May 29, 2022 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Racing Louisville FC News Release
Racing Louisville FC looks to continue an excellent run of form when traveling west to take on the Kansas City Current at 3 p.m. ET Monday at Children’s Mercy Park.
For the first time in its short, year-plus history, Racing earned back-to-back victories when topping San Diego Wave FC on May 18 before defeating NJ/NY Gotham FC last Sunday. Those two wins pushed Racing’s unbeaten streak to four games, tied for its longest across all competitions.
From veteran forward Jess McDonald assisting Lauren Milliet’s game-winning goal against Gotham to rookie midfielder Savannah DeMelo’s highlight-reel free-kick goal against the Wave, Racing has had a variety of players contribute to its current run of form. Goalkeeper Katie Lund has posted two consecutive shutouts.
The Current, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win of the regular season following an impressive run to the preseason NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals. On Wednesday, Kansas City lost to OL Reign, 1-0, conceding the game-winner in the 80th minute.
Health challenges have stacked up for Kansas City, with six players unavailable for Wednesday’s game because of either injury or COVID-19 protocols, including U.S. Women’s National Team stars Sam Mewis (right leg) and Lynn Williams (season-ending knee injury).
This match marks the third meeting between the two clubs this year, with Racing beating the Current in Kansas City during the Challenge Cup and the teams drawing in Louisville. In the last meeting nearly two months ago at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Racing scored three goals to earn its best result so far this year.
Monday’s contest is also the only professional soccer match in the United States scheduled on Memorial Day. The game will be streamed on Paramount+ and Twitch for fans outside the United States.
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