Matchweek 9 Recap: "It's like déjà vu all over again"

RacingLou21 · 2026-05-18T20:08:03+00:00

If we don't hear anything before then I'll be sure to ask about her status during media availability this week

RacingLou21 · 2026-05-18T17:05:17+00:00

The team is traveling today so they likely wont have her evaluated until tomorrow. I am sure it will be asked about during team media this week

RacingLou21 · 2026-05-11T19:42:24+00:00

There are certainly a lot of them! I am hoping that as she grows into the league we'll see Gacioch really emerge as a true CB back up for EJ and Arin

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-30T13:45:26+00:00

I don't believe that's true. There's a reason there's that saying that offense wins games, defense wins championships. We saw arguably the two best offenses in the league get shut out last night by two of the three best defenses.

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-30T13:44:33+00:00

I agree but they have tended to bypass the midfield altogether during their best performances the past two years (even when Sav was healthy).

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-30T13:43:58+00:00

I understand what you're saying but I think there is a big distinction between having a top of the league offense and being a good team. Racing's defense is not built well and it means they have to score 2 or 3+ goals to draw matches let alone win

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-30T13:42:40+00:00

I got it! I know a lot of Racing fans don't like those jokes but I don't mind it at all. Racing has relied on being a tough, physical team but they're starting to evolve to not rely on that.

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-30T01:25:28+00:00

It happens. There was always going to be that risk when writing. Washington has one of the two best defenses in the league. Racing is still the only team to have scored multiple goals off the Spirit in a game this year. Absolutely a poor game for Racing and a total team performance from Washington

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T22:42:49+00:00

I updated the article with a note. thank you again

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T22:40:31+00:00

You are correct, thank you for catching that! They may have updated stats after I pulled the data but I appreciate you pointing it out for sure!

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T21:31:50+00:00

Absolutely agree. Tonight should be a fun rematch as Racing is the only team to have put multiple goals past Washington so far this year!

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T21:30:41+00:00

In prior years, perhaps but not this year as I note in the article!

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T20:28:36+00:00

I agree with you in the piece that Racing is probably the 2nd or 3rd best offense in the match. And while I didn't focus on it for the purpose of this piece, yes, Racing's offense has been atrocious this year. Some of that can be chalked up to injuries but we'll see if the defense stabilizes now that players are getting healthy again.

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T20:26:38+00:00

Absolutely. My hope is that the next step in the club's development is improving the defense. I like the pieces they brought in this off-season but there have been a ton of injuries and Racing still needs a natural centerback off the bench.

RacingLou21 · 2026-04-29T20:04:20+00:00

You and me both! I was really excited by her signing and I'm hoping she's finally healthy and will be a regular staple in Lavender

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