Racing Lacks Finishing Touch in Narrow Loss to Seattle Reign

May 17, 2025 - Racing Louisville FC produced chances aplenty but lacked finishing touch Saturday in a streak-snapping, 1-0 home loss to Seattle Reign FC. The defeat - Racing Louisville's first in four games - happened despite the hosts controlling most every statistical category at their home Lynn Family Stadium. Well, just about all of them but goals. Seattle struck on a 39th-minute sequence that saw Sam Meza thread a pass through Racing's defense to Maddie Dahlien, who knocked in the winning shot. "I think we deserved more out o... Full Story

Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called up to Mexico Women's National Team

May 17, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit defender Rebeca Bernal has been called up to the Mexico Women's National Team for the federation's May/June friendlies, the Mexican Football Federation announced this week. The side will take on Uruguay in Puebla and Tlaxcala beginning later this month. Bernal has appeared in over 60 matches, scoring eight goals for Mexico since making her senior team debut in 2017. The defender helped Mexico capture the gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Chile and was named to the tournamen... Full Story

Preview: North Carolina Courage vs. Chicago Stars FC

May 17, 2025 - CARY, N.C. - Chicago Stars FC (1-6-1, 4 pts) heads back on the road for a quick trip to North Carolina to take on the eleventh-place Courage (2-3-3, 9 pts). Following strong performances against Gotham and Washington, the Stars look to put together the pieces against North Carolina to help the team secure three points and start to close the gap with the teams above them on the league table. Where to Watch Local Broadcast: FOX 32 Chicago Stream: Marquee Plus, Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, NWSL+ Previous ... Full Story

Kansas City Current Retain Top Spot on NWSL Table with 1-0 Win Over Orlando Pride

May 16, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. - In a clash between the top two teams on the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) table, the Kansas City Current (7-0-2, 21 pts., 1st place) earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Orlando Pride (5-3-1, 16 pts., 3rd place) Friday night at Inter&Co Stadium. Forward Temwa Chawinga broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with an incredible individual effort, slamming a breakaway opportunity into the back of the net for the lone goal of the contest. The Current's defense held firm to keep Orlando off the scoresh... Full Story

• Carolina Ascent Unveils Official Kits for 2025/26 Season - Carolina Ascent FC (USLSL) May 17
  
• Racing Lacks Finishing Touch in Narrow Loss to Seattle Reign - Racing Louisville FC (NWSL) May 17
  
• Washington Spirit Defender Rebeca Bernal Called up to Mexico Women's National Team - Washington Spirit (NWSL) May 17
  
• Preview: North Carolina Courage vs. Chicago Stars FC - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) May 17
  
• Lexington Sporting Clubs Falls 0-1 at Home to Fort Lauderdale United FC - Lexington Sporting Club (USLSL) May 17
  
• Houston Dash Open Two-Game Homestand with Loss to Portland Thorns FC - Houston Dash (NWSL) May 16
  
• Kansas City Current Retain Top Spot on NWSL Table with 1-0 Win Over Orlando Pride - Kansas City Current (NWSL) May 16
  
• Gotham FC Defeated by San Diego Wave at Sports Illustrated Stadium - NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL) May 16
  
• Orlando Pride Falls, 1-0, to Kansas City Current - Orlando Pride (NWSL) May 16
  
• Houston Dash Open Two-Game Homestand with Loss to Portland Thorns FC - Houston Dash (NWSL) May 16
  
• Gotham FC Defeated by San Diego Wave at Sports Illustrated Stadium - NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL) May 16
  
• Kimmi Ascanio Scores Game-Winner as San Diego Wave FC Defeats Gotham FC 1-0 - San Diego Wave FC (NWSL) May 16
  
• Bay FC Returns Home, Welcomes In-State Rival Angel City FC to PayPal Park - Bay FC (NWSL) May 16
  
• Freeman, Stevens Re-Enter Starting Lineup - NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL) May 16
  
• Racing's Home Game against Seattle Postponed to 1 p.m. Saturday - Racing Louisville FC (NWSL) May 16
  
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• Colby Barnett's early goal lifts AFC Toronto past Halifax Tides 1-0 in NSL - NSL Toronto Star (May 17)
  
• Current beat Pride 1-0 in battle of NWSL's top teams - NWSL KGW (May 17)
  
• Racing Louisville loses to Seattle Reign 1-0 - NWSL WDRB (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: Manaka this Is a SPECIAL Way to Earn Your Brace#nwsl - NWSL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: Manaka with a Composed Finish for the Courage Her First Goal of the 2025 Season! #nwsl - NWSL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Racing Louisville FC vs. Seattle Reign - NWSL YouTube (May 17)
  
• VIDEO: Sam Meza Slips the Most Perfect Ball Through for Maddie Dahlien to Finish in Fashion #nwsl - NWSL YouTube (May 17)
  
• Chawinga's record 25th NWSL goal propels Current past Pride - NWSL ESPN (May 17)
  
• Pride lose at home to NWSL-leading Kansas City - NWSL Orlando Sentinel (May 17)
  
• Portland Thorns extend unbeaten streak to 5 games after routing Houston - NWSL Portland Oregonian (May 17)
  
• Why Emma Regan was the perfect choice as AFC Toronto captain - NSL Toronto Star (May 17)
  
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