Björkegren: Challenge Cup semifinal 'a great opportunity' for Racing - Racing Louisville FC

Racing Louisville coach Kim Björkegren previews his team’s UKG NWSL Challenge Cup semifinal against OL Reign in Seattle. The team set making the NWSL playoffs and winning the Challenge Cup as its preseason goals, and now it has “a great opportunity” to reach them, Björkegren said. Racing and OL Reign kick off at 10 p.m. ET Wednesday at Lumen Field.

Racing Louisville FC: established 2021

Upon launching, Racing Louisville made its city home to a major-league sports franchise for the first time in 41 years. The club plays in the NWSL — the world’s top women’s soccer circuit that’s home to most members of the highly successful U.S. national team — and plays at recently opened Lynn Family Stadium.