NWSL Match Preview: Racing Louisville (6-5-2) vs. Kansas City Current (11-2-0)

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The 2025 NWSL regular season resumes with a marquee matchup as Racing Louisville FC (6-5-2) hosts the league-leading Kansas City Current (11-2-0) at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. With playoff implications and star power on both sides, this Friday night fixture promises fireworks—on and off the pitch.

Team Overview

TeamRecordPointsLeague Rank
Kansas City Current11-2-0331st
Racing Louisville FC6-5-2207th

Kansas City Current: Top of the Table and On Fire

First place in the NWSL for nine consecutive weeks

League-leading 29 goals in 13 matches (2.15 goals/game)

Six-game winning streak before the break

Winners of the inaugural Teal Rising Cup, defeating Brazil’s Corinthians SC

Kansas City’s attack is relentless, with 20 of their 29 goals coming in the first half and 12 scored within the opening 25 minutes. They’ve scored first in 12 of 13 matches and are 11-1-0 when doing so. Their last league match was a 1-0 win over Angel City FC on June 20. Notable absences include goalkeeper Lorena, still on international duty, and defender Alana Cook, out for the season. However, rising stars like Alex Pfeiffer, Mary Long, and Katie Scott are stepping up.

Racing Louisville: Momentum and Home Advantage

Recent winners of The Women’s Cup, defeating Palmeiras in a penalty shootout

Five wins in their last seven NWSL matches

Last home game before a three-match road trip

Hosting “Down the Stretch Night” with fireworks, autographs, and fan activations

Racing Louisville enters the second half of the season in playoff position, sitting seventh with 20 points—a club record through 13 matches. Their last league outing was a statement win over defending champs Orlando Pride. Louisville is the only team since April to score multiple goals against Kansas City, netting twice in a 4-2 loss on June 14. Expect a confident squad looking to capitalize on home-field energy.

Key Matchup Insights

Kansas City has won 15 of their last 17 regular-season matches

Racing’s goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer was instrumental in their Women’s Cup title

KC’s forwards have scored four of the seven fastest goals in the NWSL this season

Lynn Family Stadium is expecting its largest crowd of the season

How to Watch

Streaming: Prime Video (available via app or amazon.com/primevideo)

Radio: 90.9 The Bridge (English, Spanish, Portuguese)

MATCH ODDS

Racing Louisville + 310  Draw + 370         Kansas City Current – 175

Over 2.5 – 160                   Under 2.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 31, 2025

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