Venue & Kickoff
- Location: Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, Kentucky
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Broadcast: Prime Video (national), Sports Talk 790 AM (radio)
- Capacity: 11,700
Weather Forecast (Louisville, KY – Kickoff)
- Conditions: Partly cloudy, warm
- Temperature: ~80°F at kickoff, mid‑70s by full time
- Wind: Light SSW at 4–6 mph
- Precipitation: <10%
- Impact: Minimal; ideal playing conditions
Injury Report
Racing Louisville
- No major injuries reported; full-strength squad expected
Portland Thorns
- No major injuries reported; key starters available
Recent Form
Racing Louisville (Last 5): D‑W‑D‑D‑L
- Unbeaten in last 4 (2W, 2D)
- 9 points from last 4 matches
Portland Thorns (Last 5): L‑L‑W‑D‑L
- On a 2‑match losing streak
- Most recent loss to last-place Utah Royals
Key Player Matchups
- Savannah DeMelo (LOU) vs. Sam Coffey (POR)
- DeMelo: Creative engine, 2 goals, 2 assists
- Coffey: Midfield anchor, 2 assists, dictates tempo
- Emma Sears (LOU) vs. Reilyn Turner (POR)
- Sears: 6 goals in 12 matches, top Louisville scorer
- Turner: 4 goals, pacey forward threat
- Katie Lund (LOU) vs. Sophia Smith (POR)
- Lund: Reliable shot-stopper, 22% clean sheet rate
- Smith: Game-breaking attacker, key to Portland’s offense
Series History
- All-Time: Portland leads 5‑2‑2
- Last Meeting: Apr 27, 2025 — 3‑3 draw at Providence Park
- Recent Trend: Louisville unbeaten in last 2 vs. Portland (1W, 1D)
Betting Trends
- Racing Louisville: 5‑game unbeaten streak at home vs. top‑6 teams; BTTS in 4 of last 5
- Portland Thorns: Winless in last 2 away to Louisville; OVER 2.5 in 3 of last 4 H2H
- Head-to-Head: 67% of last 9 meetings over 2.5 goals; 44% BTTS
MATCH ODDS
Racing Louisville FC + 175 Draw + 275 Portland Thorns + 110
Over 3.5 + 115 Under 3.5 – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
