The Racing Louisville and Seattle Reign FC face off in a pivotal NWSL regular-season matchup at Lynn Family Stadium. Both teams enter the match with identical records, making this a crucial battle for mid-table positioning.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Lynn Family Stadium, Louisville, KY
- TV Broadcast: ION, NWSL+
Team Overview
Racing Louisville (3-3-2, 11 points, 8th in NWSL standings)
- Win Probability: 33.9%
- Recent Form: Win-Win-Draw-Loss-Loss
- Key Players:
- Savannah DeMelo (midfield playmaker, 2 goals, 3 assists)
- Taylor Flint (scored in last match, strong aerial presence)
- Katie Lund (goalkeeper, 3 clean sheets)
- Strengths:
- Strong midfield control with DeMelo dictating play
- Resilient defensive structure despite recent struggles
- Home-field advantage at Lynn Family Stadium
Seattle Reign FC (3-3-2, 11 points, 7th in NWSL standings)
- Win Probability: 38.8%
- Recent Form: Loss-Win-Draw-Win-Loss
- Key Players:
- Veronica Latsko (top scorer for Seattle)
- Emily Sonnett (veteran defender, key in backline)
- Claudia Dickey (goalkeeper, strong shot-stopper)
- Strengths:
- High-powered attack, ranking 5th in NWSL goals scored
- Strong defensive presence with Sonnett leading the backline
- Effective road performances, unbeaten in last two away matches
Matchup Breakdown
- Louisville’s Edge: Racing Louisville has historical success against Seattle, including a 1-0 victory in their last meeting. Their midfield control and defensive resilience could be key.
- Seattle’s Hope: The Reign have been stronger on the road, with a 2-1-1 away record. If they can tighten their defense and capitalize on scoring chances, they could secure another win.
- X-Factor: Savannah DeMelo, who has been instrumental in Louisville’s attack, could be a game-changer with her ability to create chances and finish under pressure.
MATCH ODDS
Racing Louisville + 165 Draw + 235 Seattle Reign + 145
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 15, 2025
