NWSL Match Preview: Washington Spirit (8-4-3) vs. Racing Louisville FC (6-6-3)

Team Form & Standings

Team	Record	Points	Last 5 Matches	Home/Away Form
Washington Spirit	8-4-3	27	W–D–L–W–D	5–1–1 at home
Racing Louisville	6-6-3	21	L–W–W–L–D	2–4–1 away

Spirit sits 3rd in the NWSL table, tied with Gotham FC and Kansas City Current in points but ahead on goal differential

Louisville is sitting mid-table, fighting for playoff positioning with a compact defensive style

Tactical Preview

Washington Spirit

Head Coach: Adrian Gonzalez (appointed July 2025)

Style: High-tempo, vertical attack with aggressive pressing

Strengths: Set-piece execution, wide-area turnovers, home scoring (13 goals in 7 home games)

Key Absence: Captain Andi Sullivan (ACL injury, out for season)

Racing Louisville FC

Head Coach: Bev Yanez

Style: Compact 4-4-2, disciplined defensive shape, counter-attacking through wide channels

Strengths: Midfield control, deep-lying runs, aerial duels

Recent Form: Unbeaten in 3 of last 4 matches

Players to Watch

Washington Spirit

Trinity Rodman – Dynamic winger with elite pace and creativity

Paige Metayer – Versatile midfielder now playing across all lines

Heather Stainbrook – Rookie making first professional starts, adds energy and pressing

Racing Louisville FC

Savannah DeMelo – Creative engine in midfield, key to transitions

Wang Shuang – Technical playmaker with vision and passing range

Kirsten Davis – Target forward with hold-up ability and finishing touch

Betting Insights

Trend: Spirit have won last 3 head-to-head meetings vs. Louisville