Racing's Sears Scores, Assists in Historic USWNT Debut
October 27, 2024 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Racing Louisville FC News Release
Racing Louisville FC's own Emma Sears reacts following her goal
(Racing Louisville FC, Credit: NWSL)
The U.S. Women's National team on Sunday rallied to defeat Iceland by a 3-1 score, and Racing Louisville FC's own Emma Sears played a major part in the result.
Sears, who came on at Nashville's Geodis Park as a 56th-minute substitute, assisted the Americans' equalizer before tacking on a goal of her own - this all in her international debut at any level in the red, white and blue.
The Racing rookie forward Sears first found Lynn Williams on a touch toward goal that Williams finished to level the score in the 72nd minute. After Lindsey Horan scored the USWNT's go-ahead goal, Sears scored one of her own three minutes into second half stoppage time.
The performance made Sears only the fourth player in USWNT history to tally both a goal and assist while earning a first cap. She's also the 23rd USWNT player to score on her debut.
Sears, 23, arrived to Louisville as a second round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft out of Ohio State. She's gone on to score 5 goals in 25 league appearances with Racing in contention to qualify for the playoffs next Sunday in the club's regular season finale at San Diego Wave FC.
First, Sears could star for the USWNT at Lynn Family Stadium when the Americans play in Louisville this Wednesday for the first time in 20 years. Kickoff for the friendly against Argentina is set for 7 p.m. with limited tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Images from this story
 Racing Louisville FC's own Emma Sears reacts following her goal (NWSL) |
National Women's Soccer League Stories from October 27, 2024
- Racing's Sears Scores, Assists in Historic USWNT Debut - Racing Louisville FC
- One Week Away: Fees on Us - San Diego Wave FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Racing Louisville FC Stories
- Star Midfielder Flint Re-Signs with Racing on Multi-Year Deal
- Racing Tunes up for the Women's Cup with Friendly Draw vs. Lexington SC
- What to Watch for as Racing Hosts Lexington SC in Friendly
- Racing Adds International Spot, Anderson Departs
- Racing Home Game Versus Kansas City Selected for Prime Video
