Racing Louisville FC battles the North Carolina Courage

Late Goal Spoils Racing's Comeback Bid in Opener

Over the last year, Racing Louisville FC has made one thing clear: the team can take a punch. Louisville took one on the chin to open the 2026 NWSL season, falling 2-1 to the North Carolina Courage at First Horizon Stadium in Cary, N.C. The Courage prevailed on an 86th-minute Ashley Sanchez goal, which took a deflection and looped in over Louisville keeper Jordyn Bloomer's outstretched hands. Head coach Bev Yanez was ... Full Story