NWSL Match Preview: Portland Thorns (6-1-1) vs. Racing Louisville FC (1-5-1)

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Quick comparison

AttributePortland ThornsRacing Louisville FCKickoff / Venue
Record6‑1‑11‑5‑16:30 PM local — Lynn Family Stadium
Recent form (last 5)W W W D WL L W L LWin probability: Portland 44.7% ; Louisville 27.3%
Primary threatsO. Moultrie; R. TurnerS. Weber; E. SearsTickets / schedule listed on club and ticket sites.

Venue, date & kickoff

Match is at Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY, listed on Racing Louisville’s official schedule with a 6:30 PM local kickoff.

Weather outlook

Short forecast: mild early‑May conditions, low chance of showers (typical for Louisville this time of year). No official hourly forecast was available in the sources consulted; check a local weather service the day before for final conditions.

Injury report & data gaps

No official, up‑to‑date injury list or team release was found in the schedule/ticket pages or the sports feed consulted; injury status is currently unavailable and should be checked on each club’s official channels before placing wagers.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Racing Louisville (1‑5‑1)

Recent results:

L 0–1 vs Gotham FC

L 0–1 vs Washington Spirit

W 3–2 vs Orlando Pride

L 3–4 vs Houston Dash

L 1–2 vs Seattle Reign FC

Portland Thorns (6‑1‑1)

Recent results:

W 2–0 vs Chicago Stars

W 2–0 vs San Diego Wave

W 2–1 vs Angel City

D 2–2 vs North Carolina Courage

W 2–0 vs Kansas City Current

Team form & player matchups

Portland’s 6‑1‑1 start reflects a balanced attack and stout defense; recent outcomes show a string of wins and one draw. Louisville’s 1‑5‑1 record and recent losses indicate defensive vulnerability and inconsistent scoring. Key matchups: Portland creators (Moultrie, Turner) vs Louisville creators (Weber, Sears) — Portland’s transition game should test Louisville’s backline.

PLAYER MATCHUPS TO WATCH

Racing Louisville

S. Weber (#42) — 3 goals in 7 matches; primary scoring threat.

T. Flint (#26) — 2 goals; strong late‑run midfielder.

E. Sears (#13) — 3 assists; key creator.

Portland Thorns

O. Moultrie (#13) — 4 goals, 3 assists; elite dual‑threat midfielder.

R. Turner (#66) — 4 goals; vertical threat in transition.

P. Tordin (#19) — 3 goals, 3 assists; dynamic wide attacker.

Series history & context

Comprehensive all‑time series details were not available in the sources reviewed; historical head‑to‑head data should be pulled from league archives for publication. Current competitive context favors Portland based on form and league metrics.

SERIES HISTORY

Portland leads the all‑time series: 6 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws

Last five meetings:

Sep 5, 2025: Portland 2–1 Louisville

Apr 27, 2025: Portland 3–3 Louisville

Oct 19, 2024: Louisville 1–0 Portland

Mar 30, 2024: Portland 2–2 Louisville

Sep 2, 2023: Louisville 2–1 Portland

MATCH ODDS

Portland Thorns               – 115

Racing Louisville FC        + 270

Draw                                     + 240

Over 2.5 – 110                   Under 2.5 – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 7, 2026

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