Venue & Game Details
Location: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Competition: NWSL Playoffs, Quarterfinal Round
Broadcast: NWSL+ and CBS Sports Golazo
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Clear skies, cool evening
Temperature: ~53°F at kickoff
Wind: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Impact: Ideal conditions for attacking play; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Washington Spirit:
Out: None major reported
Healthy: Trinity Rodman, Croix Bethune, Ashley Hatch, Andi Sullivan
Note: Bethune returns to postseason play after missing last year due to injury.
Racing Louisville FC:
Out: None major reported
Questionable: Jess McDonald (fitness, likely available off bench)
Healthy: Emma Sears, Taylor Flint, Savannah DeMelo
Key Player Matchups
Trinity Rodman (Washington FW) vs. Racing Backline: Rodman’s pace and creativity will test Louisville’s defensive shape.
Croix Bethune (Washington MF) vs. Taylor Flint (Louisville MF): Bethune’s playmaking against Flint’s ball-winning ability is a midfield battle to watch.
Ashley Hatch (Washington FW) vs. Emma Sears (Louisville FW): Hatch’s finishing vs. Sears’ breakout scoring form could decide the game.
Recent Team Form
Washington Spirit:
Last 5: 2-1-2, including a win over Louisville (2-0) and a draw (2-2).
Strength: Possession-based system under Adrián González, strong midfield creativity.
Weakness: Defensive lapses late in matches.
Racing Louisville:
Last 5: 3-2-0, unbeaten stretch including wins over Angel City and Chicago.
Strength: Counterattacking speed, resilience in tight games.
Weakness: Inconsistent finishing against top defenses.
Series History
2025 Regular Season:
Spirit 2–0 win (Audi Field)
2–2 draw (Louisville)
All-Time H2H: Spirit lead 5 wins, Louisville 3 wins, 4 draws.
Betting Trends:
Spirit are 3-1-1 in last 5 home matches.
Louisville are unbeaten in last 5 overall (3-2-0).
Last 3 meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game.
Projected Score: Washington Spirit 2, Racing Louisville 1
MATCH ODDS
Washington Spirit – 150 Draw + 265 Racing Louisville + 330
Over 2.5 – 140 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
