2025 Racing Louisville FC season
| 2025 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| General manager | Caitlyn Flores Milby | ||
| Head coach | Bev Yanez | ||
| Stadium | Lynn Family Stadium (capacity: 11,700) | ||
| 2025 | 7th of 14 | ||
| Playoffs | Quarterfinals | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Emma Sears (10) All: Emma Sears (10) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 8,113 | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 2,847 | ||
| Average home league attendance | 5,409 | ||
| Biggest win | 2–0 (Jun 20 vs. ORL) | ||
| Biggest defeat | 1–4 (Apr 19 at SD) | ||
|
| |||
| All statistics correct as of November 8, 2025. | |||
The 2025 Racing Louisville FC season was the team's fifth season as a professional women's soccer team. Racing Louisville FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the United States.
Racing Louisville finished the season in 7th place and qualified for the NWSL playoffs for the first time in history; it also marked the first year in which the club did not end the NWSL year in 9th. In Louisville's first-round playoff match against the Washington Spirit, Kayla Fischer scored a stoppage-time equalizer to push the game into extra time, but Racing were eventually vanquished on penalties.
At the end of the season, Bev Yanez was named NWSL Coach of the Year,[1] and both Taylor Flint and Emma Sears received berths on the NWSL Second XI.[2]
Background
In 2024, Racing Louisville finished in ninth place for the fourth year in a row, falling just outside of a playoff berth.[3] However, under new head coach Bev Yanez, the Racing managed to set new single-season club records in total points, goals scored, and total home attendance.[4]
Offseason transactions
In the offseason, Racing re-signed multiple players, including captain Arin Wright[5][6] and eventual starting goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer.[7][8] The club took advantage of the elimination of the NWSL Draft by signing a large group of rookies; many of Louisville's college signings eventually became regular contributors throughout the season,[9] such as Ella Hase,[10] Katie O'Kane,[11] and Sarah Weber.[12] The offseason included the departures of Abby Erceg and Parker Goins, two players who had been at Louisville for multiple seasons.[4] South African midfielder Linda Motlhalo was the third and final player to leave Louisville over the winter.[13]
Kit changes
As part of a league-wide refresh,[14] Racing Louisville announced its new secondary kit, called 'Roots', in February 2025.[15] The new jerseys are colored a solid dark green, celebrating the "common ground connection between Racing and the Louisville community."[16]
Team
Coaching staff
- As of August 30, 2025[17]
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |  Beverly Yanez
|
| Assistant coach | Mitch Sowerby
|
| Goalkeeper coach | Sergio Gonzalez
|
| Support | |
| Head athletic trainer | Tara Condon |
| Assistant athletic trainer | Isabelle Clarke |
| Head equipment manager | Sarah Kanuch |
Current squad
- As of October 18, 2025
| No. | Nat. | Name | Date of birth (age) | Since | Previous team | Notes[a] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||
| 1 |
|
Katie Lund | November 27, 1996 (aged 28) | 2021 | Washington Spirit
|
– |
| 24 |
|
Jordyn Bloomer | October 14, 1997 (aged 27) | 2022 | Wisconsin Badgers
|
– |
| 33 | 
|
Cristina Roque | November 6, 2001 (aged 23) | 2025 | Utah Royals
|
– |
| 77 |
|
Madison White | June 15, 2001 (aged 23) | 2024 | Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
– |
| 99 |
|
Olivia Sekany | December 29, 1998 (aged 26) | 2023 | Washington Huskies
|
|
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 |
|
Lauren Milliet | December 1, 1996 (aged 28) | 2021 | North Carolina Courage
|
– |
| 3 |
|
Arin Wright | December 25, 1992 (aged 32) | 2024 | Chicago Red Stars
|
– |
| 4 |
|
Makenna Morris | April 26, 2002 (aged 22) | 2025 | Washington Spirit
|
– |
| 5 |
|
Ellie Jean | January 31, 1997 (aged 28) | 2024 | NJ/NY Gotham FC
|
– |
| 6 |
|
Ella Hase | July 12, 2002 (aged 22) | 2025 | Duke Blue Devils
|
– |
| 11 |
|
Courtney Petersen | October 28, 1997 (aged 27) | 2024 | Houston Dash
|
– |
| 12 |
|
Allie George | March 25, 2003 (aged 21) | 2025 | Virginia Tech Hokies
|
– |
| 17 |
|
Maddie Pokorny | November 24, 1996 (aged 28) | 2023 |  HB Køge
|
– |
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 7 |
|
Savannah DeMelo | March 26, 1998 (aged 26) | 2022 | USC Trojans
|
– |
| 8 | 
|
Ary Borges | December 28, 1999 (aged 25) | 2023 | Palmeiras
|
INT |
| 9 |
|
Kayla Fischer | January 5, 2000 (aged 25) | 2023 | Ohio State Buckeyes
|
– |
| 14 |
|
Marisa DiGrande | February 5, 1997 (aged 28) | 2024 | Houston Dash
|
– |
| 19 |
|
Jordan Baggett | October 28, 1996 (aged 28) | 2023 | Washington Spirit
|
– |
| 20 |
|
Katie O'Kane | January 18, 2002 (aged 23) | 2025 | Utah Utes
|
– |
| 26 |
|
Taylor Flint | November 22, 1998 (aged 26) | 2024 | San Diego Wave FC
|
– |
| 32 |
|
Avery Kalitta | July 15, 2003 (aged 21) | 2025 | Michigan Wolverines
|
– |
| Forwards | ||||||
| 13 |
|
Emma Sears | February 23, 2001 (aged 24) | 2024 | Ohio State Buckeyes
|
– |
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|
Janine Sonis | August 20, 1994 (aged 30) | 2024 | Portland Thorns
|
– |
| 22 |
|
Kirsten Wright | September 8, 1998 (aged 26) | 2022 | Texas Tech Red Raiders
|
, ML
|
| 29 | 
|
Uchenna Kanu | June 20, 1997 (aged 27) | 2023 |  Tigres UANL
|
INT |
| 42 |
|
Sarah Weber | February 14, 2003 (aged 22) | 2025 | Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
– |
| 88 |
|
Bethany Balcer | March 7, 1997 (aged 28) | 2024 | Seattle Reign FC
|
– |
- ^ denotes a season-ending injury.
Out on loan
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | FW |  NZL
|
Milly Clegg (on loan to Halifax Tides FC) |
Competitions
Win Draw Loss
Preseason
Racing Louisville played in three closed-door preseason friendlies prior to kicking off the NWSL regular season in March.[18]
| February 20 | Racing Louisville FC | – | Washington Spirit | Bradenton, Florida |
| Stadium: IMG Academy | ||||
| Note: Closed-door scrimmage. No scoreline announced. | ||||
| February 23 | Racing Louisville FC | – | Kansas City Current | Bradenton, Florida |
| Stadium: IMG Academy | ||||
| Note: Closed-door scrimmage. No scoreline announced. | ||||
| March 8 | Chicago Stars FC | – | Racing Louisville FC | West Lafayette, Indiana |
| Stadium: Purdue University | ||||
| Note: Closed-door scrimmage. No scoreline announced. | ||||
Regular season
| March 15 1 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–1 | North Carolina Courage | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 5:00 pm ET |
|
Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 2,847 Referee: Adorae Monroy |
| March 22 2 | Bay FC | 2–0 | Racing Louisville FC | San Jose, California |
| 10:00 pm ET | Report |
|
Stadium: PayPal Park Attendance: 14,742 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
| March 30 3 | Chicago Stars FC | 0–1 | Racing Louisville FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
| 4:00 pm ET | Report |
|
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium Attendance: 1,806 Referee: Laura Rodriguez |
| April 12 4 | Racing Louisville FC | 0–2 | Washington Spirit | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 5:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 7,886 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| April 19 5 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–4 | San Diego Wave FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 3:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 4,431 Referee: Jaclyn Metz |
| April 27 6 | Portland Thorns FC | 3–3 | Racing Louisville FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 4:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 16,219 Referee: Corbyn May |
| May 2 7 | Houston Dash | 1–2 | Racing Louisville FC | Houston, Texas |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium Attendance: 5,765 Referee: Marie Durr |
| May 9 8 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–0 | Gotham FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 5,495 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
| May 16 9 | Racing Louisville FC | 0–1 | Seattle Reign FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 3,039 Referee: Iryna Petrunok |
| May 24 10 | Angel City FC | 2–3 | Racing Louisville FC | Los Angeles, California |
| 10:00 pm ET |
|
Report | Stadium: BMO Stadium Attendance: 16,740 Referee: Elvis Osmanovic |
| June 6 11 | Racing Louisville FC | 3–2 | Utah Royals | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report |
|
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 3,951 Referee: Adorae Monroy |
| June 14 12 | Kansas City Current | 4–2 | Racing Louisville FC | Kansas City, Missouri |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: CPKC Stadium Attendance: 11,500 Referee: Jaclyn Metz |
| June 20 13 | Racing Louisville FC | 2–0 | Orlando Pride | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report |
|
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 5,469 Referee: John Matto |
| August 1 14 | Racing Louisville FC | 0–2 | Kansas City Current | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 8,113 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| August 9 15 | Orlando Pride | 1–1 | Racing Louisville FC | Orlando Pride |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium Attendance: 7,003 Referee: Iryna Petrunok |
| August 15 16 | Washington Spirit | 2–2 | Racing Louisville FC | Washington, D.C. |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 11,691 Referee: John Matto |
| August 24 17 | San Diego Wave FC | 0–1 | Racing Louisville FC | San Diego, California |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium Attendance: 12,966 Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva |
| August 29 18 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–1 | Houston Dash | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 6,095 |
| September 5 19 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–2 | Portland Thorns FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 6,102 Referee: Gerald Flores |
| September 14 20 | Seattle Reign FC | 1–0 | Racing Louisville FC | Seattle, Washington |
| 8:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lumen Field Referee: Jaclyn Metz | ||
| Note: Suspended at halftime due to a medical emergency involving Savannah DeMelo[19] and completed on September 16 behind closed doors.[20] | ||||
| September 19 21 | Utah Royals | 3–2 | Racing Louisville FC | Sandy, Utah |
| 10:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: America First Field Attendance: 8,426 Referee: Lauren Aldrich |
| September 27 22 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–0 | Angel City FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Referee: Shawn Tehini |
| October 4 23 | North Carolina Courage | 1–3 | Racing Louisville FC | Cary, North Carolina |
| 7:30 pm ET |
|
Report | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 7,218 Referee: Jeremy Scheer |
| October 10 24 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–1 | Chicago Stars FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 7:30 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 5,703 Referee: Greg Dopka |
| October 19 25 | Gotham FC | 2–2 | Racing Louisville FC | Harrison, New Jersey |
| 3:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium Attendance: 11,219 Referee: Alexandra Billeter |
| November 2 26 | Racing Louisville FC | 1–0 | Bay FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 5:00 pm ET | Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 6,574 Referee: Shawn Tehini |
Regular-season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 26 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 29 | +3 | 39 | Playoffs |
| 6 | San Diego Wave FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 41 | 34 | +7 | 37 | |
| 7 | Racing Louisville FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 38 | −3 | 37 | |
| 8 | Gotham FC (C) | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 35 | 25 | +10 | 36 | Playoffs and CONCACAF W Champions Cup |
| 9 | North Carolina Courage | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 37 | 39 | −2 | 35 |
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total goal difference; 3) total wins; 4) total goals scored; 5) head-to-head points; 6) head-to-head goals scored; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss (if 2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (if ≥3 clubs tied).
(C) Champions
Playoffs
Bracket
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Championship | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Kansas City Current | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | Gotham FC (a.e.t.) | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | Gotham FC | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Orlando Pride | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Orlando Pride | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | Gotham FC | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Washington Spirit (p) | 1 (3) | ||||||||||||
| 7 | Racing Louisville FC | 1 (1) | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Portland Thorns FC (a.e.t.) | 1 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | San Diego Wave FC | 0 | ||||||||||||
Results
| November 8, 2025 Quarterfinals | Washington Spirit | 1–1 (3–1 p) | Racing Louisville | Washington, D.C. |
| 12:00 pm EST |
|
Report |
|
Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 19,215 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| Penalties | ||||
Statistics
- As of November 8, 2025
Appearances and goals
Starting appearances are listed first, followed by substitute appearances after the + symbol where applicable.
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | NWSL | Playoffs | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||||
| 1 | GK | USA
|
Katie Lund | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 24 | GK | USA
|
Jordyn Bloomer | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 33 | GK | PUR
|
Cristina Roque | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 77 | GK | USA
|
Madison White | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 99 | GK | USA
|
Olivia Sekany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||||
| 2 | DF | USA
|
Lauren Milliet | 20 | 0 | 16+3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 3 | DF | USA
|
Arin Wright | 23 | 1 | 21+1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 4 | DF | USA
|
Makenna Morris | 6 | 0 | 4+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 5 | DF | USA
|
Ellie Jean | 24 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 6 | DF | USA
|
Ella Hase | 24 | 1 | 17+6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 11 | DF | USA
|
Courtney Petersen | 25 | 0 | 23+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| 12 | DF | USA
|
Allie George | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 17 | DF | USA
|
Maddie Pokorny | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||||
| 7 | MF | USA
|
Savannah DeMelo | 18 | 3 | 17+1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 8 | MF | BRA
|
Ary Borges | 22 | 1 | 16+5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 9 | MF | USA
|
Kayla Fischer | 22 | 4 | 16+5 | 3 | 0+1 | 1 | ||||
| 14 | MF | USA
|
Marisa DiGrande | 24 | 1 | 5+18 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| 19 | MF | USA
|
Jordan Baggett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 20 | MF | USA
|
Katie O'Kane | 27 | 1 | 16+10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 26 | MF | USA
|
Taylor Flint | 24 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 32 | MF | USA
|
Avery Kalitta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||||
| 13 | FW | USA
|
Emma Sears | 27 | 10 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 16 | FW | CAN
|
Janine Sonis | 27 | 3 | 23+3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 22 | FW | USA
|
Kirsten Wright | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 29 | FW | NGA
|
Uchenna Kanu | 7 | 1 | 0+7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 42 | FW | USA
|
Sarah Weber | 26 | 3 | 14+11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 88 | FW | USA
|
Bethany Balcer | 12 | 1 | 0+11 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| Players away from the club on loan: | |||||||||||||
| 18 | FW | NZL
|
Milly Clegg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Players who left the club during the season: | |||||||||||||
| 4 | DF |  FIN
|
Elli Pikkujämsä | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 15 | DF |  COL
|
Ángela Barón | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 23 | FW | COL
|
Elexa Bahr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 31 | DF | USA
|
Katie Scott | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Own goals for: | |||||||||||||
| — | — | MEX
|
Rebeca Bernal (8/15 v. WAS) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Transactions
Contract operations
| Date | Player | Pos. | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | Elli Pikkujämsä
|
DF
|
Mutual contract option exercised. | [4] |
| January 3, 2025 | Arin Wright
|
DF
|
Re-signed to a two-year contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. | [6] |
| January 10, 2025 | Jordyn Bloomer
|
GK
|
Re-signed to a two-year contract through 2026. | [7] |
| May 6, 2025 | Avery Kalitta
|
MF
|
Re-signed to a one-year contract through 2025. | [21] |
| June 4, 2025 | Cristina Roque
|
GK
|
Re-signed to a two-year contract through 2026 with an option for 2027. | [22] |
| July 1, 2025 | Kayla Fischer
|
MF
|
Re-signed to a two-year contract through 2027. | [23] |
| Katie O'Kane
|
MF
| |||
| Courtney Petersen
|
DF
| |||
| July 15, 2025 | Taylor Flint
|
MF
|
Re-signed to a three-year contract through 2028. | [24] |
| August 12, 2025 | Ellie Jean
|
DF
|
Re-signed to a three-year contract through 2028. | [25] |
| October 9, 2025 | Emma Sears
|
FW
|
Re-signed to a three-year contract through 2028. | [26] |
Loans in
| Date | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 | Katie Scott
|
DF
|
Kansas City Current
|
Loaned through the 2025 NWSL season. | [27] |
Loans out
| Date | Player | Pos. | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Milly Clegg
|
FW
|
Halifax Tides FC
|
Loaned through the 2025 NWSL season. | [28] |
| January 30, 2025 | Elexa Bahr
|
FW
|
América de Cali
|
Loaned through the 2025 NWSL season. | [29] |
| August 12, 2025 | Allie George
|
DF
|
Fort Lauderdale United FC
|
Loaned through the 2025 NWSL season[a] | [30][31] |
- ^ Recalled early on September 18, 2025.
Transfers in
| Date | Player | Pos. | Previous club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Ella Hase
|
DF
|
Duke Blue Devils
|
Rookie signed to a two-year contract through 2026 with a mutual option for 2027. | [10] |
| January 17, 2025 | Sarah Weber
|
FW
|
Nebraska Cornhuskers
|
Rookie signed to a two-year contract through 2026. | [12] |
| January 20, 2025 | Allie George
|
DF
|
Virginia Tech Hokies
|
Rookie signed to a one-year contract. | [32] |
| February 21, 2025 | Katie O'Kane
|
MF
|
Utah Utes
|
Rookie signed to a one-year contract. | [11] |
| March 12, 2025 | Maddy Anderson
|
GK
|
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
Rookie signed to a short-term contract through June 22, 2025 | [33] |
| March 21, 2025 | Avery Kalitta
|
MF
|
Michigan Wolverines
|
Rookie signed to a short-term injury replacement contract. | [34] |
| June 4, 2025 | Cristina Roque
|
GK
|
Utah Royals
|
Acquired in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money. | [35][22] |
| August 27, 2025 | Makenna Morris
|
DF
|
Washington Spirit
|
Acquired in exchange for $115,000 in allocation money. | [36] |
Transfers out
| Date | Player | Pos. | Destination club | Fee/notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | Abby Erceg
|
DF
|
Deportivo Toluca
|
Out of contract. | [4] |
| Parker Goins
|
FW
|
Tampa Bay Sun FC
| |||
| February 7, 2025 |  Linda Motlhalo
|
MF
|
 Glasgow City
|
Mutual contract termination. | [13] |
| July 21, 2025 | Elli Pikkujämsä
|
DF
|
 FC Rosengård
|
Transferred out in exchange for an undisclosed fee. | [37] |
| September 17, 2025 | Elexa Bahr
|
FW
|
 Genoa
|
Mutual contract termination. | [38] |
| September 22, 2025 | Ángela Barón
|
DF
|
 Le Havre AC
|
Mutual contract termination. | [39] |
Injury listings
| Date | Player | Pos. | List | Injury | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2024 | Elli Pikkujämsä
|
DF
|
Season-ending injury | Torn patellar tendon sustained in a match against Portland Thorns FC in March 2024. | [40] |
| July 30, 2024 | Kirsten Wright
|
FW
|
Season-ending injury | Knee injury sustained in 2024 preseason. | [41] |
| March 12, 2025 | Olivia Sekany
|
GK
|
Season-ending injury | Leg injury sustained in a match against Sydney FC while on loan. | [33][42] |
| March 28, 2025 | Maddie Pokorny
|
MF
|
45-day injury | Hip labrum injury suffered in training. | [43][44] |
| May 7, 2025 | Season-ending injury | [44] | |||
| Katie Lund
|
GK
|
Season-ending injury | Hip labrum injury. |
Preseason trialists
Trialists are non-rostered invitees during preseason and are not automatically signed. Racing Louisville released its initial preseason roster on January 21, 2025,[45] before supplementing the squad with additional trialists as preseason continued.[46][47]
| Player | Pos. | Previous club | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddy Anderson
|
GK
|
Mississippi State Bulldogs
|
Signed to short-term contract. | [45] |
| Meg Boade
|
MF
|
UCLA Bruins
|
Not signed. | [45] |
| Kennedi Cotter
|
FW
|
Paisley Athletic FC
|
Not signed. | [47] |
| Makayla DeMelo
|
MF
|
Long Beach State Beach
|
Not signed. | [45] |
| Ginger Fontenot
|
DF
|
Penn State Nittany Lions
|
Not signed. | [46] |
| Avery Kalitta
|
MF
|
Michigan Wolverines
|
Signed to short-term contract. | [47] |
| Audrey McKeen
|
FW
|
Virginia Development Academy
|
Not signed. | [47] |
| Katie O'Kane
|
FW
|
Utah Utes
|
Signed to standard contract. | [45][11] |
| Kelsey Oyler
|
MF
|
Arkansas Razorbacks
|
Not signed. | [47] |
| Kaitlyn Parks
|
GK
|
Michigan State Spartans
|
Not signed. | [45] |
| Brooklyn Vann
|
DF
|
Cincinnati United Premier
|
Not signed. | [47] |
| Holly Ward
|
FW
|
Texas Longhorns
|
Not signed. | [45] |
References
- ^ "Racing Louisville's Bev Yanez wins NWSL Coach of the Year". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
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