LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Racing Louisville FC sent another popular player packing on Monday, dealing striker Ebony Salmon to the Houston Dash …

This was the first win for Racing (5-12-5) since claiming The Women's Cup back on Aug. 21.

Racing will get a little time off to recover and prepare for a visit from Portland July 3.

While Salmon’s goal was a revelation, the goalkeeping of Michelle Betos was the reason for the victory. She is putting together one of the best goalkeeping seasons in the NWSL, despite the numbers allowed.

Just 20 years old, Salmon scored 18 goals the past two seasons for Bristol City.

A hometown hero led Racing to its first regular-season victory in franchise history.

Racing Louisville FC opened its first regular season in National Women’s Soccer League competition by scoring a point – but not a goal. The 0-0 tie with Kansas City on Saturday was the club’s second straight clean sheet.

A 20-year-old who came up through the Aston Villa Academy, Salmon starred during the 2020-2021 FA Women’s Super League campaign.