As the 2025 NWSL regular season winds down, Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars on October 10, 2025, in a crucial Week 24 matchup at Lynn Family Stadium. With Racing Louisville sitting in 7th place and chasing playoff contention, while last-placed Chicago Stars aim to end a dismal campaign on a high note, this game could see fireworks despite the standings gap.
Recent updates include Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo recovering from a mid-September medical emergency, now stable and potentially available, alongside captain Arin Wright’s ongoing injury absence.
For Chicago, Shea Groom is out for the season, but midfielder Meg Boade’s contract extension boosts morale amid a tough year marked by injuries to players like Natalia Kuikka.
Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
The Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars National Women’s Soccer League clash is set for Friday, October 10, 2025, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 a.m. AEST on October 11) at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
This late-season encounter promises competitive action as Racing looks to solidify their mid-table position, while Chicago seeks to snap a poor run.
Early predictions favor Racing Louisville to win 2-1, with bookmakers highlighting their home advantage and stronger form.
Fans looking for a Racing Louisville vs. Chicago Stars NWSL preview will find this guide packed with team insights, head-to-head stats, and streaming options specifically for viewers in the USA, Canada, and Australia.
Team News and Analysis
Racing Louisville enters the match with a solid but injury-hit squad as of October 2025. Midfielder Savannah DeMelo is stable after a medical emergency on September 14, but her availability remains uncertain.
Captain Arin Wright is sidelined with an ongoing injury, leading to Janine Sonis captaining from right back in recent games. Other notes include Maddie Pokorny’s return from injury in late August and lineup tweaks like Kayla Fischer starting over Weber in their October 4 draw against North Carolina Courage.
Currently 7th with 32 points from 23 games (9 wins, 5 draws, 9 losses), Racing’s attack averages 1.32 goals per game, but defense has been leaky at 1.58 conceded.
Chicago Stars, languishing in 14th with a 3-3-17 record, face an uphill battle. Midfielder Shea Groom is on the season-ending injury list, while earlier setbacks to Ava Cook (ACL) and Natalia Kuikka (in August) have hampered the team.
A highlight is Meg Boade’s contract extension through November 22, announced recently. Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has shown incredible resilience, especially with her dramatic equalizer in August. However, Chicago’s performance has been underwhelming, averaging just 1.26 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per game.
This match offers a chance for fringe players to step up in a low-pressure environment for the visitors.
Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars, both sides are focusing on fitness and momentum, with Racing aiming for the playoffs and Chicago rebuilding for 2026.
Head-to-Head Record
Racing Louisville and Chicago Stars have faced off 13 times in NWSL history, with Racing holding a 7-3-3 edge in wins.
Their meetings are often goal-filled, averaging 2.50 goals per game, though recent clashes have been tighter. Chicago’s last win came in 2024, but Racing dominated the 2025 opener with a 1-0 victory.
All-time H2H
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 0-1 | Racing Louisville | Racing Louisville |
| August 24, 2024 | NWSL | Racing Louisville | 3-1 | Chicago Stars | Racing Louisville |
| May 25, 2024 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 1-1 | Racing Louisville | Draw |
| October 15, 2023 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 0-3 | Racing Louisville | Racing Louisville |
| April 15, 2023 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 3-0 | Racing Louisville | Chicago Stars |
| October 16, 2022 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 4-0 | Racing Louisville | Chicago Stars |
| May 22, 2022 | NWSL | Racing Louisville | 0-1 | Chicago Stars | Chicago Stars |
| October 16, 2021 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 0-1 | Racing Louisville | Racing Louisville |
| June 26, 2021 | NWSL | Chicago Stars | 0-3 | Racing Louisville | Racing Louisville |
| May 29, 2021 | NWSL | Racing Louisville | 2-0 | Chicago Stars | Racing Louisville |
Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars Predicted XI Lineups
With injuries in mind, both teams will rotate. Here’s a predicted starting XI:
Racing Louisville (4-4-2):
Semmle; Sonis, Pickett, Lester, Milliet; Flint, DeMelo (if fit), Fischer, DiGrande; Kanu, O’Kane.
Chicago Stars (4-2-3-1):
Naeher; Kuikka (if fit), Staab, Petersen, Hase; Groom (out, replaced by Boade), Wright; Joseph, DiBernardo, Cook; Swanson.
These lineups offer a good balance between experience and available depth.
Key Players
Racing Louisville: Uchenna Kanu (prolific forward with recent goals), Kayla Fischer (midfield energy), and Marisa DiGrande (creative spark).
Chicago Stars: Alyssa Naeher (goalkeeping heroics), Meg Boade (extended midfielder providing stability), and Mallory Swanson (attacking threat if available).
Match Prediction
Given Racing’s home form and Chicago’s struggles, expect Racing to dominate possession. Prediction: Racing Louisville 2-1 Chicago Stars. Over 2.5 goals is likely, but under could hit if defenses tighten up in this end-of-season fixture.
Where to watch Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars
In the USA, stream live on NWSL+, Paramount+, or CBS Sports Network; check ESPN for highlights. Canadian viewers can watch on CBS Sports Network or TSN for select games.
For Australia, Optus Sport often carries NWSL, with NWSL+ available internationally. In Europe, DAZN streams in many countries, or use NWSL+ via VPN. For the best Racing Louisville vs Chicago Stars NWSL live stream in the USA, Canada, or Australia, subscribe to NWSL+ for free access to non-national broadcasts.