NWSL Women· Season 2025
Match Summary
Kansas City W defeated Racing Louisville W 2:0. The match was played in NWSL Women 2025. Goals were scored by T. Chawinga 65′, E. Ball 72′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Racing Louisville W had 41% possession while Kansas City W held 59%. Racing Louisville W had 6 shots (1 on target) compared to 16 (6 on target) for Kansas City W. Racing Louisville W made 3 substitutions, Kansas City W made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Racing Louisville W and Kansas City W — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Cooper
assist: I. Rodriguez
Match Statistics
Racing Louisville W had 41% possession against Kansas City W's 59%. Racing Louisville W registered 6 shots (1 on target) while Kansas City W managed 16 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–5. Fouls committed: 16–12.
Lineups
Racing Louisville W lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Beverly Goebel Yanez, while Kansas City W deployed a 4-4-2 under Vlatko Andonovski.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Racing Louisville W is 6.75, compared to 6.85 for Kansas City W. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Racing Louisville W's highest-rated starter is T. Flint (7.26), while Kansas City W's best-rated player is T. Chawinga (7.35).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Racing Louisville W have contributed 6 goals and 6 assists this season, led by T. Flint (2G). Kansas City W's starters account for 5 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by T. Chawinga (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Racing Louisville W deploy 4 defenders rated 6.56 on average, against Kansas City W's 3-man backline averaging 6.77. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Racing Louisville W field 4 midfielders averaging 6.76, versus Kansas City W's 6 rated 6.89. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Racing Louisville W start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.86, compared to 1 for Kansas City W averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 69% for Racing Louisville W and 72% for Kansas City W. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Racing Louisville W's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Kansas City W. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Racing Louisville W's starting XI is 26.6 (youngest: K. O'Kane (23), oldest: A. Wright (33)), while Kansas City W average 27.7 (youngest: M. Cooper (23), oldest: L. LaBonta (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Racing Louisville W's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 7 for Kansas City W. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Beverly Goebel Yanez
Substitutes
Coach: Vlatko Andonovski
Rivalry since 2021
Racing Louisville W vs Kansas City W Head to Head Results· 14
Racing Louisville W and Kansas City W have met 14 times — Racing Louisville W won 6, Kansas City W won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Racing Louisville W leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 41 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.93 per match (21 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (57%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Kansas City W are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Racing Louisville W have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Kansas City W show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026