. In another matchup, the Seattle Reign secured a 2-1 win against the San Diego Wave, celebrating coach Laura Harvey’s record-breaking 250th game.
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