Racing Louisville secured a 3-1 win over Orlando Pride on Saturday, snapping a rough start and moving the club back into the conversation for a playoff spot.
The victory was anchored by a brace from forward Emma Sears, who struck in the 68th and 86th minutes after being set up by veteran midfielder Lauren Milliet.
Sears, already a regular with the U.S. women’s national team, became the youngest goalscorer in franchise history at just 17 years old.
A Debut to Remember
Midfielder Audrey McKeen capped the night with her first professional goal in the 16th minute, a milestone that underscored the team’s depth and youthful energy.
Coach Bev Yanez’s tactical adjustments have paid off, as the club’s recent run of three wins in four games lifted their record to 17 points, just six behind the final playoff berth.
Orlando Pride, still reeling from a 5-0 defeat to North Carolina Courage the previous week, were unable to contain the Louisville attack and now face a steep climb to revive their season.
The win not only highlights Sears’s growing influence but also signals that Racing Louisville could translate early-season promise into a sustained playoff push.