LOUISVILLE CITY FC VS LEXINGTON SC

Louisville City FC defeated Lexington SC on March 6, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Connor Cunningham)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Behind a pair of second-half goals, Louisville City FC defeated Lexington SC in the season-opening Commonwealth Cup.

Lexington took a 1-0 lead with a goal in the 17th minute.

But LouCity's Mukwelle Akale and Aiden McFadden both found the back of the net in the second half to pull ahead 2-1.

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Lexington originally scored an equalizer but ruled off for a handball

LouCity will host Miami FC for the first home match of the season on Saturday, March 14, at 4 p.m.

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