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NWSL Match Preview: Racing Louisville (5-5-2) vs. Orlando Pride (8-3-1)

Match Overview: Racing Louisville vs Orlando Pride

This matchup marks the final regular-season fixture before the NWSL’s month-long international break, and both clubs are eager to head into the pause on a high note. Orlando Pride, riding a three-game winning streak, sit second in the league standings, while Racing Louisville looks to rebound from a 4–2 loss to Kansas City and build on a strong second-half showing.

Racing Louisville FC: Seeking a Statement Win

Record: 5–5–2 (17 points)
Last Match: 2–4 loss vs Kansas City Current
Key Player: Janine Sonis – 3 assists, 20 chances created

Strengths:

Creative Midfield: Sonis leads the team in assists and chances created, while Lauren Milliet continues her ironwoman streak with 91 consecutive starts and strong two-way play.

Impact Substitutes: Ella Hase, Ary Borges, and Uchenna Kanu have provided game-changing energy off the bench, with Kanu netting her first goal of the season last week.

Home Field Advantage: Louisville is 3–1–1 at home this season and historically competitive against Orlando.

Concerns:

Slow Starts: Conceded three goals in the first 19 minutes against KC.

Injuries & Depth: Depth will be tested with a short turnaround before the break.

Orlando Pride: Defensive Juggernaut on the Rise

Record: 8–3–1 (25 points)
Last Match: 1–0 win vs Bay FC
Key Player: Barbra Banda – 8 goals (2nd in NWSL Golden Boot race)

Strengths:

Elite Defense: League-best 0.67 goals allowed per game, anchored by Emily Madril and Anna Moorhouse in goal.

Road Warriors: Unbeaten in their last three away matches, including a hat trick from Banda at Utah.

Coaching Stability: Seb Hines, 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year, has the Pride organized and disciplined.

X-Factors:

Carson Pickett returns to Louisville after a midseason trade last year. She’s tallied two assists in 2025, including a game-winning setup last week.

Head-to-Head History

CategoryRacing LouisvilleOrlando Pride
All-Time Record3–3–43–3–4
Last Meeting (2024)2–2 Draw (Home)2–1 Win (Home)
Goals Scored (2025)1721
Goals Allowed (2025)208

The series is dead even at 3–3–4 across all competitions.

Orlando has not lost at Lynn Family Stadium since October 2023.

MATCH ODDS

Racing Louisville + 350                  Draw + 310                         Orlando Pride – 150

Over 2.5 + 125                  Under 2.5 – 165

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 19, 2025

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