Portland Thorns FC Hosts Racing Louisville FC in NWSL Clash

NEW YORK, April 27, 2025 — Racing Louisville FC will travel to Portland to face the Thorns FC in a regular season match of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) this Sunday afternoon. The Thorns are currently the fifth-ranked team in the league, holding a record of 2-2-2 through six matches this season, while Racing Louisville sits at 12th, with a record of 1-1-3.

The match is set to kick off at 4 p.m. ET at Providence Park. Viewers can catch the game live on KPDX – FOX12+ or stream it on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.

The Thorns recently snapped a losing streak with a dominant 4-1 victory against Gotham FC. They previously lost 1-0 to Seattle but bounced back with goals from Marie-Yasmine Alison, Caiya Hanks, Jayden Perry, and Deyna Castellanos. Portland’s record in the regular season stands at 2-0-1, showing a strong home advantage this season.

Racing Louisville, on the other hand, is still seeking a strong result after losing 4-1 to San Diego Wave in their previous outing. Their current standing leaves them with just four points, which ties them with Houston and Utah but trails behind on goal differential.

Emma Spears and Ary Borges are the only players to find the net for Louisville this season, totaling two and one goals respectively. Spears has played five matches, while Borges has appeared in one. The team aims to improve their performance in the coming weeks, as they face challenges against Houston Dash and Gotham FC in their upcoming fixtures.

As the two teams prepare for the match, both will be eager to secure crucial points to advance in the standings. The Thorns look to extend their unbeaten home run, while Racing Louisville seeks to turn around their early-season struggles.