NWSL: RACING LOUISVILLE FC SET TO FACE FOUR PRO CLUBS IN 2026 PRESEASON TUNE-UP

Feb 20, 2026 43 Views NWSL

Racing Louisville FC will take on four professional opponents — including three from the National Women’s Soccer League — as part of its preparation for the upcoming 2026 NWSL season.

After spending 10 days training in Melbourne, Florida at Eastern Florida State College, Racing returned to the Sunshine State for additional preseason work at the National Training Center in Clermont, just outside Orlando. The team arrived on Feb. 19 and will remain in Florida through March 1.

During its stay, Racing will square off against two NWSL opponents, beginning with the Orlando Pride on Feb. 20 and continuing with Gotham FC on Feb. 24. The club will also face the Tampa Bay Sun of the USL Gainbridge Super League on Feb. 28.

Following its return to Louisville, Racing will travel to West Lafayette, Indiana on March 7 for a matchup against the Chicago Stars at Purdue University.

All four preseason matches will be closed to the public.

Racing Louisville will officially open the 2026 regular season on Saturday, March 14 on the road against the North Carolina Courage. The club’s home opener at Lynn Family Stadium is set for Friday, March 20 against the Washington Spirit.

For ticket information, visit RacingLouFC.com/tickets, call (502) 568-2489 during regular business hours, or email tickets@racingloufc.com.