After four seasons in the NWSL with Racing Louisville, forward Kirsten Wright (née Davis) has announced her retirement from professional soccer.
“This club has been such an important part of my life and I’m deeply thankful for the trust, support, memories and friendships I have gained here the past four years,” Wright said. “Representing Racing on and off the field has been an absolute dream and witnessing this club grow every year has been so inspiring to see. Even though I wasn’t able to return
to play due to my knee injury, I’m incredibly thankful for the unwavering support from the club throughout this whole process the past two years. While this chapter is coming to an end, the people and experiences will stay with me forever. And I can’t wait to see all of the accomplishments this team achieves this year.”
Wright was the 13th overall selection in the 2021 NWSL Draft from Texas Tech University.
Due to a knee injury suffered in the 2024 preseason, Wright has not been able to play in the past two seasons.
“It’s devastating that KD has to step away from the sport like this. She had great talent and we hoped she would have a much longer career in Louisville,” Racing general manager Caitlyn Flores Milby said. “That said, we’re so happy that she’s taking this next step in her journey. She is a fantastic person and a wonderful mother and we’re proud to say she will always be a member of the Racing family.”
Overall, Wright earned 39 NWSL appearances (25 starts) for Racing. She scored six goals and recorded two assists.
Wright gave birth to her first child in October 2025.
“KD has given so much to this club over the years and has worked tirelessly to come back. She’s been an incredibly positive presence within our environment for a long time,” Racing head coach Bev Yanez said. “While we’re sad to see her step away from the game, we know she leaves at peace, having given everything she had. We’re so grateful to have been part of her journey and wish her nothing but the very best always. She’s an amazing person and truly deserves it all.”
