Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Racing Louisville across Soccer.
A look at the logistical and emotional challenges faced by NWSL players who are also mothers, and the league’s evolving support systems that aim to keep families together while chasing soccer glory.
Senda Athletics, an independent soccer brand, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding to introduce the first Fair Trade Certified soccer cleats, with backing from Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang and Racing Louisville owner John Neace. The company plans to expand into 11‑a‑side soccer and spotlight underdog players on the sport’s biggest stage.
The USL W, a pre‑professional women's soccer league, has grown from eight teams in 2021 to over 90 clubs, with the 2026 season set to feature 96 teams. The league offers college athletes a pathway to professional play, organizes competition into four conferences, and highlights rising stars such as Ella Bulava, Grace Ivey and Zoe Thompson.