Racing drops fifth in a row as "stay the course" refrain continues from club. open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

I believe I misread Flint's game logs. It looks like she is now of four games without a card meaning she can earn card forgiveness with a clean match next week against Houston. This is actually the second time this year she has gone four matches without a card.

#RacingLou thoroughly out played by #BayFC In an attempt to find a silver lining, both Taylor Flint and Kayla Fischer have yellow cards forgiven. Flint now sits on 3 and Fischer on 1

Halftime in Louisville. #RacingLou trails #BayFC 1-0. Interesting note: Because Flint entered the Portland match before the 80th minute last week, if she ends this week without a card she will have a yellow card forgiven. So either she will be suspended next week or have 3 on record next week.

No official post yet but according to the board in stadium the #RacingLou starting XI is: Bloomer Peterson Wright Jean Milliet Flint Hodge O'Kane Hase Weber Sears Really nice to see Hase return to the line up after a hamstring injury before the break

Matchday preview: Bay FC at Racing Louisville FC. Racing puts out cleanest availability report yet as they look to avoid the first 5 match losing streak in club history #RacingLou #BayvsLou #BayFC #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

#RacingLou forward Audrey McKeen got her first call up to the US U20 WNT this week. Tune in tonight at 6 pm for the team's match vs. England (sorry for the link to Twitter. the YNT doesn't post here) x.com/USYNT/status...

Racing falls 4-0 to the Thorns as injury concerns continue for Louisville. Rookie Audrey McKeen has earned her first call up to the US U-20 Women's National Team after regular call ups to the U17 and U18 teams. #RacingLou #PORvLou #BAONPDX #RacingLou #USYNT open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

No Flint and No Wright in the XI for Racing in Portland. Both available off the bench but I think we've yet to see a player listed as questionable appear for #RacingLou this year. Notable that Emma Sears is available and starting after reports that she has requested a trade #NWSL

After a five week break it is concerning that #RacingLou still has such an extensive injury list. It raises concerns about injuries during training, medical staff, and more. It's understandable with some of the long term injuries but to have new injuries to multiple key players is a problem

Matchweek 11 Preview: Racing travels to Portland to take on the Thorns. Goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer is excited to play in front of the fans at Providence Park for the first time #RacingLou #NWSL #PortlandThorns open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

#USWNT and #RacingLou forward requests trade. I understand why Racing doesn't want a mid-season transfer but waiting will lead to a lower return and a potentially awkward situation in the locker room.

The Rose City Breakdown is back! #BAONPDX #NWSL Portland Thorns Summer Transfer Window Talk with @melinae07.bsky.social - Targets, Priorities, and importance for team & Head Coach Robert Vilahamn. Racing Louisville match preview with @brendan-devine.bsky.social of @butchertownrundown.bsky.social!

Part 3 of our summer series brings 3 increasingly bold ideas for Racing Louisville as they look to turn their season around. #RacingLou #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Back for Part 2: The good and bad of @racingloufc.com's early season. Taking a look at roster construction, player health, and standout players from Racing's first 11 matches. #RacingLou #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

I don't particularly like men's soccer. Its never been my thing. But I'm tuning in tonight for one reason. Because when the #USWNT was fighting their own federation for equal pay and equal resources, the #USMNT got on board and supported the women. So, tonight we support the men in turn.

That was one of the craziest (and worst) matches I've ever seen but Sears put together a good shift, had good opportunities on goal, assist chances, and defense. Definitely a good showing after the first match against Brazil

Big opportunity for Emma Sears starting tonight for the #USWNT. A strong performance could go a long way to securing a spot on the qualifying roster this fall

Emma Sears enters for the USWNT in the 88th minute

Emma Sears is available off the bench for the USWNT against Brazil tonight #RacingLou

First piece of the summer break looking at where Racing currently stands, what they need to do if they are actually going to make the playoffs, and exploring what success might look like for the rest of the year. #RacingLou #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Match Recap: Following 3rd straight loss, Yanez and Flint note Racing has a lot to work on during the international break. A hesitant offense gets stymied by Denver's defense. And Lardner and Prohaska make their first NWSL starts. #RacingLou #NWSL #DenverSummit open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Racing enters the summer break just one loss shy of their season total from last year. Is it too late to turn it around? At what point does the year become more about development for next year? The team has a lot of questions to ask and answer about themselves during this international break

Maddie Prohaska and Maja Lardner get their first NWSL starts. Ellie Jean is available off the bench as Racing runs back the same defensive line as last week.

Week 10 Match Preview: Racing looks to enter international break on high note, Ellie Jean returns from injury report but Jordyn Bloomer remains questionable. Sears and McKeen get call for national team duty. #NWSL #RacingLou #DenverSummit open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Big call-up for Sears with the full Triple Espresso back in camp as she looks to earn a roster spot in World Cup Qualifying and ultimately the World Cup itself.

Matchweek 9 Recap: "It's like déjà vu all over again" Racing falls 2-1 to the Courage and sit in last place 1/3 of the way through the season. Injuries continue to mount and there's just one match remaining before the summer international break. butchertownrundown.substack.com/p/racing-fal...

Racing Louisville drops their first home game of the season and depending on the Chicago-Bay match on Sunday, could end the week in last place. Time for some hard truths in Louisville.

Racing Louisville starting goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer leaves in 22nd minute with apparent ankle injury. She is replaced by Maddie Prohaska who makes her #NWSL debut. Prohaska made her pro debut last year in a non-league game for Seattle. #RacingLou

Week 9 Preview: Racing returns home for rematch against North Carolina in first of two home matches before international break. "We're a good F-ing team!" - Bev "Never hurts to be able to sleep in your own bed!" - Bloomer #RacingLou #NWSL #NCCourage open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Exclusive: Savannah DeMelo Returns to Training. From @butchertownrundown.bsky.social The @racingloufc.com and @uswnt.ussoccer.com midfielder has been cleared to return to training in a limited capacity and is expected to return to play this year. open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Week 8 Recap: @racingloufc.com continues to struggle to find results, consistency and their team identity. Flint is one yellow away from accumulation suspension, and the next two matches may prove critical against the current 7th and 8th place teams. open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Racing Louisville falls to Utah on the road. Sloppy disconnected play, an inability to possess the ball for sustained moments, and a strong Utah side proves too much to overcome. Racing looked like a completely different team from the one we saw last week against Portland

BREAKING: Racing Louisville ownership is exploring selling a stake in the team, multiple sources told ESPN. A club spokesperson told ESPN that John Neace is not interested in selling a controlling stake. But the investor search process has begun for a franchise trying to keep up w/a growing #NWSL.

Certified top bins material 🎯 @racingloufc.com's Katie O’Kane wins your Canon USA Goal of the Week!

What's next for Racing Louisville? Sources across #NWSL discussed this as a potential sale, and it's impossible to avoid the relocation conversation with the market's struggles. The club says 'no' to both, but says it is seeking investment. This could still play out several ways. Futbol W on ESPN+:

Week 7 Recap: Racing takes down first-place Thorns. Katie O'Kane notches first career brace. Emma Sears comes off the bench. Quincy McMahon on the rise. Possible formation changes? and more! open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

Defender Lauren Millet reaches a huge milestone with 10,000 regular season minutes in the NWSL!

Huuuuuge win for Racing Louisville to get 3 points led by a brace from Katie O'Kane! #NWSL

With Ellie Jean out against Portland, Racing will likely see Courtney Peterson deputized at centerback again giving Quincy McMahon, Mirann Gacioch, or Macy Blackburn a chance to step up and get valuable minutes at left back. McMahon has a 88.5% successful pass percentage in her last two appearances.

Butchertown Rundown Bundle: Recap of Week 6 and Preview of Week 7. Star Wars metaphors, Upcoming milestones for Wright and Milliet, and rediscovering the team's identity as @racingloufc.com prepares for a Friday night showdown with the @thornsfc.com #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

I sat down with @phuocerman.bsky.social to preview @racingloufc.com's upcoming match with the @thornsfc.com. Take a listen here as we discuss players to watch, key match ups, the ups and downs of Racing's early season, and more! Big thank you to Phuoc for having me on!

And so ends a disappointing week for @racingloufc.com. after a win against the Pride, Racing fails to muster any offense (and very little defense) against the top two defenses in the league. Racing appears to be missing Sonis dearly and a young team is playing like a young team. They need a reset.

Soft yellow in the 34th earns Kayla Fischer her first card of 2026

Has @racingloufc.com emerged as the top offensive team in the @nwslsoccer.com ? Its not as crazy as you might think. A young core and contributions from the whole team gives Louisville an argument for best offense in the league. open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

@racingloufc.com is back at it for a midweek match-up against the @washingtonspirit.com. Racing is coming off their first win of the year while the Spirit are unbeaten in the last 5. Racing is the only team to score multiple goals against Washington in 2026. #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

@racingloufc.com Weathers Late Storm for First Win of the Season. Milliet notches her first career brace and Wright returns to the pitch as halftime adjustments make the difference in Louisville against the @orlpride.com. @nwslsoccer.com open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

With her 47th minute goal, Sarah Weber has through 4 1/2 games matches equaled her goals (3) and assist (1) total from her rookie season with @racingloufc.com @nwslsoccer.com

Week 5 Preview: @racingloufc.com looks for return of injured players as they prepare for match-up with a creative and fluid @orlpride.com squad to kick of 3 matches in 10 games. Milliet closes in on career milestone. #NWSL open.substack.com/pub/butchert...

@racingloufc.com and @uswnt.ussoccer.com forward Emma Sears is just one goal from tying Savannah DeMelo for Racing's club record for goals (17), midfielder Kayla Fischer is just 2 assists from tying DeMelo's assist record (8), and defender Lauren Milliet is closing in on 10,000 career minutes. #NWSL