NJ/NY Gotham FC recorded their fourth straight win, defeating Racing Louisville FC 2-0 in NWSL action on Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky.
Gotham’s strong performance has seen them move up to fourth place in the current standings with 24 points (7 wins, 2 losses, 3 ties), while Louisville (3 wins, 3 losses, 6 ties, 15 points) saw their two-game winning streak come to an end.
Midfielder Crystal Dunn passed the ball to fellow midfielder Yazmin Ryan, who fired a right-footed shot from outside the box into the bottom left corner of the goal for a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute.
It was Ryan’s first goal of the season.
The score remained tied until Gotham added another goal in the 53rd minute.
Defender Mandy Freeman crossed for forward Ella Stevens, who fired a shot from the left side of the box into the bottom right corner of the goal.
The goal was Stevens’ fifth of the season.
