Denver Summit FC vs Racing Louisville FC, 2026 NWSL, Regular Season
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt blocked. Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Quincy McMahon.
- 6': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Mirann Gacioch.
- 10': Offside, Denver Summit. Lindsey Heaps is caught offside.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Janine Sonis.
- 13': Katie O'Kane (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit).
- 15': Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit).
- 17': Mirann Gacioch (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit).
- 18': Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Foul by Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville).
- 19': Goal! Denver Summit 1, Racing Louisville 0. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Janine Sonis.
- 21': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Katie O'Kane.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 22': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Macey Hodge.
- 23': Delay in match because of an injury Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville).
- 24': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Attempt missed. Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan with a cross following a corner.
- 28': Foul by Macey Hodge (Racing Louisville).
- 28': Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Offside, Racing Louisville. Sarah Weber is caught offside.
- 30': Offside, Racing Louisville. Kayla Fischer is caught offside.
- 31': Offside, Racing Louisville. Emma Sears is caught offside.
- 32': Foul by Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville).
- 32': Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 35': Attempt missed. Devin Lynch (Denver Summit) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 36': Foul by Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville).
- 36': Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Janine Sonis.
- 39': Foul by Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville).
- 39': Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Eva Gaetino.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Emma Sears (Racing Louisville).
- 45'+1': Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Goal! Denver Summit 2, Racing Louisville 0. Kaleigh Kurtz (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Denver Summit 2, Racing Louisville 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Denver Summit 2, Racing Louisville 0.
- 46': Attempt missed. Kayla Fischer (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 47': Katie O'Kane (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit).
- 47': Offside, Racing Louisville. Emma Sears is caught offside.
- 48': Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Natasha Flint.
- 48': Delay in match because of an injury Devin Lynch (Denver Summit).
- 49': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 50': Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Janine Sonis.
- 51': Attempt missed. Makenna Morris (Racing Louisville) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 53': Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Janine Sonis with a cross.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 55': Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 55': Foul by Natalie Means (Denver Summit).
- 56': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 58': Makenna Morris (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit).
- 59': Goal! Denver Summit 3, Racing Louisville 0. Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 61': Attempt missed. Lauren Milliet (Racing Louisville) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 63': Substitution, Racing Louisville. Taylor White replaces Emma Sears.
- 66': Goal! Denver Summit 4, Racing Louisville 0. Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Natalie Means with a cross.
- 68': Goal! Denver Summit 5, Racing Louisville 0. Natasha Flint (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Melissa Kössler following a fast break.
- 70': Attempt blocked. Sarah Weber (Racing Louisville) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Makenna Morris.
- 70': Corner, Racing Louisville. Conceded by Kaleigh Kurtz.
- 71': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Mirann Gacioch.
- 72': Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Melissa Kössler with a headed pass following a corner.
- 73': Substitution, Racing Louisville. Ellie Jean replaces Quincy McMahon.
- 73': Substitution, Racing Louisville. Audrey McKeen replaces Sarah Weber.
- 73': Substitution, Racing Louisville. Rachel Hill replaces Kayla Fischer.
- 73': Substitution, Denver Summit. Ayo Oke replaces Natalie Means.
- 74': Handball by Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit).
- 74': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Melissa Kössler (Denver Summit) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 74': VAR Decision: No Goal Denver Summit 5-0 Racing Louisville.
- 78': Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
- 78': Substitution, Denver Summit. Emma Regan replaces Devin Lynch.
- 78': Katie O'Kane (Racing Louisville) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Emma Regan (Denver Summit).
- 79': Goal! Denver Summit 5, Racing Louisville 1. Taylor White (Racing Louisville) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Lauren Milliet with a cross.
- 80': Attempt missed. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ayo Oke.
- 81': Goal! Denver Summit 6, Racing Louisville 1. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Olivia Thomas.
- 83': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Arin Wright.
- 88': Foul by Rachel Hill (Racing Louisville).
- 88': Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Yazmeen Ryan.
- 88': Substitution, Denver Summit. Naomi Eto replaces Natasha Flint.
- 89': Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Makenna Morris.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Naomi Eto (Denver Summit) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Maddie Prohaska (Racing Louisville). Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Denver Summit 6, Racing Louisville 1.
- 0': Match ends, Denver Summit 6, Racing Louisville 1.
Statistics
LOU |
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|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 8 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 40.4 | Possession | 59.6 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 271 | Accurate Passes | 415 |
| 327 | Passes | 475 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 12 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 36 | Long Balls | 50 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 19 | Tackles | 7 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 28 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 28 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Venue: Centennial Stadium
Location: Centennial, USA
Attendance: 12,372
NWSL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham FC | 30 | +16 | 61 |
| 2 | San Diego Wave FC | 30 | +14 | 58 |
| 3 | Washington Spirit | 30 | +15 | 55 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 30 | +15 | 53 |
Line-Ups
Denver Summit FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abby Smith (GK) |
| 3 | Kaleigh Kurtz |
| 23 | Eva Gaetino |
| 6 | Janine Sonis |
| 4 | Natalie Means |
| 24 | Delanie Sheehan |
| 5 | Devin Lynch |
| 26 | Natasha Flint |
| 25 | Melissa Kössler |
| 9 | Yazmeen Ryan |
| 10 | Lindsey Heaps |
Racing Louisville FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maddie Prohaska (GK) |
| 3 | Arin Wright |
| 15 | Mirann Gacioch |
| 4 | Makenna Morris |
| 12 | Quincy McMahon |
| 2 | Lauren Milliet |
| 10 | Macey Hodge |
| 20 | Katie O'Kane |
| 42 | Sarah Weber |
| 13 | Emma Sears |
| 9 | Kayla Fischer |
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