Venue & Logistics
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NWSL+ (free digital platform), Paramount+ (U.S.), Plus.NWSLSoccer.com (international)
Note: This match resumes from September 14, which was abandoned at halftime due to a medical emergency involving Racing midfielder Savannah DeMelo. Play restarts at the beginning of the second half with the score 0-0.
Weather Forecast (Seattle, WA)
Conditions: Clear skies, mild evening
Temperature: 70°F (21°C) at kickoff, dipping to 64°F (18°C) by full time
Winds: 6–9 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal soccer weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Seattle Reign FC:
No new major injuries reported; squad expected to be at near full strength.
Racing Louisville FC:
Savannah DeMelo – Out (recovering after medical emergency; stable and in good spirits per club update)
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
No other significant absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
Jordyn Huitema (Seattle) vs. Ellie Jean (Louisville defense) – Huitema’s aerial presence will test Louisville’s back line.
Jess Fishlock (Seattle) vs. Ary Borges (Louisville) – A midfield battle between Seattle’s veteran playmaker and Louisville’s dynamic Brazilian international.
Mia Fishel (Seattle) vs. Emma Sears (Louisville) – Both young forwards are in form; whichever striker finds space could tilt the match.
Goalkeepers: Claudia Dickey (SEA) vs. Jordyn Bloomer (LOU) – Both keepers made key saves in the first half before the stoppage.
Recent Team Form
Seattle Reign FC (7-6-6, 27 pts):
2-2-1 in last 5 matches
Averaging 1.4 goals per game, conceding 1.2
Riding momentum from a recent win over Houston
Racing Louisville FC (7-7-5, 26 pts):
2-1-2 in last 5 matches
Averaging 1.3 goals per game, conceding 1.4
Strong defensive showing in recent road fixtures
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Seattle leads 3-2-4 (W-D-L)
Last Meeting (2024): Seattle 2-1 Louisville at Lumen Field
Trend: Matches are typically tight, with 5 of the last 7 decided by one goal or fewer.
Betting Trends
Seattle is 4-1-2 ATS in its last 7 home matches.
Louisville is 3-1-1 ATS in its last 5 away matches.
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
Both teams have scored in 6 of the last 8 matchups.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Seattle -0.5, won 2-1 → Cover, Over
2023: Louisville +0.5, drew 1-1 → Cover, Under
2022: Seattle -1, won 3-0 → Cover, Over
MATCH ODDS
Seattle Reign FC + 110 Draw + 230 Racing Louisville + 240
Over 2.5 + 105 Under 2.5 – 160
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 15, 2025
