Orlando v RLFC -1

On the news front, Katie Scott was loaned in from the KC Current as defensive cover (likely for Lo Milliet, but no update yet on her SEI status). This will likely be the chance for her to audition for a role next season as she only signed a one-year contract with the Current. Allie George’s loan is still not yet official, but when it is it will allow Racing to add Lo to the SEI list and still have 22 active players rostered.

Orlando will surely be looking for revenge against Racing, but they could only manage a 1-1 draw at home against Utah, so they might be doubly motivated for this match. Racing’s attack wasn’t great during the friendly season and looked toothless against Kansas City. They will likely need goals in Orlando to stand much of a chance at getting any kind of result. I think part of Orlando’s problem is that they get compared to the Current and themselves from last season. They aren’t as good as either of those teams, but that doesn’t mean that they still aren’t very, very good.

Racing starts a 3-game road trip with this match. Trinity Rodman returning and scoring is good news for the NWSL and bad news for Racing. A weakened Spirit might have been the best chance to grab points, but even a weakened Washington team with Trinity Rodman is daunting. I think San Diego is a terrible matchup for Racing. Points of any variety in Orlando would be a good enough result.

It stinks when Lou City and Racing play at the same time, but that is the circumstance we are up against on Saturday. I will be in the press box at Lynn with two eyes on the Racing match. Elizabeth will be on picture/commentary duty for Lou City this weekend.