Racing Louisville FC Earn First Win of Season in 3-2 Victory Over Orlando Pride

NWSL

Apr 25

Racing Louisville finally broke through.

Behind a standout performance from Lauren Milliet, Racing Louisville FC secured a 3-2 win over Orlando Pride on April 24, 2026, earning their first victory of the NWSL season in a match filled with momentum swings and late drama.

Milliet Leads First-Half Breakthrough

Racing Louisville struck first through Lauren Milliet in the 19th minute, finishing off an attacking sequence to give the home side an early advantage.

Orlando responded just before halftime, with Barbra Banda scoring in stoppage time (45’+6) to level the match at 1-1 heading into the break.

Racing Responds Quickly After Halftime

Louisville wasted no time regaining control.

Sarah Weber restored the lead in the 47th minute, and just three minutes later, Milliet struck again in the 50th, completing her brace and extending Racing’s lead to 3-1.

The quick burst out of halftime proved to be the defining stretch of the match.

Late Push from Orlando Falls Short

Orlando made things tense late.

Barbra Banda added her second goal in stoppage time (90’+3) to cut the deficit to one, but Racing Louisville held on through the final moments to secure the result.

The win marked Louisville’s first of the 2026 season.

Key Performances

Lauren Milliet scored twice (19’, 50’)
Sarah Weber added the go-ahead goal (47’)
Barbra Banda scored both goals for Orlando (45’+6, 90’+3)

Final

Racing Louisville FC 3, Orlando Pride 2

Soccer

Sandra A.