2024 Racing Louisville FC season

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Racing Louisville FC
2024 season
General managerRyan Dell (until Nov 26)
Manager Bev Yanez
Stadium Lynn Family Stadium
(capacity: 11,700)
League 9th
NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Group stage
Playoffs DNQ
Top goalscorerLeague: Savannah DeMelo,
Uchenna Kanu,
Emma Sears (5)
All: Emma Sears (6)
Highest home attendance11,365
Lowest home attendance2,137
Average home league attendance6,223
Biggest win5–1
(Apr 20 vs. UTA)
Biggest defeat1–4
(Oct 13 at WAS)
←  2023
2025 →
All statistics correct as of November 3, 2024.
Week 16 starting lineup: Erceg, Flint, Lund, Turner, Howell Pickett, DeMelo, Milliet, A. Wright, DiGrande, Fischer NC Courage vs Racing Louisville (Jul 2024) 003.jpg

The 2024 Racing Louisville FC season was the team's fourth as a top-tier professional women's soccer team in the National Women's Soccer League.

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The club finished the 2024 National Women's Soccer League season in ninth place and failed to qualify for the NWSL playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. It also finishied second in Group E during the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup and failed to advance to the mid-season tournament's knockout stages. [1]

Background

Hirings

After Racing Louisville announced head coach Kim Björkegren would not return for the 2024 season, [2] the club hired former NWSL standout player Bev Yanez as its new coach. [3] The 35-year-old spent the 2023 season as Racing's assistant coach after two years in the same role at NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Yanez added former UANL Tigres coach and Canada Women's National Football Team star Carmelina Moscato to her staff as assistant coach. [4] Former men's collegiate coach Mitch Sowerby was also hired as an assistant coach. [5]

Offseason transactions

Kit changes

As part of the NWSL's new collaboration with Nike, Racing Louisville announced two new kits for the 2024 season and beyond. [6] The primary kit has an argyle pattern "inspired by traditional jockey silks." The secondary kit is a midnight violet gradient.

Stadium and facilities

Racing Louisville plays its home games at Lynn Family Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium it shares with brother club Louisville City FC. [7] The team trains at the Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center about two miles away from the stadium. [8]

Broadcasting

In November 2023, the NWSL announced its largest media rights deal in league history, worth a reported $240 million. [9] The new broadcast agreement includes ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps Sports. The NWSL also announced its new in-house streaming service, NWSL+. [10]

For its local broadcast rights, Racing renewed its deal with WAVE, the NBC affiliate in Louisville. [11] The club also started a new radio broadcast deal with iHeartMedia in Louisville, with games primarily carried by Sports Talk 790AM and News Talk 1080 AM. [12]

Technical staff

As of November 26, 2024
PositionStaff
General managerRyan Dell [a]
Head coach Bev Yanez
Assistant coach Carmelina Moscato
Assistant coachMitchell Sowerby
Goalkeepers coachSergio Gonzalez
Performance coachJulie Twaddle
Video analystCharlie Tuley
  1. ↑ Dell served as the club's general manager through the 2024 season until Dell and Racing Louisville FC mutually ended his tenure on November 26, 2024. [13]

Players

As of November 3, 2024
No.Pos.PlayerNation
1GK Katie Lund Flag of the United States.svg  United States
2DF Lauren Milliet Flag of the United States.svg  United States
3DF Arin Wright Flag of the United States.svg  United States
4DF Elli Pikkujämsä Flag of Finland.svg  Finland
5DF Ellie Jean Flag of the United States.svg  United States
7MF Savannah DeMelo Flag of the United States.svg  United States
8MF Ary Borges Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
9MF Kayla Fischer Flag of the United States.svg  United States
10FW Linda Motlhalo Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
11DF Courtney Petersen Flag of the United States.svg  United States
13FW Emma Sears Flag of the United States.svg  United States
14MF Marisa DiGrande Flag of the United States.svg  United States
15DF Ángela Barón Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia
16FW Janine Beckie Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
17DF Maddie Pokorny Flag of the United States.svg  United States
18FW Milly Clegg Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
19MF Jordan Baggett Flag of the United States.svg  United States
20DF Abby Erceg Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
21FW Parker Goins Flag of the United States.svg  United States
22FW Kirsten Wright Flag of the United States.svg  United States
23FW Elexa Bahr Flag of the United States.svg  United States
24GK Jordyn Bloomer Flag of the United States.svg  United States
26MF Taylor Flint Flag of the United States.svg  United States
29FW Uchenna Kanu Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
88FW Bethany Balcer Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Players rostered during the season and loaned out
No.Pos.PlayerNationDestination
99GK Olivia Sekany Flag of the United States.svg  United States Brisbane Roar FC
77GK Madison White Flag of the United States.svg  United States Dallas Trinity FC
Former players rostered during part of the season
No.Pos.PlayerNation
6MF Jaelin Howell Flag of the United States.svg  United States
11MF Yuuka Kurosaki Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
16DF Carson Pickett Flag of the United States.svg  United States
66FW Reilyn Turner Flag of the United States.svg  United States

Transactions

2024 NWSL Draft

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the roster.

RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeStatus
16 Reilyn Turner FW UCLA Signed [14]
228 Emma Sears FW Ohio State Signed
348Sam CaryDFIowa
454 Madison White GKTexas TechSigned

Transfers in

DatePlayerPositionPrevious clubFee/notesRef.
Dec. 18, 2023 Ellie Jean DF NJ/NY Gotham FC Trade via Bay FC [15]
Dec. 21, 2023 Marisa DiGrande MF Houston Dash Free agent [16]
Jan. 4, 2024 Yuuka Kurosaki MF KuPS Out of contract [17]
Jan. 12, 2024 Arin Wright DF Chicago Red Stars Trade [18]
Jan. 17, 2024 Linda Motlhalo FW Glasgow City F.C. Transfer [19]
Jan. 18, 2024 Elexa Bahr FW América de Cali Transfer [20]
Jan. 22, 2024 Taylor Flint MF San Diego Wave FC Trade for $150,000 in NWSL allocation money [21]
Jan. 22, 2024 Milly Clegg FW Western Sydney Wanderers FC Out of contract [22]
Aug. 19, 2024 Bethany Balcer FW Seattle Reign FC Trade for Jaelin Howell [23]
Aug. 21, 2024 Janine Beckie FW Portland Thorns FC Trade for Reilyn Turner [24]

Transfers out

DatePlayerPositionDestination clubFee/notesRef.
Nov. 9, 2023 Emina Ekic FW Melbourne City FC Out of contract [25]
Dec. 15, 2023 Paige Monaghan FW Utah Royals 2024 NWSL Expansion Draft [26]
Dec. 20, 2023 Thembi Kgatlana FW Tigres UANL $275,000 transfer fee [27] [28]
Dec. 31, 2023 Alex Chidiac MF Melbourne Victory FC Out of contract [29]
Dec. 31, 2023 Taylor Aylmer MFOut of contract [29]
Dec. 31, 2023 Nadia Nadim FW AC Milan Out of contract [29]
Dec. 31, 2023 Rebecca Holloway DF Birmingham City W.F.C. Out of contract [29]
Dec. 31, 2023 Jessica McDonald FWOut of contract [29]
Jan. 8, 2024 Hillary Beall GK San Diego Wave FC Trade [30]
Jan. 24, 2024 Julia Lester DF Seattle Reign FC Trade [31]
Aug. 15, 2024 Yuuka Kurosaki MF DC Power FC Transfer; undisclosed fee [32]
Aug. 16, 2024 Carson Pickett DF Orlando Pride Trade for $75,000 in NWSL allocation money [33]
Aug. 19, 2024 Jaelin Howell MF Seattle Reign FC Trade for $50,000 in NWSL allocation money and Bethany Balcer [23]
Aug. 21, 2024 Reilyn Turner FW Portland Thorns FC Trade for Janine Beckie [24]

Competitions

NWSL standings

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Orlando Pride (C, S)2618624620+2660 NWSL Shield, playoffs
2 Washington Spirit 2618265128+2356 Playoffs
3 NJ/NY Gotham FC 2617544120+2156
4 Kansas City Current 2616735731+2655
5 North Carolina Courage 26123113428+639
6 Portland Thorns FC 26104123735+234
7 Bay FC 26111143141−1034
8 Chicago Red Stars 26102143138−732
9 Racing Louisville FC 2677123339−628
10 San Diego Wave FC 2667132435−1125
11 Utah Royals 2674152240−1825
12 Angel City FC 2676132942−1324 [a]
13 Seattle Reign FC 2665152744−1723
14 Houston Dash 2655162042−2220
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions; (S) NWSL Shield
Notes:
  1. ↑ Angel City FC were deducted three points for breaching spending cap rules. [34]

Regular season

March 16, 2024 (2024-03-16)1 Racing Louisville FC 2–2 Orlando Pride Louisville, Kentucky
4:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,123
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
March 23, 2024 (2024-03-23)2 Houston Dash 0–0 Racing Louisville FC Houston, Texas
8:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 8,600
Referee: Brandon Stevis
March 30, 2024 (2024-03-30)3 Portland Thorns FC 2–2 Racing Louisville FC Portland, Oregon
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,688
Referee: Gerald Flores
April 13, 2024 (2024-04-13)4 Racing Louisville FC 0–0 San Diego Wave Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,818
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
April 20, 2024 (2024-04-20)5 Racing Louisville FC 5–1 Utah Royals Louisville, Kentucky
5:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 11,365
Referee: Joshua Encarnacion
April 28, 2024 (2024-04-28)6 NJ/NY Gotham FC 1–1 Racing Louisville FC Harrison, New Jersey
5:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 6,015
Referee: Calin Radosav
May 5, 2024 (2024-05-05)7 Orlando Pride 1–0 Racing Louisville FC Orlando, Florida
6:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Attendance: 6,837
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
May 10, 2024 (2024-05-10)8 Racing Louisville FC 1–2 Washington Spirit Louisville, Kentucky
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,222
Referee: Shawn Tehini
May 18, 2024 (2024-05-18)9 Kansas City Current 3–3 Racing Louisville FC Kansas City, Missouri
9:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: CPKC Stadium
Attendance: 11,500
Referee: Nabil Bensalah
May 25, 2024 (2024-05-25)10 Chicago Red Stars 0–1 Racing Louisville FC Bridgeview, Illinois
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 3,872
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
June 7, 2024 (2024-06-07)11 Racing Louisville FC 2–0 Houston Dash Louisville, Kentucky
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,061
Referee: Katja Koroleva
June 15, 2024 (2024-06-15)12 Racing Louisville FC 0–2 NJ/NY Gotham FC Louisville, Kentucky
1:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,412
Referee: Danielle Chesky
June 19, 2024 (2024-06-19)13 Angel City FC 3–2 Racing Louisville FC Los Angeles, CA
7:00 p.m. PDT (UTC-7)
 Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 16,735
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
June 23, 2024 (2024-06-23)14 Seattle Reign FC 1–1 Racing Louisville FC Seattle, Washington
6:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 10,715
Referee: Mathew Corrigan
June 29, 2024 (2024-06-29)15 Racing Louisville FC 0–1 Bay FC Louisville, Kentucky
4:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 8,096
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
July 7, 2024 (2024-07-07)16 North Carolina Courage 3–1 Racing Louisville FC Cary, North Carolina
4:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 4,738
Referee: Anya Voigt
August 24, 2024 (2024-08-24)17 Racing Louisville FC 3–1 Chicago Red Stars Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,607
Referee: Shawn Tehini
August 31, 2024 (2024-08-31)18 Racing Louisville FC 2–3 Seattle Reign FC Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5.011
Referee: Laura Rodriguez
September 7, 2024 (2024-09-07)19 Bay FC 1–0 Racing Louisville FC San Jose, California
7:00 PM PDT
Report Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 11,478
Referee: Rebecca Pagan
September 14, 2024 (2024-09-14)20 Racing Louisville FC 2–1 Angel City FC Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5,493
Referee: Danielle Chesky
September 21, 2024 (2024-09-21)21 Racing Louisville FC 2–1 North Carolina Courage Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 4,853
Referee: Adorae Monroy
September 28, 2024 (2024-09-28)22 Utah Royals 1–0 Racing Louisville FC Sandy, Utah
7:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: America First Field
Attendance: 9,002
Referee: Alexandra Billeter
October 5, 2024 (2024-10-05)23 Racing Louisville FC 0–2 Kansas City Current Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,013
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
October 13, 2024 (2024-10-13)24 Washington Spirit 1–4 Racing Louisville FC Washington, D.C.
5:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
October 19, 2024 (2024-10-19)25 Racing Louisville FC 1–0 Portland Thorns FC Louisville, Kentucky
7:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 5,905
Referee: Calin Radosav
November 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)26 Racing Louisville FC 1–3 San Diego Wave FC Louisville, Kentucky
5:30 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 2,137
Referee: Greg Dopka
Note: Relocated from San Diego on November 1 due to poor field conditions at Snapdragon Stadium. [35] [36]

NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup

July 20, 2024 (2024-7-20) Racing Louisville FC Flag of the United States.svg 3–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Monterrey Louisville, United States
8:00 p.m.
 Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 4,362
Referee: Alex Billeter
July 26, 2024 (2024-7-26) Racing Louisville FC Flag of the United States.svg 1–1
(4–5 p)		 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage Louisville, United States
8:00 p.m.
 Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Penalties
August 1 Orlando Pride Flag of the United States.svg 1–1
(3–4 p)		 Flag of the United States.svg Racing Louisville FC Orlando, Florida
7:00 pm Report Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium

References

  1. ↑ Shaw, Michael (November 9, 2024). "Racing Louisville FC: Fourth Quarter Season Review". State of Louisville. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ Linehan, Meg; Rueter, Jeff (October 26, 2023). "Bjorkegren out at Racing Louisville: Sources" . The Athletic . The New York Times . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Racing Louisville FC names Beverly Goebel Yanez, former assistant for club, new head coach". The Courier-Journal . November 30, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Gutierrez, Jackie. "Racing Louisville FC Welcomes Carmelina Moscato As Assistant Coach". Forbes. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Racing names Sowerby as new assistant coach". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Nike unveils new 2024 Racing kits". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Lynn Family Stadium". Louisville City FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training Center". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Women's soccer just won a 40x raise as the NWSL signs a $240 million TV deal with CBS, ESPN, Amazon and Scripps". Fortune. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ Staff, S. V. G. (January 26, 2024). "NWSL Unveils Broadcast Schedule, Makes New NWSL+ Streaming Service Free to Fans for Upcoming 2024 Season". Sports Video Group. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Racing, WAVE renew local broadcast partnership, add streaming option". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Racing, iHeart Media announce landmark radio broadcast partnership". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ Greever, Tyler (November 26, 2024). "Racing Louisville FC, General Manager Ryan Dell mutually agree to part ways". wdrb.com. WDRB-TV . Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Racing signs top draft pick Turner to first pro deal". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Racing acquires defender Ellie Jean in trade". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Racing signs veteran midfielder Viggiano to free agent deal". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Racing signs former UK standout Yuuka Kurosaki". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Racing completes trade for Kentucky legend Arin Wright". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Racing signs South African star Motlhalo". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Colombian forward Elexa Bahr signs with Racing". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Racing lands USWNT midfielder Taylor Flint in trade". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Racing signs teen New Zealand international Clegg". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  23. 1 2 "Seattle Reign FC Acquires Midfielder Jaelin Howell and Allocation Money in Trade with Racing Louisville FC" (Press release). Seattle Reign FC. August 19, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  24. 1 2 "Racing adds gold medalist, NWSL champion Beckie" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Ekic departs Racing, signs with Australian club". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Racing loses Monaghan in NWSL Expansion Draft". Racing Louisville FC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  27. ↑ Gutierrez, Jackie (December 20, 2023). "Thembi Kgatlana To Tigres Marks Second-Highest Transfer Fee In NWSL". Forbes. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  28. ↑ "Kgatlana departs for Mexican club in record transfer deal". Racing Louisville FC (Press release). Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 "Racing announces initial offseason roster update" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. November 20, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  30. ↑ "Racing acquires 2025 draft pick in Beall trade" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. January 8, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  31. ↑ "Racing acquires allocation money in Lester trade" (Press release). Racing Louisville FC. January 24, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  32. ↑ "DC Power Football Club Acquire Yuuka Kurosaki from Racing Louisville FC for an undisclosed fee" (Press release). DC Power Football Club. August 15, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Defender Carson Pickett returns to Orlando Pride following trade with Racing Louisville" (Press release). Orlando Pride. August 16, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  34. ↑ "Angel City docked 3 points, fined for salary cap violation". October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  35. ↑ "Wave season finale moved over field safety fears". ESPN.com. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  36. ↑ Emerick, Tyler (November 1, 2024). "Statement on Match Relocation Due to Snapdragon Stadium Field Conditions". San Diego Wave Fútbol Club. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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