NWSL:RACING LOUISVILLE FC SET TO FACE FOUR PRO CLUBS IN 2026 PRESEASON TUNE-UP
- Jonathan Turner
- 12 hours ago
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Racing Louisville FC will take on four professional opponents — including three from the National Women’s Soccer League — as part of its preparation for the upcoming 2026 NWSL season.
After spending 10 days training in Melbourne, Florida at Eastern Florida State College, Racing returned to the Sunshine State for additional preseason work at the National Training Center in Clermont, just outside Orlando. The team arrived on Feb. 19 and will remain in Florida through March 1.
During its stay, Racing will square off against two NWSL opponents, beginning with the Orlando Pride on Feb. 20 and continuing with Gotham FC on Feb. 24. The club will also face the Tampa Bay Sun of the USL Gainbridge Super League on Feb. 28.
Following its return to Louisville, Racing will travel to West Lafayette, Indiana on March 7 for a matchup against the Chicago Stars at Purdue University.
All four preseason matches will be closed to the public.
Racing Louisville will officially open the 2026 regular season on Saturday, March 14 on the road against the North Carolina Courage. The club’s home opener at Lynn Family Stadium is set for Friday, March 20 against the Washington Spirit.
For ticket information, visit RacingLouFC.com/tickets, call (502) 568-2489 during regular business hours, or email tickets@racingloufc.com.
2026 Racing Louisville FC Preseason Schedule
Friday, Feb. 20 – vs. Orlando Pride
Tuesday, Feb. 24 – vs. Gotham FC
Saturday, Feb. 28 – vs. Tampa Bay Sun
Saturday, March 7 – vs. Chicago Stars (at Purdue University)
U.S. Women’s National Team 2026 SheBelieves Cup Roster (Club; Caps/Goals)
Goalkeepers (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 7), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 5), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Manchester United; 4)
Defenders (9): Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 6/0), Emily Fox (Arsenal; 71/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea; 50/2), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 6/0), Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit; 10/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 113/2), Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC; 5/0), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave FC; 3/0), Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit; 3/0)
Midfielders (8): Sam Coffey (Manchester City; 42/5), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes; 170/38), Claire Hutton (Bay FC; 13/1), Riley Jackson (North Carolina Courage; 1/0), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 116/27), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 13/5), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 31/9), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes; 13/1)
Forwards (6): Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign FC; 2/0), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars FC; 2/1), Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit; 49/13), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville FC; 14/6), Ally Sentnor (Kansas City Current; 15/6), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea; 26/3)** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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