Overview: Louisville Outlasts Angel City in 3–2 Thriller

On May 24, 2025, Racing Louisville FC secured a gritty 3–2 victory over Angel City FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The match was a showcase of explosive offense, resilient defense, and a dramatic comeback that ultimately fell just short for the home team. With this win, Louisville continues to climb the NWSL standings, while Angel City is left searching for consistency.

First Half: Louisville Takes Control Early

Racing Louisville got off to a strong start with structured buildup and relentless pressure:

23rd minute: Taylor Flint opened the scoring with a precise shot from just outside the box, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Angel City.
Louisville controlled the midfield through Savannah DeMelo and Taylor Kornieck, disrupting Angel City's rhythm and forcing turnovers.
Angel City struggled to connect in the final third, generating minimal chances before the halftime whistle.

Angel City's Fightback Begins Early

48th minute: Riley Tiernan gave Angel City an early second-half spark, scoring just three minutes after the break. Her low shot from the right side beat the keeper and cut the deficit to 1–0, briefly swinging momentum toward the home side.

Despite the goal, Racing Louisville’s back-to-back strikes in the 53rd and 56th minutes immediately regained control for the visitors.

Second Half: A Scoring Surge for Racing

The second half began with Racing Louisville quickly asserting dominance:

53rd minute: Emma Sears doubled Louisville’s lead with a composed one-touch finish on a breakaway.
56th minute: Savannah DeMelo made it 3–1 just minutes later, capitalizing on another defensive breakdown from Angel City.

DeMelo’s Inspirational Performance

DeMelo’s goal came less than 24 hours after she publicly shared her diagnosis of Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism. Her strength, both emotional and physical, was on full display in one of the most memorable performances of the season.

Angel City's Fightback: Red Card Sparks Hope

Just when the match seemed out of reach, Angel City mounted a comeback:

In the 66th minute, Louisville’s Kayla Fischer received a straight red card for a high challenge on Sydney Leroux inside the box.

68th minute: Alyssa Thompson calmly converted the resulting penalty, bringing the score to 3–2.

From that point on, Angel City poured forward, exploiting their numerical advantage.

Late Drama but No Equalizer

Despite having nearly 62% possession and several close calls—including:

A near-post header from Claire Emslie
A curling shot from Clarisse Le Bihan that forced a diving save—

Angel City couldn’t break through the disciplined Louisville defense. The visitors held firm under constant pressure in the closing minutes, securing all three points.

Standings Implications

Both clubs now sit at 4-4-2 (W-L-D) with 14 points.
Louisville leapfrogs Angel City in the table due to goal differential and now sits firmly in playoff contention.
Angel City faces a pivotal stretch ahead to avoid falling into the bottom half of the league.

What’s Next

Angel City FC faces Chicago Stars next weekend, hoping to bounce back on home turf.
Racing Louisville FC returns to Lynn Family Stadium to take on the Utah Royals FC in front of a supportive home crowd.

Racing Louisville Fends Off Angel City in 3–2 Thriller at BMO Stadium