Davis scores the go-ahead goal in Boston’s 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Deja Davis scored a header in the 51st minute, giving the Boston Legacy a crucial 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville in the National Women's Soccer League on Friday night. The win came after a rain delay of over an hour at Gillette Stadium. The Legacy, currently 9-14-5, had already been eliminated from the playoffs, while Racing Louisville, at 7-18-3, had also been eliminated from postseason contention.

Amanda Gutierres gave the Legacy an early lead in the ninth minute off a cross from Bianca St-Georges. Kayla Fischer equalized for Louisville in the 22nd minute due to a mistake by Boston goalkeeper Laurel Ivory. Davis became the first player in NWSL history to score on her debut, netting the go-ahead goal in the 51st minute. Despite forward Gift Monday joining the Legacy from the Washington Spirit the previous week, she was unable to participate due to international commitments.

Boston was without their starting goalkeeper, Casey Murphy, who had been placed on the season-ending injury list due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee.