Today, Racing Louisville FC announced that they have exercised the option for 2026 in head coach Bev Yanez’s contract.
“I’m so grateful to be at this club with these staff and players. They make me a better coach every day,” Yanez said. “It’s very important for me to be somewhere that values my authenticity and the hard work the players and staff put in so consistently. I am true believer that I am only as good as the people who surround me. I think we are in a good space as a group with a positive
culture on and off the field. I’m looking forward to, and am genuinely thankful for, the opportunity to continuing working with this group.”
“Bev and I have had the pleasure of watching each other grow on and off the field over these last three years,” said Racing Louisville General Manager, Caitlyn Flores Milby. “We’ve developed a close and productive working relationship and we make a great team. Bev has built a strong team culture and I believe that has translated into the on-field success that we’ve seen thus far this season. I’m excited that Bev will continue to be an integral part of this club’s growth as we chase our first-ever NWSL playoff berth.”
Through 13 games (6-5-2), Racing is on pace for their best season in club history.
The team currently sits in seventh place and in the playoff picture.
Yanez, 36, is the third-youngest head coach in the NWSL. She is one of only three women to be a head coach in the league alongside: Laura Harvey (Seattle Reign) and Ella Masar (Chicago Stars).
Could Bev Yanez and Racing Louisville end the 2025 with a winning record and a playoff berth for the first time in club history?
