NWSL Match Preview: Seattle Reign FC (7-6-6) vs. Racing Louisville (7-7-5)

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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 DeMeloOut (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

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